John Deere Baby Blanket-Updated 1/27

[CrochetinClara]

I started working on this this past weekend, and finished it about 10 minutes ago! A friend of my Mom's is having her first grandson, well..her son and DIL are having the baby! Anyway, they are BIG collectors of John Deere...I mean BIG! My Mom had asked if I would make a baby blanket for them, and I told her I would look for a pattern and make a John Deere blanket for the baby. She loved the idea, and told her friend about it...to see what her reaction would be. Well...she loved the idea too. Of course I have spent the greater part of 7 months looking for a pattern, even contacting John Deere(with no response)...so I did what any crocheter would do....I made a pattern. The shower is next saturday, and I am going...have to see first hand the Mommy-to-be's reaction! I didn't put John Deere on the blanket, for one..I was afraid everyone would be calling her son John...and second, it's pretty clear to see that's the symbol for John Deere, don't think I had to put it on there.

Now, I think it's ok to post a pic because I made the pattern and I am not selling it, and all that other legal stuff...but if I am breaking a rule...well, Admins now what to do(and sorry!)

 

 

 

Update: The baby shower was today, and the mom-to-be loved the blanket! As soon as she opened it, she started to laugh, and then held it up and everyone was cheering! She said " Ohhhh, his very own John Deere blankie!" And her Mom said " He's already starting his collection!" My Mom had gotten her a little John Deere rocking tractor...it's too cute!

[caitlinsmom]

WOW that is just fantastic. My mom's neighbors were very big john deere collectors. I'm sure it will be a big hit. Great work on figuring it out on your own. I couldn't of done that.

[TX CrochetLover]

That is the concept of creativity realized! You did something that is going to wow them and you created it to boot. What a great project, and I for one want to know how they received your wonderful gift! WTG!!!!!!

[Population 800]

That's just awesome. My 2-year-old nephew LOVES tractors - he can go through a book and identify which are Deeres and which ones are IHs. Your pattern would be his dream blanket!

[yellowrose]

Nice work I am sure the mom to be will love it.

[Ramburn]

That looks great.

[Charm]

that is awesome!

[Riohnna]

That is FABULOUS!! Wow!!

[KnicKnac]

That is really cool! Let us know her reaction!

[tiggerhale]

That looks wonderful! I'm always amazed at the wonderful folks who can chart! I'm sure the friend will love it!

[ktfdj]

Great job on the blanket! My SIL is a lover of John Deere stuff as well, so when she got pregnant and we found out it was a boy, there was no other choice than to make a JD blanket. Kudos to you, though, for sitting down and graphing out their logo. I just found a tractor graph online and did it up in JD colors. I was pleased with how it turned out, but I LOVE the logo. It looks GREAT!!

 

Kathy

[yarncat]

Unique blanket,Clara!

[jura2908]

great job on it!

 

nadine

[nss]

Very Nice!!!

You're gonna be a Rock Star!!

Good job

[CrochetinClara]

Thanx everyone! I won't lie, I did pat myself on the back a few times!!

Thanx for looking, and for all the nice compliments!

[FlowerPower06]

Thats a job well done!! Great Afghan!

[lhasaapsolady]

Very nice, great job.

[RenJac1301]

Oh I Luv It

[crochetformykids]

Great job! I love it.

[Beaglelady]

Great Job!! I would think as long as it's (the graph) is kept for personal use only you should be ok. I mean it's not like you're going to sell the graph or finished product.

[JennyLoLo1]

You should gave yourself another pat on the back, because you did a great job!!! :c9

Please let us know what your mother said.

[crazeejanie]

thats very original!! wow, you are so creative!! well done!!

[Tangledyarn]

Wow, great job! Showed it to dd. She and her best buddy have John Deere earrings, necklaces, etc. It is very much the "in" thing with the teens.

 

Totally beautiful! The new mom will love it, but I bet hubby will steal it!

 

Leslie

[gretelgrrl]

Wow! You are just amazing !

 

I love that you came up with that on your own and that it looks like the REAL DEAL. You met obstacles, but you were focused and just totally met the challenge!

 

I really admire those on the 'ville that can chart! I have tried and it always looks messy!

 

I need to find someone local that knows how that I can watch!

 

Anyway.... beautiful work... be very proud. And yeah, I think that since it's for personal use the logo thing is no big deal. And who knows... maybe John Deere would like you to write the pattern up so that they can sell it (and give you a portion...)!

I'm sure there are a lot of crocheters out there that would LOVE the pattern!

 

 

Keep up the awesome work.

[CrochetinClara]

Wow! You are just amazing !

 

I love that you came up with that on your own and that it looks like the REAL DEAL. You met obstacles, but you were focused and just totally met the challenge!

 

I really admire those on the 'ville that can chart! I have tried and it always looks messy!

 

I need to find someone local that knows how that I can watch!

 

Anyway.... beautiful work... be very proud. And yeah, I think that since it's for personal use the logo thing is no big deal. And who knows... maybe John Deere would like you to write the pattern up so that they can sell it (and give you a portion...)!

I'm sure there are a lot of crocheters out there that would LOVE the pattern!

 

 

Keep up the awesome work.

 

 

Thanks everyone! My mom said the same thing "You should let them know you made a pattern and will give it to them if they give you a prtion of the sales!" I thought of contacting them, and maybe I might. Even if it's not for a dollar deal, would be nice to be able to put it out there for others.