Following on from my two triangle shawls, Clematis Shawl and Vintage Clematis Shawl (shawl pictures and links at bottom of page), and at the suggestion of one of my testers, I designed this really cute Christening blanket. The pattern is available on Ravelry (click here) and Love Crochet (click here).
The blanket is named after the tester, who decided I should turn this design into a blanket. And so it became the 'Amanda Christening Blanket'.
I wanted something that was special, and had a special border that stood out. I think I have achieved that goal with this blanket.
It has spent the past month with my testers, who have helped to make the pattern what it is. They impressed me not only with finding my errors (or what I like to call my Boo, Boos), but they also used varied yarns and the results were really amazing.
Amanda Christening Blanket
4mm/G hook
· 4 x James C Brett Supersoft Shade BB4 290m/317yd per ball. Total yarn used approx. 1100m/1202yd.
James C Brett Supersoft available on Love Crochet
The choice of yarn can define a pattern and how it looks. I used James C Brett Dk (click here). Below are a few example of my testers work and what they produced. I love them all!!!
Top Left: Blanket by Hannah Schmaker, made from scrap yarn and achieving a boho look.
Bottom Left: Blanket by Sharon C Coys Elderton, very pretty in Robin Paintbox.
Centre: Blanket by Leslie Hanson, gorgeous in blue.
Right: Blanket by Kathy Mant, in soft grey using Patons Big Baby 4 Ply and 3.5mm hook. Pram size
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eft: Blanket by Jane Wynne made from Kartopu Love Cotton Prints. Right: Blanket by Amy Elizabeth Peterson made from Bernat Baby Softee. Both came out looking fabulous!
Clematis shawl available on Love Crochet (click here), Ravelry (click here) and on Etsy (click here). Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball available (click here).
Clematis Shawl made from Lion Brand Shawl in a Cake in Mindful Mauve
Vintage Clematis Shawl available on Love Crochet (click here), Ravelry (click here) and on Etsy (click here). Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball available (click here).
Vintage Clematis Shawl made from Cleckheaton Fleur
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