Crochet update

I'll have an update on the mosaic tomorrow so for today I'm going to catch up on the crochet projects.

First, I'm calling this one done. I tried 4 different borders and they all looked awful. Then I went back and looked at other blankets made with this pattern and saw that none of them have borders.

I think the problem is the bobble part of the pattern. No matter how many rows I added to the border it just wouldn't really straighten out. I know that an expert could have helped me but then I remembered that it's a baby blanket. It was time to call it done!

It finished about 30" square which I think is about perfect for a baby quilt. The yarn is Stylecraft DK and I really loved working with it and it makes a nice and soft baby blanket.

The pattern is a straight version of one called Hugs and Kisses. If I were to do it again I'd change the X-stitch rows. But I love the colors and it will go in the mail to England soon.

Next I'll finish this one that I started on our trip to Gatlinburg. It should go pretty quickly and a border for this one should be pretty simple.

The project after that will use these yarns. I'm looking forward to this one!