Pastel Ripple Blanket

Finally, finally, fi-nal-ly the baby blanket for my friend is finished!!! And although I really like the rippled pattern, I will never use this stitch again for a blanket. It takes forever to finish just a little baby blanket. 


I used a variety of pastel colors for the blanket, in combination with grey. These are the colors my friend said she wants to use for the baby room, so I hope this blanket will fit right in. 

I want to make two matching baby sheets with the blanket, a pink one and a lila one. The baby is expected to be born at the end of august, so there's plenty of time to make more stuff. 


www.betweennapsontheporch.net

 And, let's not forget, I already made this Baby Pyramid Toy.


I also made a Lila Baby Blanket for my friend, but two blankets is a bit on the excessive, so I will give the lila blanket to a colleague. Yes, I have lots of expecting people around me :-) !

Comments

  1. Megan ChamberlinJune 7, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    From your bio, sounds like you are someone I would get along well with! :) More power to you on the blankets, I have no talent for crochet. It looks gorgeous!

    Stopping by from Truly Lovely Link Up. :)

    http://www.cmongetcrafty.com

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    1. LizJune 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      If you are on the cynical side, than we definitely can get along well, haha!!

      Thanks for visiting, Megan!

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  2. Emily ThompsonJune 8, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    lovely! Where did you get the pattern? I know you said you wouldn't do it again, but I love hand projects and don't mind if they take while... I just work while watching tv :o) Emily @ Nap-Time Creations

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    1. LizJune 8, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks, Emily! I just googled Crochet Ripple Pattern and got lots of links with instructions.

      Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  3. Bobbypin BanditJune 8, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    This is the most adorable baby blanket ever! I only know how to crochet one long chain, but I really need to learn how to do more than that, because this is just beautiful!

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  4. BarbaraJune 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Liz,
    I love the colour combination you picked, gorgeous! I am a bit sceptical after your post because I really wanted to make a ripple blanket in the near future :)
    Would you like to link this blanket up to my new weekly link party (every Thursday to Sunday), I would love to see you there!
    Cheers,
    Barbara

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    1. LizJune 9, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks, Barbara! I just linked up to your party! Thanks for the invitation!

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  5. Adorned From AboveJune 8, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Very cute. I love the colors.
    Debi and Charly

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  6. Elise EnghJune 8, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    This is pretty! I like the look of the ripple stitch but have never tried it before.

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  7. Janis CoxJune 9, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Following you from Crafty Mom Share. You do beautiful work. Very soft baby colours.
    Blessings,
    Janis www.janiscox.com

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  8. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Would love for you to share this at my link up where we pin all those who join to our party board http://myfashionforwardblog.com/all-things-pretty-11/

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    1. LizJune 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks for inviting me, I just linked up!

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  9. Chubby ChiequeJune 10, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    What a smart lady. I am drooling your talent.

    Happy Monday.
    /CC girl

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  10. Julia KendrickJune 10, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    What a beautiful blanket!! I love it! I am pinning it for inspiration. I hope you have a wonderful day! Julia @ www.juliakendrick.com

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  11. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    So pretty! I would never have your patience.

    Found you from the Give Me the Goods Linkup on Dimples and Pig Tales:)

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  12. JillJune 11, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful blanket Liz! I love the colours!
    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  13. LisaJune 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Love this blanket. I crochet a lot but for the life of me, I can not seem to do the ripple or zig zag stitches. yours looks awesome!

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  14. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Found your link on Monday Funday. This blanket is lovely! Your friend chose great colors for the baby's room; they really caught my eye.

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    1. LizJune 12, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks, Katy! I love the colors she chose, too! So soft and fresh!

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  15. Huckleberry LoveJune 12, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the colors you used. I am no good with crochet or knitting needs, but I love seeing what other people with this talent can create. I hope your friend loves her beautiful blanket. :)

    We'd love for you to stop by and link this up at Much Ado About Monday. We have a fun fabric giveaway going on, too! :)
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/06/much-ado-about-monday-no-13-and-giveaway.html

    ~Emily
    www.huckleberrylove.com

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    1. LizJune 12, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks for inviting me, Emily! I just linked up some of my projects to your party.

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  16. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    I love the pattern...although it was a lot of work it really is a special gift. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing at the Rock N Share! Have a great day. D@TheShadyPorch P.S. Shared it on Twitter today too! http://goo.gl/InJGC

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  17. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I love this! It looks like a lot of work. But I am sure it will get lots of use and love.

    Sarah M Schultz

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  18. Heather FeatherJune 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Ooh it's so pretty! I love the colors. I'm working on a chevron crochet blanket and it'll probably take me a year!

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  19. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this beautifully crocheted blanket at the Project Stash! It's stunning.

    Don't forget to come back tonight and link up your "stash" projects to inspire us again this week. Party opens at 8:00 pm EST.

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.com

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  20. HeatherJune 13, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    That is a beautiful blanket!! Stopping by from We Like to Learn as We Go.

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  21. CarrieJune 14, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Oh, it is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  22. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Cute blanket! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday! I loved the pastel colors and ripples, so I featured this blanket at this week's party!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party #36

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  23. TheresaJune 19, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks so much for your visit & sharing at DearCreatives.com always great to see what your creating!

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  24. KristaJuly 1, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    What a beautiful blanket! Amazing talent. I love the soft color combination and the pattern! So much fun. I wish I could do it, one day I will learn :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything

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  25. HithyshiJune 29, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing

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