Baby Granny Blanket :: Ta-dah!

Hello!!

ooo what a lovely day I'm having today, jigging about from room to room, getting all excited about my home and the way things are slowly but surely getting straightened out around here. Tis very pleasing indeed I have to say, and my heart feels skippy and light.

Today I've been having some very excitable moments doing bathroom-styling and am delighted to say that it's nearly-oh-so-very-nearly finished. Which is Big News here at Attic24. To have one room out of seven finally nearly-oh-so-very-nearly finished is really, hugely exciting, well for me it is at any rate. The rest of the family are playing it cool, but me, oh I'm love-love-loving this housey progress! It's only a light fitting that's needed now, so if one doesn't bother to look upwards then one can easily overlook the bare-light-bulb thing and view the room as Finished. Have to say I am really pleased with how it's all come together, its exactly as I envisaged it all those months ago in January when the renovation first began.

So anyhow, you can expect an official "Bathroom :: Ta-dah!" post anytime soon, I just need to take some decent photographs which is proving quite tricksy, but I'm trying hard. I am quite desperate for you to see it.

In the meantime, I'm making today a Blankety kind of a Ta-dah day.

 

I finished my Baby Granny Blanket over the weekend, yaaayyyyyyyy!!! And I'm really really happy with how it turned out. Enormously happy actually.
Working on this blanket has been a total pleasure from start to finish, its been just wonderful. The yarn is delicious to work with, soft and luxurious and easy to hook. And the simplicity of using a basic Granny Square pattern has given me a great deal of pleasure because it's been so easy, theraputic and relaxing.
The colours, which are softer/paler than I'm used to, have surprised and delighted me. You can find the specific yarn info in this post which I made on 9th October....cooeee, hasn't this been a Quick blanket?? A little over four weeks to complete, which is pretty speedy I'd say.

I used my Bobble Shell edging pattern to finish off the border of this little blanket, and I am pleased with the way it turned out. It's a neat and snuggly type of edging I think.

In fact, the whole blanket feels rather Neat and Snuggly to me. Yes, as you can see I've been carrying out essential Quality Control tests on it this week, you know, road-testing it, trying it out, wearing it in, making it feel at home.

 

And I can report that it is indeed a pretty first rate snuggle-blankie. It's quite light, but deceptively warm and very soft.

And this newest addition to Attic24 does indeed seem to love hanging out down here with all the other hooky goodies about the place. Looks right at home on the sofa there doesn't it??

Well do you know what, I originally began this blanket with the intention of it being an Upstairs Blanket, not a Downstairs one.

I wanted it to be a bedroom blanket.

A baby cot blanket no less.

For when Bump24 becomes Baby#3.

But you see, I somehow got a little bit carried away with making this blanket and it ended up being quite a lot larger than I anticipated.

Too large for a cot really.

So you see, now I'm thinking perhaps this Granny Blanket can in fact stay downstairs for the time being, and then that officially gives me permission to make Baby Cot Blanket v2.0.

Hmmmmm yes, I'm thinking a striped one this time.

And smaller, yes it needs to be smaller.

Cot sized.

Baby sized.

Must not get carried away this time.

Anyhoooooooooooow..........lovely chatting to you and all, but maybe we need to get on with the actual Ta-dah???

OK

here

it

comes.................

Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One Hundred and Seventeen five-round Granny Squares.

Joined using the fabulous as-you-go method, then bordered with eight rows of grannying and a bobble-shell edging.

 

I chose the colours (16 in total) completely at random as I went along, with no planning whatsoever. It's often harder than it seems to successfully do Random-with-no-planning. I did have to keep a constant eye on the overall colour balance as I worked. Had to check the balance between the lighter/paler colours and the deeper/saturated colours as well as the balance between the pinks/purples and the greens/blues.

And I think I've managed to create a very pleasing well-balanced blanket colour-wise. Well I think so.

So.....time for the Baby Granny Blanket Riveting facts...........

Measures :: 110cm x 150cm
Squares :: 117, each made up of five rounds, measuring approx 10cm square
Time :: quick!! Each square took me eleven minutes, I kid you not. Smokin'
Balls :: 22
Weight :: 1092g
Cost :: oh, I just don't go there anymore
Mileage :: 22 balls @ 125m each ball = 2750 metres = 1.7 miles of yarn (!)

 

Photo :: me snuggling on the sofa
Blanket :: soft and gorgeous
Me :: happy and smiley

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Comments

[jenny b harris]

Fantabulous!!! Your posts always make me smile... :o)

[Alison Hutchison]

Lucy what a beautiful blanket, you look truly beautiful too xx

[Fabric and Lucy]

Lucy it's WONDERFUL!!! I love it, and I love that you got so carried away that it got larger and larger... fantastic! The colours are wonderful and so well balanced you talented 'smiley' lady! :)

Can't wait to see the 'tah-dah' of the bathroom, I promise not to look at the lightbulb....

