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Purple Fans - Child's Afghan

$Purple Fans - Child\$

36" x 42" child's afghan made with Lion Brand Baby Soft Lavendar. I used a double strand, #10 circular needles, and a pattern from Leisure Arts named Lullaby. This afghan was made for Project Linus, a charity which provides handmade security blankets to children undergoing serious medical procedures. I hope a little girl picks this one for herself. It is cushy soft.

31 comments

Dec 29, 2011. 10:00 AMmindy006 says:

PS my email address is

mindy006@aol.com

Not sure I made that clear. LOL

Dec 29, 2011. 9:57 AMmindy006 says:

I know this is an old thread, but I would love to have this pattern as well. My email is mindy006@aol.com. You did a beautiful job on this one.
Thanks!!

Mar 3, 2008. 5:19 AMeileend says:

I would love to have the pattern -- it is beautiful - email: "Eileen.Dorman@state.de.us" --- Thank you --

Mar 4, 2008. 11:06 AMBetsyW (author) says:

sending now . . enjoy.

Feb 28, 2011. 9:33 PMDolliekin says:

Would it be possible to get the pattern for this blanket? I surely would appreciate it. My address is dolliekinbeads@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance

Aug 12, 2010. 4:46 PMzeldaa says:

loved the afghan you did a wonderful job and the color is perfect. could you send the pattern i would love to make this. thanks in advance diana

Apr 17, 2010. 3:45 PMiamjanice says:

i just love the afghan..could you please send me the pattern?
my address is iamlistening@inbox.com
thanks so much for sharing
Janice

Dec 12, 2009. 9:04 PMbandida324 says:

i was wondering if you can send me the patterns email : bandidasanchez@yahoo.com

Nov 16, 2008. 9:41 AMDianne Fulk says:

Your blanket is very pretty, and I was wondering if you could send me the pattern. I just tought myself to knitt, and my GodSon is expecting if first child in Jan. and I thought this would make a very nice gift for there baby. My email address is bdfulk@comcast.net Thank You Have a great day! Dianne

Oct 14, 2008. 4:54 PMSusan Kurman says:

Dear BetsyW, I love the pattern and you did an amazing job on the blanket!! Hope mine comes out as well!! Could you please send me the pattern, so I can make this blanket for my friend's new grandchild? My e-mail address is: susankurman@hotmail.com Thank you so much

Oct 2, 2008. 10:27 AMTrailerTrash says:

Would you send me a copy of this pattern? I am planning on making afghans for my "new" grandkids for Christmas and I think this would be great for my granddaughter. It's just lovely! debra@nce.reno.nv.us

Mar 11, 2008. 10:27 AMTRISHADIXON says:

You did a wonderful job it is beautiful!! I too would love the pattern. whitetrisha@msn.com Thanks

Apr 14, 2008. 10:03 PMBetsyW (author) says:

I just sent it to you - enjoy!!

Mar 5, 2008. 9:54 AMTerry in NV says:

Would you please send me this pattern. I want to make these for the children in our county child care facility. It is a lovely pattern. Thank you Terry

Mar 6, 2008. 9:17 PMBetsyW (author) says:

Terry, if you post your email address, I will be happy to send the pattern to you.

Mar 5, 2008. 3:41 AMMHRL4 says:

Beauty Full.. I making afghans my friends and family, and I think it would be wonder full for the little girls. Please include me when you share. My email is mhrl4@yahoo.com. Thanks Mary

Mar 6, 2008. 9:16 PMBetsyW (author) says:

Mary, I just sent it. Enjoy.

Mar 3, 2008. 8:42 AMdragrace says:

This is beautiful. I would sure like to have the pattern.

Mar 6, 2008. 6:27 AMdragrace says:

I still have not received the pattern. Did you send it?

Mar 6, 2008. 9:13 PMBetsyW (author) says:

If you tell me your email address, I would love to send it to you. - Betsy

Mar 4, 2008. 11:05 AMBetsyW (author) says:

If you tell me how to find your email address, I will be happy to send it. - Betsy

Mar 1, 2008. 4:28 PMCarol Hawkins says:

How beautiful!! Would you please send me the pattern. I make afghans for the vets and I would like to use this pattern. It just looks so warm and cozy. Thank you, Carol hawknighthawk@aol.com

Mar 1, 2008. 5:05 PMBetsyW (author) says:

Sure . . will be happy to . . will send to your private email address. It is out of a Leisure Arts book named "Our Best Knit Baby Afghans" but if you use bigger needles and thicker yarn, it could be for an adult. Thanks for your kind comments. - Betsy

Mar 3, 2008. 8:35 AMAlice55 says:

Will you please also send me a copy of the pattern I have a new grandchild due in June and would like to make one for it when it is born. My email is thibeaults@hotmail.com

Mar 4, 2008. 11:08 AMBetsyW (author) says:

Sending now . . enjoy the pattern and the new grandchild.

Mar 3, 2008. 10:29 AMBeccaK says:

Love this pattern. It makes a beautiful afghan. Would love to have the pattern by email if you can please to jrkleibrink@att.net

Mar 1, 2008. 12:09 PMDolliekin says:

This pattern and color used is gorgeous. But then all the Leisure Arts patterns are delicious.

Feb 29, 2008. 12:17 PMemoultrie says:

Wow! That is a beautiful afghan. I've been crocheting since I was a child, and once knew how to knit as a child. I've recently taught myself again and practice daily. I can't wait to get started on higher levels of patterns! Your afghan really encourages me! It's beautiful!

Feb 28, 2008. 9:55 AMna-nana says:

BetsyW - You did a beautiful job on your baby afghan! You should be very proud - we are proud to know you! I've enjoyed my afghan almost daily this Ohio winter! Keep up the great work!!!

Feb 15, 2008. 4:55 PM

stinkymum says:

This is a lovely pattern. It's very similar to one I knitted recently (also in a Leisure Arts book) called Baby sea shells - also in Lavender. You have knitted this beautifully. Lucky baby!