Entrelac Crochet - Baby Boy Blanket

[crocheting_Kelly]

I made this blanket for our friend/neighbor who is due to have her baby boy on December 21st. I use the technique "Entrelac Crochet", which I learned from the book "How to Make Easy Tunisian Crochet Entrelac" by Carolyn Christmas. I love the look of Entrelac crochet and it's fun to make!

 

The blanket is 27" x 34". I used a K hook and Red Heart Soft Yarn in the colors of Mid Blue, Guacamole, and White.

 

Entrelac Baby Boy Blanket

 

Entrelac Baby Boy Blanket Close Up

 

Baby Boy Hats

 

Thanks for looking!

[karin4christ]

Wow! The blanket and hats look wonderful. I have the same book but haven't tried anything from it yet. You've inspired me to get that book back out.

[Swayde]

Very nice blanket and hats! Entrelac is such an awesome technique and you chose really great colors =)

[gumby28]

I love your color choices they are a nice change from pastels we might use for a baby.

[Gardener]

Wow, they look great.

[rashidah]

You do wonderful work.

[JessicaRenee520]

Kelly, your blanket and hats are so wonderful! I love the bright, vibrent colors you chose to use :-). Your set will really stand out in the sea of typically pastel colors :-)

[RoseRed]

Very nice. I love how you rippled the top and bottom! Great idea.

[Lynn]

Beautiful! You'll have to post pics with the new little one with his blanket and hats!

[fritzerbear]

I'm interested in learning this technique, but it looks like the book is out of print. Phooey!

[Peggy85225]

That's fabulous.

[Amyjk]

Beautiful job! I love entrelac.

 

I'm interested in learning this technique, but it looks like the book is out of print. Phooey!

 

Here is a link to a tutorial for entrelac in the round. If you don't want to do it in the round, just attach your yarn at the beginning of your strip and work rows. HTH!

http://mylifeinknots.blogspot.com/search/label/Entralac%20Afghan

[quietheart]

I'm interested in learning this technique, but it looks like the book is out of print. Phooey!

 

She has just put out a new, larger book on this. http://gourmetcrochet.com/index_files/Page3701.htm and take a look.

The older one is for a very large hook that she no longer has available, so she put out a new book for us!

 

Hugs

Kath

[crocheting_Kelly]

I'm interested in learning this technique, but it looks like the book is out of print. Phooey!

 

You can find it here: http://www.gourmetcrochet.com/index_files/Page12844.htm

 

The one I have is on the bottom right.

[crocheting_Kelly]

Oops, should have kept reading.....someone already answered! Thanks!

[photojenic]

What pattern did you use for the baby hats? I love the ridge of color around the edge, it's a great feature!

[crocheting_Kelly]

What pattern did you use for the baby hats? I love the ridge of color around the edge, it's a great feature!

 

I couldn't find the pattern that I used, but it's very similar to this one: http://crochetingcrab.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweet-and-simple-newborn-hat.html I did hdc instead of dc though. Then on Row 15 I changed colors, turned, and crocheted in the front loop only (this row is where I folded up the brim). I turned my work in this round, so after I folded up the brim, the front side of the crochet would be showing. Then I did a row of single crochets of white on the last row.

 

HTH!

[fritzerbear]

Thank you! I ordered the book!

[CraftyZone]

I love the baby blanket and hat they are so cute love the colors you used.

[photojenic]

I couldn't find the pattern that I used, but it's very similar to this one: http://crochetingcrab.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweet-and-simple-newborn-hat.html I did hdc instead of dc though. Then on Row 15 I changed colors, turned, and crocheted in the front loop only (this row is where I folded up the brim). I turned my work in this round, so after I folded up the brim, the front side of the crochet would be showing. Then I did a row of single crochets of white on the last row.

 

HTH!

 

Oh, I see! It doesn't look like a regular "brim" so I thought you somehow added a ridge of a different color. When I enlarged the picture I got a better look. I like the effect! Especially your color choices.