A Square A Day in May Blanket #1

It was soo difficult to get a full photo of this one so forgive the light coming through the fence. 

I learned a new joining method for this blanket! It's probably one of the easiest methods I've ever used before. I was browsing Ravelry for joining methods and coming up empty so I just started looking for full blanket patterns so I could see what joinging method they used. When I saw this one from DROPS, I knew I had to learn it. It even has a chart and a video. 

For the border, I did a single crochet all the way around, then a double crochet-chain-skip the next space around. Then I did a simple little edging that my old boss taught me. It's super easy! You just do a double crochet in one stitch then a slip stitch in the next stitch and repeat that around. It makes a pretty little finished edge. 

One thing I like to do when I'm giving crocheted items as gifts is to use the same yarn to wrap the present. It gives a little hint to what's inside. Sometimes I make a little pom pom, but this time I just wrapped it up with a bow. 

This is pretty big for a baby blanket, in fact, while I was doing the edging, I thought this size (4' x 4') would be great for a lap blanket. 

Comments

[Briana]

I love how fun and happy this one is!

[Jaime]

This is so amazing Dana! I love love love how you connected the squares!

[Casey]

that is a great looking blanket! I like your idea of wrapping the box with yarn

[Craftyminx]

Thanks Jamie!

[Megan]

Both afghans are gorgeous!!!! I love the idea of using the same yarn in the wrapping.

[marion nock]

hi i am still trying to get some squares from 365 one adayi keep trying but unable to get them could you help Marion