AlhumduliLlah, I managed to finish my crocheted baby blankie in pretty good time! It's a gift for someone special..a little last minute, so I really thought I wouldn't be able to get it done.
I couldn't find a simple yet pretty pattern in my limited time-frame.. so I made up my own. Here it is! Forgive me for the unprofessional instructions.. I can clear up any questions, if need be.
Finished size: approximately 30" x 30" (not including ruffle border)
Blanket: 2 skeins, sports weight, 160g (each)
Ruffle Border: 90g, sports weight
Crochet hook size: US 5mm - H8
Blanket
Chain 133
Sc in each st across (132)
Row 1: Dc in each st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st; (repeat from *)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.
Repeat rows 1-3 for pattern, until desired size, or yarn is done. Please keep track of stitches every so often.
Ruffle Border
Put hook through one corner of blanket and pull out contrasting yarn, leave a 4" tail and sl st to secure.
Dc 10 times in same corner st.
Dc 5 times in next st. (repeat around blanket edges).
note: at each corner stitch, dc 10 times.
The Flower:
Started of using this pattern, Lazy Shell Flower.. but then I got side tracked on row 3 and did my own thing, which I probably could never repeat and can't put in words..sorry.
So there we have it. Enjoy.
Labels: crochet
At 11:17 PM, 
At 7:00 PM, 
Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu
Ooo.. so many lovely, lovely comments. Jazak'Allah my dear sisters, all very much appreciated.
Aww Adikbongsu.. these things I make can only take me so far. You have the gift of writing, masha'Allah.. which can effect people for centuries if not more :D
(off topic: can you email me please.. amtullah79@yahoo.ca)
Wayfarer! Jazak'Allah for the sweet comment.
Surviving.. so nice to see you :D You are absolutely right..I never thought of it that way.. it is 'personalized' now..hehe thank you.
Sultana, Jazak'Allah for always taking the time to drop by and leaving your delightful comments.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 9:24 AM, Sketched Soul
As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister JaTM,
Jazak'Allah, jazak'Allah :)
Insha'Allah I hope you get the opportunity to try it out, it really is useful and fun. I found knitting easier to learn, but I like crochet better...now that I have an idea of both.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 12:46 PM,
At 9:20 AM, Sketched Soul
At 10:13 AM,
At 10:45 AM,
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister Amani!!!!
What a nice surprise. I was wondering where you were hiding..(I can't access your blog either).
Jazak'Allah for the lovely comment.
Humm.. you can check out this site:
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_blankets.php
they have enough blanket patterns to make you tired of looking :D
If all else fails.. just make up your own pattern. Or use a plain stitch..but make the colours the highlight of it.
Insha'Allah you are keeping well. Keep me posted on things your end.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 4:24 PM, Sketched Soul
At 9:15 AM, Sketched Soul
At 9:26 AM,
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatu my dearest sister Amani,
Haha.. :)
Jazak'Allah for the pattern.
Funny enough, I was interested in making little shoes, and Wayfarer had referered me this pattern and what to search.
Are you going to try out any of these you the lil baby?? I have given it a shot..but now that you brought it back to my attention..I think I should! I'll let you know how it goes.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 9:09 AM, Sketched Soul
At 8:38 PM,
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister Asmaa,
I am sooo happy to see you! And very excited you joined the swap :)
Jazak'Allah for the lovely comment.
You know.. maybe try buying a book and following that. I had asked my mom to teach me to crochet, and it was frustrating because I couldn't even determine what a stitch was!..hehe but after going through "Happy Hooker" by, Debbie Stroller.. I followed through step by step..I know can make things, and know what a stitch is! Insha'Allah if you get the chance, try it out again :)
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 9:09 AM, Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister,
Oh I am sooo happy to see you! Jazak'Allah for dropping by. I lost you! I thought I had added your name to my list, but maybe I forgot to hit save.
Jazak'Allah for the lovely comment, much appreciated. I am sure you'll be able to pick up crochet really, really quick..especially since you can knit. Please give it a try :)
Yes..I totally agree, it is so nice to give someone something I made myself. (And just as nice to receive something handmade). AlhumduliLlah, Allah has truely blessed us to do wonderful things with our hands.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 12:12 PM, Umm Ibrahim
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmat Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister Umm Ibrahim,
So lovely to have you here!! Jazaki'Allahu khair for the lovely comment.
I wish you lived closer to me.. so I can teach you the little I know. Are you able to get a book there on it?? That's how I learned.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 1:17 PM, Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sisters,
imuslim, jazak'Allahu khair for stopping by!! It's so nice to see you, alhumduliLlah. I am very happy to hear you crochet..it's nice to meet other sisters who do. Insha'Allah I hope you give this pattern a try.. and if you need anything cleared up in the pattern please let me know. Look forward to hearing more from you, insha'Allah.
Mona, mona, mona.. only NOW you tell us about your blog! And a lovely one it is..I love recipe blogs :) and oneday insha'Allah, I'll actually make something..hehe
Jazak'Allahu khair for the wonderful comment. Much appreciated.
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
At 3:15 PM, Sketched Soul
Wa'alaykum as-salaam wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister Nakia,
Wa'iyyakum. I am very happy you like this pattern, insha'Allah I hope you get a chance to give it try. But please, please keep track of the stitches.. trust me..hehe :)
Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving your wonderful comment, insha'Allah I get to see more of you!
As-salaamu'alaykum
Love Farhana
Assalamu'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
*sigh* I envy you Farhana. I totally have no talent whatsover in this area...hehehe.
But I love looking at the work of others and I must say I love the colour and design.
:)