Introduction: Babette Blanket
The first blanket I ever made was for my 5 year old daughter. I recently completed it, and my 6 year old son even sat with me and did his first few stitches! The pattern is Kathy Merrick's Babette Blanket.
I used 17 balls of Gong by OrnaghiFilati yarn, a G6/4mm hook by Susan Bates, and a Large-Eyed Blunt Needle for attaching the squares.
I absolutely adore the blanket. I loved choosing the colors, the varying square sizes prevented burn-out, and it feels like heaven. It was so enjoyable I'm now making one for my son!
32 Comments
15 years ago on Introduction
It looks great Keesha! In fact I am now determined once and for all to learn how to crochet so I can give this blanket a shot.
15 years ago on Introduction
Truly gorgeous. You should be very proud of yourself!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you Patsy Trisha! :D
15 years ago on Introduction
Well done!!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you irynton. I appreciate that! Thanks for looking!
15 years ago on Introduction
That's beautiful! I love the variety of sizes and colors, and it's great to see your son helping. ;)
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you canida! Now that I'm working on my son's, my daughter is trying to help! I'm so excited both of them are wanting to be involved and learn how to do this. Hard to believe I was barely older than they are when I learned!
15 years ago on Introduction
Love it! I hope Meg is enjoying it :)
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Hi Rebstrong--actually I'm being mean and not letting Meg have hers until her brother's is done. I don't want her rubbing it in that she has one already, etc. His will be done shortly though!
15 years ago on Introduction
Lovely colours. I like the pathwork effect
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thanks stinkymum! LOL I love your screen name!
15 years ago on Introduction
Amazing job! That's one crazy (as in cool) looking blanket, AMAZING job!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
What a kind compliment, GorillazMiko! I appreciate it!
15 years ago on Introduction
So sweet and colorful! I'm sure it lights up her room and is her favorite "bankie" to cuddle with! Nice to know the kind of yarn you used, too! Great job!
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thank you horseshadowrider. :) I love the yarn! It is fingering weight and just heavenly cozy.
15 years ago on Introduction
Keesha, I think you did an amazing job: the colours are beautiful. I've tried knitting a few times but never quite gotten the hang of it; but seeing what you've created has inspired me to make another attempt. :-)
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
keykat, I hear you on knitting! I learned crochet and knitting when I was 7 but knitting just never stuck! In one ear and out the other, LOL. Ah well! :) Have fun--you can do it!
15 years ago on Introduction
Very nice project! I love the colors and pattern. i know collin's will come out really nice too;).
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Waygonner, thank you! I don't have much left on Collin's--wahoo! :D
15 years ago on Introduction
Keesha, It's beautiful. I'm sure Megs is loving it.