Elizabeth's Blanket

I feel kinda bad about not posting for a while, so I am going to add a quick post on Elizabeth's blanket that I made for her for Christmas.  I am working on Totoro, which I should finish soon.  I have a couple of other things I need to finish as well...but, we have been busy around here, so I haven't been able to much in the crochet department in the last couple of weeks.  Okay...Ellie's blanket....

Damien's Blanket

If you ever want to get pregnant and are having issues, it seems that getting stationed in Okinawa is a great cure!!  I have a couple of friends who are getting ready to have little ones so I crocheted up a couple of baby blankets for them.  This is for the friend that is having a little boy.  I was actually upset when this one was done because the yarn (Lion Brand Baby's First) is so soft and squishy.  I am definitely going to be getting some more of it.  Maybe I will make Nick a blanket with it.  The pattern is a free one from Lion Brand.  It is simple and quick to work up!  If you would like to give it a go here is the link. Sea Blue Baby Afghan

Nick's blanket

When I found out I was preggo, I just had to make a cute baby blanket.  I scoured the net for a pretty pattern.  I still wasn't very experienced with reading patterns, but I wanted to give it a shot.  This is the one I picked and it turned out pretty well.  I didn't know how to join a new skein correctly yet, so I am not so sure that it will last for all that long, but overall not too bad.  Actually, finishing this blanket is what has prompted me to experiment more with crocheting.  Just so everyone knows, I picked this blanket before I knew that I was having a boy... I seriously need to make him a new more "boyish" blankie.  If you are interested in trying this pattern, you can find it here Lacy Afghan pattern