Thursday, April 7, 2016

A Maybelle Blanket Update





I HAVE TO SAY that this project has been a delight to work with and it will be finished on time for the new nephew or niece who is expected on the 11th of April. I'm so excited to share this with you, but for right now lets just have a look at the progress.

I started out by choosing the colors for it from my Tilda Yarn selection. I made the Maybelle Flowers and then turned them into Maybelle Squares, joining them with an accent color and the Join-As-You-Go technique. With a twist, I should add, as the Maybelle Square doesn't have an even number of stitches for the granny clusters. I love how forgiving the art of crochet can be at times. No one would know if I didn't tell you. ;)

I then started on the border, which I always had clear in my head, but when I arrived to the edging I had to do a bit of testing to find the best finish. As I don't know the gender of the arrival of this new family member, I wanted it to be neutral; not too frilly, girly or scallopy. Yet not too plain and boring... But simplicity goes far. Like always.

The Maybelle Blanket is now finished and only needs a wash and blocking. I will write up the Maybelle Blanket Pattern in full for you here on the blog and organize a perfect Tilda Yarn Pack to go with it as well. So stay tuned. I'm hoping to have it all sorted for you soon.

Note: I have written about the Maybelle Blanket Project in following blog posts:
Spring Bulbs, Doilies and 15 degrees
Picking up something old

Here you can find the tutorials for each step:
Maybelle Flower
Maybelle Square
Maybelle Joining Tips
Join-As-You-Go



Kärlek
Annette


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  1. GemApril 7, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    It is beautiful, I love the colours x x

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyApril 7, 2016 at 4:06 PM

      Thank you! The colors are really divine. Timeless and spring like.
      Thanks for visiting.
      Xxx

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    2. CaroleSueMay 16, 2018 at 8:50 PM

      I love this pattern but I can't find the pattern. How do I download the pattern?

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    3. Annette - MyRoseValleyMay 17, 2018 at 9:56 PM

      Hi Carole Sue
      You can find the full pattern here:
      http://myrosevalley.blogspot.ch/2016/04/maybelle-baby-blanket-pattern.html

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  2. Rumpers RamblingsApril 7, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Wow, that is an absolutely beautiful design and spot on colour choices, you have a great eye for coloiur. That's gonna have to go on my growing list of projects to do!

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyApril 7, 2016 at 4:07 PM

      Hi
      Thank you so much. We all have that "big list" of things we want to make... This is such a fun project, it just has to speed up into your top 3 to do. You will love it. :)
      Xxx

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  3. Sam I Am......April 7, 2016 at 3:39 PM

    I love it! You're so right...the beauty is in the simplicity. I'm curious what type of yarn it is and how do you block a blanket and where? Some of them can be quite large! LOL! It is so precious and the parents are going to swoon over it! The baby, on the other hand, will do other things to it! LOL!

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyApril 7, 2016 at 4:11 PM

      Hi
      Thank you! I'm using my Tilda yarn, a cotton/acrylic 4ply (Sports weight) on a 3 mm hook. I will make a special yarn kit for the project. Stay tuned. It will be announced on the blog when it is available together with a Free Pattern.
      You are so right about the parent v. baby thing... My last nephew had a big poop on his crochet blanket I gave a few years ago and my brother was in tears having a hard time to get the stains out... Those babies are full of power. :)
      Xxx

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  4. UnknownApril 7, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Love the finishd blanket. Have seen the different steps and the end result is beautiful.
    What do you mean by wash (is it always best to was it before you start to use it?) and blocking?

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  5. UnknownApril 7, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    Love the finishd blanket. Have seen the different steps and the end result is beautiful.
    What do you mean by wash (is it always best to was it before you start to use it?) and blocking?

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Wonderful job.

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  7. casa crea d' emiliaApril 7, 2016 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Annette,

    What a beautiful blanket. It's really a delight to look at your pictures and read your post. Really really great work. Crochet is a work of art ;-).
    Have a nice evening.

    Sweet greetings,
    Emily
    (casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)

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  8. AngelaApril 8, 2016 at 1:04 AM

    It's fabulous! Just the right mix of colors for either. Not always easily done.Well done!

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  9. BetsyApril 8, 2016 at 1:35 AM

    Oh my! It is beautiful! The border is just right for the blanket itself. Thank you for your generous sharing of the pattern.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    Your granny square quilt is just gorgeous. I'm from the 70's era growing up and the colors that were popular then with this pattern were pretty wild and crazy. It's nice to see that pattern really making a comeback in such beautiful soft colors.

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  11. marmarelApril 8, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    Very lovely blanket, beautiful colors and I love the granny's.
    Greetings from Marijke

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  12. EllebelApril 8, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful!!!
    x Ellebel

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  13. EllebelApril 8, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful!!!
    x Ellebel

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  14. AnonymousApril 8, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    Very nice blanket !!!! I will try this lovely grannie.
    I miss your blogroll!
    Greetings from Barbara , Cologne

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  15. Tita CarréApril 9, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Hello, I love your blog, it is beauty, I love crochet, I follow your blog, I have a blog about crochet with free patterns and free crochet diagrams, visit me , hugs from Brazil.
    Visite meu blog - Tita Carré - Crochet

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  16. Le crocette di MariucciaApril 10, 2016 at 11:50 PM

    Very very nice. Mariuccia

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  17. Jill at emeraldcottageApril 11, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    It's really lovely, Annette, you are so clever :)
    Jillxo

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  18. UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  19. mauApril 13, 2016 at 11:52 AM

    Really really beautiful !😍❤️😍❤️

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Kärlek
Annette

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