a blanket of love

For the month of February and the first two weeks of March,

I was working on a special project.

I didn't mention it here because it was a surprise

for my sweet daughter in law who is expecting our newest

grandson in May.

Saturday, we had a small tea party/shower for her and

I chose that opportunity to give it to her.

I am not the best or the most experienced "crochet-er", but

I was pleased with the way it turned out.

And I loved making it...thinking about the precious

little boy that soon would be warmed by it.

I found the ripple pattern on Pinterest and thought it sounded 

like the perfect size. But as you may know, some people crochet

tighter, some looser. After I had done about 6-8 inches, I realized

it wasn't as wide as the pattern said. I decided not to start over

 with hope that I could figure out a way to add to the width. 

When I finished the length, I decided to try adding

a border of single crochets to the sides. And, lo and behold...

it worked!!

I think it even makes it looked more finished.

Hey, maybe I created a new pattern! ha! ha!

The lovely mother-to-be with her gift!

She liked it and that made me very happy!

Our little party was sweet...more on that next time! :-)