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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Skip Stitch Madness!

I am crazy about my new skip stitch blade, but I feel it necessary to post a warning that making fleece blankies is highly addictive! Skip stitch madness has not only infected me, but it has spread to several of my friends as well. It's not a bad thing though because Project Linus and the local NICU are going to benefit greatly from our new obsession. The latest blankie that I have been working on is shown in the photo. It is made from the softest pink fleece and edged with baby yarn in a simple crocheted shell stitch (hdc, dc, hdc, sl st, repeat). This pattern works up quickly and will make a sweet blanket for a baby girl.

13 comments:

1. Sue H said...

I had no idea there was such a gadget!!! Genius. Thanks for sharing!

2. jovaliquilts said...

I don't have one of those skip stitch blades, but I may have to get one. It does make a sweet blanket.

3. Needled Mom said...

Beautiful! It is so soft and lacy looking.

4. Shelly said...

Looks so cuddly . . . makes me want to take up crocheting again! I'll have to check out that blade!

5. Anonymous said...

What a sweet blanket...Please explain about the blade?

6. free indeed said...

That blade is going on my Christmas wish list! So very sweet! What an easy yet lovely gift!

7. Rene' said...

What a fun new toy to put on my list!!! Thanks for the link. I had not heard of these blades. Great for Project Linus fleece blankets.

8. julia said...

I have never seen such a tool! My mom and aunt used to make blankets like that from flannel. I guess they used a small enough crochet needle to punch through. You couldn't do that with fleece though. That's a great idea!!!
How generous you are!

9. marlene@ByTheSeam said...

Nice blanket. I am sure they will appreciate it.

10. Deb said...

What a great balde, I have never seen one of those before. I will have to see if I can get one of those here in NZ, I can see I would use it a lot. That blanket is gorgeous and what fabulous gifts they would make. I have heaps of babies due next year and that would be great. must go hunting...........

11. Janet said...

That blade is such a good idea, I wish I had that when I edged some fleecy blankets.

12. Barb said...

Oh this blanket looks wonderful, just incredibly soft looking, I am sure it is! Makes one want to curl up with a good book and enjoy the warmth! What a wonderful Linus gift! Enjoy your weekend!

13. Jean said...

These are very cute!

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