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| Little L's blanket. Made a year ago. |
For Little L's 1st Birthday I decided to make him something special like I did when he was born. Turtles have been in his nursery decor from the beginning since his Dad had 3 as pets. So, I decided to include a turtle and make him something he can use as he gets older.
I made him a pillow and he loved it! He was cuddling up on it as soon as he unwrapped it. So cute!
A cute turtle on the front and on the back I did his name. If anyone is interested, this is called tunisian crochet or afghan crochet. I made 2 big squares, whip stitched them together and then stuffed it with polyfill.
WOW! Good job, that looks so awesome! I'm sure your godson will love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! He loves it. He cuddles up with it.
DeleteVery cute! Gonna look ip the pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh, I see. Do you carry the colors or switch them? I don't knot so I think that part is lost on me.
DeleteI actually made the pattern myself. I found a pic online and put it on graph paper. Each stitch is one square on a grid. You can carry the colors as long as there are 2 or less stitches to carry over. With so many spots where there was more than 2 stitches I ended up with long strands to pick up in different places. I don't knot them together. I leave a long tail and weave the ends in after. With a pillow the back isn't seen so I tie the tails together and leave them. Here is a good tutorial to get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbupvlYzq_U
DeleteThat's absolutely adorable!! I love your show and tells, Emily!
ReplyDeleteThanks April! You should do your show and tells when you paint!
DeleteThat is adorable! I always love to see completed craft projects! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimberly! I love finally completing them!
DeleteGorgeous. You are so clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you Em!
DeleteEmily you are so talented! I love this and love that you share your projects with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks Belle! I kinda like showing my stuff off now. My therapist says I have to because I need to learn how to accept compliments. LOL! I love when you share your awesome projects with us!
DeleteAmazing!!! And I thought it was hard to make a crocheted scarf! Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jules! It is hard, but practice makes progress. Believe me there were times I was cursing that pillow LOL! Do you crochet? I would love to see stuff you made.
DeleteThat pillow is so adorable!!!! My mother in law keeps trying to convince me to get into knitting. She is working her way toward making a sweater for herself and it is so impressive!! Love those little feet sticking out from the blanket in the first picture :)
ReplyDeleteThanks L! I won't touch knitting with a 10 foot pole. It scares me. I will face that fear at some point though. I have to! I love baby feet too! They make me so happy.
DeleteSorry that I'm so far behind on your news :( You are so clever with your crochet... wish I could do that :) Wonderful news about Calvin... love to you both xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I've never tried any colored designs. And I'm dying to learn tunisian!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I've never tried any colored designs. And I'm dying to learn tunisian!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I've never tried any colored designs. And I'm dying to learn tunisian!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! I've never tried any colored designs. And I'm dying to learn tunisian!
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