“Guess how much I love you” was my son’s favorite book when he was little. We’ve read it so many times… I loved that book, too! Everything is so special in that book. The story, the illustrations, the love… Love is definitely the topic I’m very interested in recently. I like to read books about love. I’ve just read “Life loves you“ by Louise Hay and Robert Holden, now I’m reading “Loveability“ by Robert Holden. The other day when I turned on TV (which I very, very rarely do) I came across Oprah show with Maya Angelou (I didn’t have a clue that this women had such a big and magnificent life!), who talked about the importance of Love. It seems that wherever I look I found something relating to Love (with a capital L). So, it isn’t unexpectedly at all that I named this blanket “Guess How Much I Love You”. Because, Love is the most important hm… if I say thing, it wouldn’t cover what Love is, not in the least, so I will just say that Love is all we need. From the beginning. To the end.
There is a story about this blanket. I’m always amazed at how things turn out unexpectedly. It seems that when it comes to creativity, she has her own will. And it seems that I always obey her will. So, the story goes … a long time ago, sometime in December last year, I made that flowery yellow-gray scarf. I had the intention to write down that pattern, back then, but for some reason, I didn’t. Last month it crossed my mind that I could make a blanket using that little flowery granny square. I played around with the pattern, experimenting with different colors, and finally selected the winning color combination. At least I though so.The last thing I had to do before buying the yarn, was to determine how much yarn I would need for the blanket. So, I randomly grabbed three skeins of yarn from my “Tango” drawer and made 4 granny squares. And that was it! I absolutely loved how these three colors match each other. I didn’t have to bother making all those squares and color combinations at all! All I had to do is to open the drawer and let the creativity make a choice. I couldn’t make a better choice.
Yes, the yarn I used is “Tango” yarn, my favorite yarn on Earth, made by St. George (in Serbia), 100% cotton, which I adore, 125m/50g. I’m so grateful for that yarn! I used 3.5 mm crochet hook. This is a relatively small blanket, it’s ideal for newborn babies or to use it as a stroller blanket. It measures approximately 65 x 70 cm (25,6″ x 27,5″). I joined the squares with simple crochet, and when you finish joining, the blanket will look something like this blanket above. The petals will be risen and a bit messy.
But, if you block your blanket, it will look like this blocked blanket above, neat and maybe too much perfect for my taste. But, if you use it, it will become messy and full of life again. Especially near babies.
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The pattern is now available in Dada’s place shop. (payment options: Credit cards & PayPal)
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You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop, and in my Etsy shop. (payment option: PayPal)
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And last but not least, I wish you all happy, colorful, creative and very crafty New Year! Don’t forget Love! I will season with love every single day of 2016! I recommend you to do the same!
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lovely can't wait….
Love it can't wait!
Beautiful Story of how you decided to name your baby blanket! "Love Is All You Need" is truly my Favorite saying of all times. A close Friend and I all used to say it to each other. Will be delightful to be able to purchase this Gorgeous blanket. We have a grandbaby due in March, and that may be the blanket I will gift it with. Love sent to you. Hugs girlie. Have a Wonderful New Year!!
……so beautiful ��…..happy new year!
Oh, you just made my day with this beautiful comment! Congratulations on your grandbaby! That's so exciting! Happy New Year to you, too! xoxo
Thank you so much! I wish you happy and creative new year filled with your gorgeous rabbits and other cute creatures!
Hugs,
Dragana
it's beautiful , i also like the colors of this blanket and what a nice story behind it.Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays.
Thank you Marianne! Happy new year! 🙂
xoxo
Such a gorgeous blanket and bearing the title of one of my favorite stories. I have 6 rescued rabbits so anything related to bunnies makes my heart beat faster. Thank you for sharing your talent and reminding us to season our days with Love. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!
Amazing blanket!
Thank you Irene! You're in a good company! Lucky you! I live in a flat, and have only one dog, my wonderful Tibetan terrier Timi 🙂
Happy New Year to you and to your rabbits!
xoxo
A TRUELY BEAUTIFUL BLANKET X
Che spettacolo questa copertina!!!….Happy New Year
Me encanto esta manta ,estaré esperando ansiosa que comparta el esquema /o grafico ,desde ya le deseo también que tenga un Feliz Año
Your baby blanket is beautiful! I love your work.
The blanket is incredible, and that was one of my favorite books for my boys.
Hugs and Happy New Year!
Meredith
Piękny.Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku.Pozdrawiam
harika 🙂
Wspaniałe, uwielbiam to. Życzę Tobie i Twojej rodzinie wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji Nowego Roku .
Wonderful, I love it. I wish you and your family a happy New Year.
Can't wait till I can buy this !!
Hi Dragana, Happy New Year!
This blanket is so cute. Also shows that we do not need an explosion of colours to make something beautiful. Loved the vintage style blanket pattern.
Have a nice day.
Love Love Love! cant wait such pretty color choices
Lovely memories and Lovely colors = Beautiful Combination : )
Wishing you a Happy Love Filled New Year ?
Boje su predivne. Privukla me baš ta jednostavnost i lepota. Uživam dok gledam sve te boje. Moji misle da nešto nije u redu samnom čim mogu da se oraspoložim dok gledam parče vune. Ali sve te kombinacije boja pročiste mi mozak. Hvala puno. Vesna
Hvala puno Vesna! Znam, i ja sam opsednuta bojama i vunicom. Njihovo kombinovanje mi pričinjava veliko zadovoljstvo! Drago mi je da moj rad tako pozitivno utiče na druge!