Lx

[Fruitful Fusion]

Oh how wonderful! It's such a beautiful blanket. Here I was waiting to see your bathroom, I'd forgotten all about waiting to see Baby Blanket Ta-dah!

[oceans5]

It is absolutely beautiful and looks so snuggly. I am working on a granny square blanket right now. I am almost half way done and can't wait to finish it. Can't wait to see pics of your finished bathroom.:)

[Veronica]

Beautiful blanket! You did a great job on it, and as always, all of the colors are gorgeous.

[The Garden Bell - Kate]

You are looking great Lucy. What a wonderful picture. I love each and every one of those precious little squares in your new Baby#3 grannie. The border is also simply charming.

I know you said you were going to try a new stripie one. I was just working on the Tutuorial for the Circus Parade. I think it will be perfect with your collection. It's always fun to try a new pattern. I promise this one is easy.

I will have the tutorial up tomorrow over in my garden at.....well, you know where...

www.thegardenbell.blogspot.com

Today, is mostly a reflection of my grinchie mood yesterday around here....

Stop by tomorrow for the tutor... I'll try my best, but remember I'm a leftie. I'm still having problems with the flash going off... how do you get those close-ups.

What a de-list posting today. I'm sure I will be back time and time again to look at your new treasure. Can't wait to see the bath.

Snugglie Hugs,

Kate - The Garden Bell
:0)

[Sarah A]

it is gorgeous!! But we all knew it would be!!! they baby shall love it all its years as he/she grows into it...

Looking forward to seeing all your hard work around your lovely home!

[valerie]

another stunning blanket and just wanted to say you look fantastic a positive glow thanks for sharing:)

[marigold jam]

Love it!

Jane

[Kimbles]

Lucy you look positively glowing. The blanket is beautiful!!!!! and I agree must stay downstairs for all to see! You will just have to get on with v2 so its ready before bump24 arrives x

[Marie]

Beautiful as always. I do so love your Ta-dah posts.

You're definitely blooming too - what a fab photo of you. Definitely some pregnancy glowing going on there Miss Lucy.
xMx

[Tara]

Fabulous blanket =) I just wanted to say that I'm pretty sure I have those same socks. It's hard to tell from the distance yours were from the camera, but if they're bright pink with pale pink hearts on them, I've got 'em. I think mine came from Target. Not worldly enough to know if y'all have Target in England.... =(

[Maureen S]

Love it!!! The blanket is beautiful, but most beautiful was the picture of you. I haven't seen you in awhile (on attic24 that is). You are definately glowing.

[Alexandra]

Oh it's beautiful! I'm always so happy to see ta-dah! in the post title, I love the pictures of your blankets! Can't wait to see the colors you choose for the next one.

[katja]

Hello lucy,
you look so very proud and you certanly can be very very proud! The blanket (all of them) look very cosy and lovely!

Katja (Hamburg)xx

[alisonb2]

Smashing Lucy! Really smashing and a very downstairs comforting blanket, I think. Just right for snuggling under with a new bundle of joy. And two other bundles who will be dying to share the space with a new brother or sister!! take care - you look well!

[Tijm]

Sooooooooooo nice!!!!!!!

[Anne]

It is just perfect : ) And you look radiant, by the way.

[Jessie]

It is quite beautiful. I have to say - Lucy, pregnant woman should not be standing on chairs! That's what hubbys are for (when you are pregnant, at least).
The colors did turn out very lovely, where ever it lives, it will bring happiness!

[annri]

that looks like a marvelous everyone-in-the-house-cuddle-time blanket; another for the baby most definitely!!! it is really beautiful, as are all your creations. pregnancy seems to be agree with you, you look gorgeous in the photo!

[Sarah - Jane down the lane]

Gosh that Bump 24 blanket exploded into sofa 24 blanket! how funny, glad you enjoyed making it.

You do look very very well and very content - I think the expression is in Rude Health! Good for you Lucy,

Sarah x

[Sarah west midlands]

Wonderful blanket! So colourful and as for
a random design it works perfectly.
Finished making robin just need to stitch
it together. My yarn basket is expanding
and it is down to you!! You look so well
in your photo. Enjoy snuggling up in it!!!
Best Wishes Sarah West Midlands.

[Carole]

Lucy the baby blanket (ha ha) is sooooo snuggly and me thinks you are getting rather too attatched to it! Mind you, you don`t need an excuse to make another do you.
I`m going to have a go at you likkle robin birdie tonight.

Love Carole from Rossendale xxxxxxxx

[rsl800@aol.com]

i just love your blog and the colors you use! beautifull.