Pretty in Pink

I stumbled upon this vintage pattern recently, and I think I've found my new favorite baby set! I mean, honestly... is it possible for a crochet baby set to even get any cuter than this??? I think not!

I especially like the tiny white crochet flowers that embellish the sweater, bonnet, mittens, and booties. And I absolutely love the floral crochet baby afghan! I've never seen an afghan quite like it, and I've totally fallen in love with it.

This pattern is from 1954, and is available for purchase in my Etsy shop. :)

Blast from the Past in Pattern Form

Remember this afghan?
I blogged about it back in February.
And... in response to some requests, the pattern is available at my Etsy shop.

The colors remind me of an ice-cream sundae...
Sweet shades of cherry, mint, blueberry...
Vanilla cream and chocolate brown.


PATTERN DESCRIPTION

This PATTERN is for a delightfully soft blanket crocheted with sweet shades of pink, aqua, green, chocolate brown, and vanilla cream. The pattern is a modern take on the classic Granny Square, featuring a pinwheel in the center of each motif for a bit of whimsy. The vanilla cream scalloped edging is the perfect finishing touch to this cozy afghan.

Pattern includes instructions for motifs and includes the exact color combination of all 77 motifs, so you will not have to think about color arrangement at all. It's already been done for you!

A Motif Arrangement Chart is included, so you will know precisely where each motif should be placed. Also included are instructions for a join-as-you-go method of joining motifs, so your afghan will come together quite quickly. (Your own favorite method of joining motifs will also work.)

Finished afghan size is 48" x 32", and is just the right size for a baby, toddler, or even a lap afghan.

Pattern includes lots of photos and a large, easy-to-read font.

Stitches Used:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Cluster (dccl)
(Instructions for special stitches included.)

You may sell finished items you've made from this pattern. Please link back to my shop if selling online or if you blog about your finished afghan. Thanks! :)

Ice Cream Sundae Afghan

I finished my latest crochet project today...

A blanket for a baby girl...
Or a sweet little lady.

The colors remind me of an ice-cream sundae...
Sweet shades of cherry, mint, blueberry...
Vanilla cream and chocolate brown.


I love traditional Granny Square afghans...
But I decided the first round should be a pinwheel...
And I finished the afghan off with a scalloped edge.


Available for purchase at my Etsy shop. :)

Teal and Brown Baby Afghan

Baby Afghan for Baby Luke

This baby afghan was for baby Luke, the son of my nephew David and his wife, Jeannie.
He was born in May 2008.

Granny Square Baby Afghan

This was a gift for my niece, Nicki.
Her baby boy, Shawn, was born in April 2008.