Rainbow Granny Stripe Blanket

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I learned how to crochet over a year ago using a book and YouTube and have had lots of fun learning and making things. I have made two blankets for friends or family's babies, but they have all been small crib blankets as I have not felt very confident at starting a larger project and finishing it before the baby is one. Recently we have had a new baby in the family so I thought that I would be a bit more adventurous and try a cot blanket. Who knows, I might even work my way up to a bed size blanket soon!!

Having searched and searched, I decided on Attic24's Granny Stripe Blanket. I loved this pattern and enjoyed wizzing up and down the rows. I crocheted it at home, in the car and on a train up to Glasgow to visit a friend, so this blanket was well traveled by the time it found its way down south to be given to its new owner. It had a bit of a rest when the blue yarn I had used ran out and I found out it had been discontinued. After a lot of desperate searching, I was very relieved to find one ball on ebay so I was able to finish it just in time.

This is me sewing in the last few ends before adding the border. Apologies for the poor lighting but it was quite late by the time I finished.

It was squared (or rectangled?) but I was in a rush to take the pictures before we left to deliver it and did not  notice I had not pulled it straight until after I had wrapped it.

I was really proud of my first cot blanket so I thought I would share it with you. I am now working on another cot blanket for a little boy so I will show you that when I have finished.