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I have a lot of sewing projects on my to-do list… and they just keep piling up. Due to some unfortunate circumstances this week I haven’t been able to get anything done. Although, I’m not working on what I want, I can’t sit here and do nothing. I would go nuts. Thankfully, I found something to occupy my time.
I really enjoy having little crochet project to work on in my spare time. Sometimes in the evenings, when I’m too brain dead to do anything, but I just don’t want to go to bed yet. I mean this is my free time.. the precious little one is asleep. I should be getting something done.
These blankets have been a lot of fun to do in the evenings and have kept me sane during this week’s absence from my sewing machine.
I am certainly not an expert at crocheting, but I know the basics and have been able to build on it, little by little. I got my inspiration for these blankets from SewChic. Jessica and Ruth are a mother and daughter team who make some beautiful things. Ruth did a great tutorial on making a crocheted edge blanket.
The first blanket that I did was using her tutorial and this is what it looked like.
I ventured out and tried a different stitch for these next two blankets. It is called a Zig- Zag. I found a very detailed tutorial on how to do this stitch from Miss Abigail’s Hope Chest. It might appear complicated, but really went quickly. Which is just how I like it, something that looks a whole lot harder than it is.
These are just a few helpful tutorials, and there are a whole lot more I want to try.
Here are a few that are next on my list…
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| Pillowcases Sara vs. Sarah |
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| Crochet Edge Patterns Deena’s Craft Corner |
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| Pretty Edging for a Napkin or Anything Really Craftstylish |
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| Fusion Blanket Sewing Daisies |
Like I said, I am really having fun with this. Blankets are just the beginning, I plan on putting a crocheted edge on several things… Hand Towels, pillowcases, washcloths, and burp clothes. I just love the vintage look this little special touch adds.
Do you want to see more crocheting? I have a “Crochet” board on Pinterest with how to’s, ideas and patterns. Follow me and I would love to follow you back and see what ideas you have found too!
If you are new to crocheting I think one of the best tools for help is YouTube. But, that may just be me. I am a visual person. Please if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email me. I know when I was starting out crocheting and even sewing, the terminology is sometimes the hardest thing to understand. I would love to offer a fellow crafter any help I could.
The Smith Family
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Ruth
Beautiful blankets! I’m going to try the zigzag edging. Thanks for linking to Sew Chic.
Brenna
Thank you. Have fun.
I love your stuff by the way. I am hoping to learn to knit eventually.
Sewing Daisies
Hey there Brenna,
Thank you for stopping by Sewing Daisies AND blogging about my blanket. I hope you get a chance to make one for yourself, I love seeing other peoples interpretations.
xheidi
Brenna
Thank you for the great tutorial. I love this blanket so much and it is definitely top of my list. I will link up again and post pictures when I finish with mine.
Naptime Review
New follower from Thee Networking Blog Hop. Love for you to stop by and return the follow when you can. I am hosting Mom’s Monday Mingle later tonight. Love for you to network with some other mom blogs 😉
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Julie @ Naptime Review
Brenna
Sorry it took me so long to reply. Thank you for stopping by. I returned the follow and will check out your Mom’s Monday Mingle. Would love a chance to meet other bloggers.
Kathleen
Your edgings are beautiful, Brenna! I know just what you mean about loving something that looks way more complicated than it really is. That is just what I love about the zig-zag edging also. Thanks for the link!
Brenna
Thank you for the compliment and the wonderful tutorial. I had just started back crocheting, and your pictures and instruction were so helpful and clear. This is definitely my go to stitch.