The top blankey is in progress. I started it this afternoon. I'm using Bernat Cotton Tots in Pretty In Pink and a J hook. It is my first time working with 100% cotton yarn. I like it. I prefer larger hooks and multiple yarns though. I modified this pattern--instead of using single crochet (which would take FOREVER), I'm using half double crochet. It also provides a more open weave, which is good for a warm climate baby!
I finished the bottom blankey this morning. The picture (my cell camera) doesn't really do the colors justice. I used Vanna Baby ducky (yellow), bluebell (blue) and Vanna's Choice fern (green). I used an S hook, v-stitch pattern (although I think it resembles a pinwheel quilt more than a v-stitch blankey) with a single crochet border. I made it for Chase's teacher, who just had a baby boy.
I did some knitting last week. I took some leftover yarn and just started knitting.
I ended up with a rectangle, which I folded in half. I sewed the sides from the bottom and left enough space open on the sides for Cassie's arms. She's got a cute, stretchy, grow-with-her shrug that will look ADORABLE with khakis or chocolate brown pants this fall/winter. I used size 19 needles with Jiffy (camel and expresso) and Thick and Quick (ivory) yarn in a simple stockinette stitch.
