Quilt Reprise

Remember Mym's baby quilt?

I've had so many requests for this pattern that I finally got off my arse and obliged.

Pattern for double shell stitch

and, pattern for link stitch edging.

The reinforced double crochet border really doesn't need a pattern. You just crochet into the row below, every second stitch, as you can see in the photo. It results in a very strong, firm fabric.

So there.

Done.

Sorry to all those whom I made such airy promises over the last 6 months. But I always get there in the end.

Well go on, then. What are you waiting for?

Comments

[mette]

You are my hero! Is this the same stitch you used for the (oh so stunning!) baby jacket?

[kirsty]

Yay yay yay!! I'm SO glad you posted this. I don't know if I was one of the whiners or not but I've been looking for this pattern all over the internet ever since I saw this beautiful blanket!! Thanks, Shula!

[Sonya]

A lot (light years lot) beyond my rudimentay crochet skills, but hey a girl can dream and covet, can't she?

[Carson]

Well if there's one thing we know about you Shula, it's that you take your promises seriously!
I can't believe you crocheted that..talk about a labour of love. how long did it take?

[Kate]

That is gorgeous! Love the double shell stitch.

[Carine]

Thanks again for posting this. I'm so excited!

[boodely]

Glory be, woman! 'Tis a beautious thing.

[risa]

oh crap! now i need to learn how to crochet. or find some innocent victim to make this for me and my non-existent baby.

[teresa atkinson]

I have that oh so stunning baby coat as the background on my screen right now. I have studied and studied these instructions and pictures and finally read a comment somewhere that straightened out what I was seeing vs. what I was reading. You are writing in european terms. What you call a triple crochet, I learned as an american double crochet. Whew, thanks for the pattern, I cannot wait to try the linked border. This quilt and the jacket are what pointed me to your blog, I am so excited to call you my cyber friend too.

[Alison]

Everywhere I go at the moment there's great crocheted baby blankets popping up.
Thanks.
Now I'll need to learn how to crochet.

[Bec (shh, not really here, not blogging any more)]

fate sent me to you today - i had wondered if you'd ever do this, blossom!

[Lucy]

Shula, so cool.

If I had patience (and some crochet skills) I would attempt to make something as luscious as this.

Alas, I can't even knit a scarf without major drama queen behaviour. Will have to be content to live vicariously through your work.

[Mary]

Flippin' heck - I only have five crochet blankets on the go and now I might have to give this a go - mind you it may be WAAAAAAAAAAAY beyond my rudimentary skills - thanks for beautiful pattern and inspiration
Mary

[Swapna]

Wow, reprise! It's a good chance to ogle your blanket again :) There was a minor furore over at a forum with people trying to figure out the pattern. Now there will be peace :D

[jude]

wow. such a delicate and delicious thing, but so utterly together as a textile. you rule.

[Lisa]

Oh, this is so wonderful. Love that it was made with leftover yarns. And the backside lining. Thanks for the close-ups, too!

[VictoriaE]

That is so pretty you should frame it.

[anne]

Crochet as art. Best crocheted object I've ever seen.

[ruthie]

this is So beautiful!! thanks fro sharing!
xox

[Stacie]

This is one of the prettiest crocheted blankets I have seen in a while.

[Simmy]

WOW is all I can say. Just came over from craftzine and I have to say that this would win my vote if there was a crochet blanket competition. It's so much more subtle than the ripple and the granny squares. Love the border too. Thanks for sharing the pattern........

[whatthehay]

I LOVE this afghan! I love how you combined different stitch patterns into one piece... as a long time crocheter, it's nice to see a bright new combination. The only thing I don't like is the fringe, but that's a personal thing. The fringe does add visually a lot to the piece, I just hate making it.

And, the heck with a baby, I want to make one for me!

[Lauren]

Amazing! I would be very tempted to attempt this after your gorgeous work. One possibly silly question: What kind of yarn and hook size did you use? Thank you so much for your inspiration!

[Ruth]

This is such a gorgous pattern but I have a question--I'm not really understanding your crochet instructions. Has anyone done one that can help me out? It's a beautiful stitch pattern and I don't think it's beyond my abilities--just not sure I know what you're talking about.

[Claire Kayser]

Merci beaucoup pour vos jolis tutorials
Bonne continuation!
claire