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12/06/2013

Sports Throw Finito

 My post about this throw as a WIP is here.
 This is made with Purl Essence yarn and a size J crochet hook.
The adapted Classic Baby Blanket worked perfectly for this throw. A stripe generator helped me to place the navy stripes with the cream main color.
 The pattern for the little helmet is here.
A simple, flat circle is the shape for stitching details to kinda-sorta resemble a basketball and baseball.Now, the attempts at making a soccer ball were total disaster!! My stitching left much to be desired to even approach a suggestion of a soccer. Its disappointing because little grandson loves  playing soccer. Crocheting a baseball bat is not my forte either. I do have limitations!!
 
He is such a sweet boy that I know he'll love it even without a couple of things I wanted to include. The throw will fluff a bit after a gentle laundering. Right now, it looks too "stitchy" --- know what I mean?

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5 comments:

Carmen N said...

I really like the little sports appliques - what a great idea!

Boyett-Brinkley said...

What a cute blanket! I wish I could crochet/knit but apparently I didn't get the gene! Beautiful work and I love the appliques!

Mereknits said...

You did a fantastic job, I think one little boy is going to be very, very happy with it.
Hugs,
Meredith

WonderWhyGal said...

Love that blanket!

Anonymous said...

Super cute blanket! The sporty appliques look great! I'm pinning this to my crochet board!

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