Hi everyone it’s Cindy here. Today I’m joining the Hookin on Hump Day blog hop to tell you about a baby afghan I made for the newest member of my extended family.
Paris Matelassé Circular Baby Afghan
This past August my niece welcomed a baby girl to her family.
Meredith Anne
7 lbs. 12 oz. and 21” long
When I heard that a new baby was coming I started planning which afghan I would make. I made a circular afghan for the first baby in this family so I picked another one from Priscilla’s Crochet Matelassè collection. Pricilla’s patterns can be found on her website or on Ravelry.
Paris Matelassé Circular Baby Afghan
I really like these afghans because they have lots of texture for a little one to explore and finish at a nice size of about 36″ across.
Paris Matelassé Circular Baby Afghan
The pattern only calls for a single color but when I checked out other projects for this afghan on Ravelry I saw a few that were done in multiple colors and really liked how they turned out. The yarn I used was Caron Simply Soft in white for the main color, Bernat Softee Baby in Prettiest Pink for the darker pink, and Bernat Softee Baby in Pink for the lighter pink.
The Rolling Cable stitch gives the afghan dimension
I really like the way the rolling cable stitch (the dark pink) looks but it is a lot of work. To make this stitch you have to work over the same 8 stitches 3 times. The first to create a chain, the second to crochet over the chain and the third to work behind the cable to get to the start of the next cable.
Even the back looks nice
In addition to the afghan I made a pair of booties and a nice little bonnet for Meredith.
Sugar & Spice Bonnet
from Crochet World April 2017 Issue
The pattern only calls for one color so I did a little modification to give it a white accent on the front.
Meredith wearing her bonnet
Since Meredith was born my niece has been taking monthly pictures of her on the afghan and posting them on Facebook so those of us not living close to them can see how she is growing.
Meredith at 1 month
Meredith at 2 months
Meredith at 3 months
Meredith at 4 months
Meredith also enjoys some “tummy time” on her afghan.
Meredith checking out those cables
I don’t want you to think that Meredith doesn’t share her afghan with other family members. She has been very generous in sharing it with her kitty sister Downton Tabby.
Downton Tabby enjoys a nice nap on the afghan while Meredith plays
Downton Tabby napping on the afghan
Downton Tabby is such a sweet kitty and is one of my favorites among the family cats (check us out a few years ago here).
As you can see Meredith is a happy and healthy little girl. She and the rest of the family enjoy the afghan I made. It’s always nice to see that something you made is well loved.
Cindy I clapped and smiled all the way through this post.
The afghan is gorgeous! I’ve never seen (looked for a circular) one quite like this. Purrfect for the Divine Ms. Meredith and Downton Tabby. That cracked me up!! Take it from a feline expert if they like to sleep on it IT MUST BE SUPER DUPER EXTRA comfie!!
Meredith is beautiful and quite a good model.
Hugs Cecilia
Oh, Cindy, that is just so beautiful. It looks quite complex, especially that rolling stitch. I have never seen that stitch before. Baby Meredith is very lucky to have such a kind and talented Aunt. Congrats on the new little one.
K.
That’s absolutely beautiful! What a sweet little girlie too!
It is beautiful, I love that it is circular. Meredith is very sweet too!
Beautiful niece! Beautiful afghan!
Hari Om
that is gorgeous… and now my fingers are twitching as it’s been a while since the crochet hook was out the cupboard… (broken wrists tend to interfere with such things, but it might now be good therapy!) YAM xx
that is so beautiful!!!!
The afghan is just gorgeous! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a circular one before. The colors are so pretty and Meredith is a cutie patootie!
Such a treasure! Both the afghan and the baby! This post just made me smile the entire time.
Just too precious and adorable! And so is the baby. 😉
The afghan and the bonnet are both beautiful pieces of work and the pictures of Meredith are oh so precious. This is truly a happiness generating post.
Thanks! Gail
Gorgeous, Cindy. Can see that it was well-received by everyone…even the cat!
What a wonderful blanket!! Love the shape and colors!
I’ve never seen a circular afghan! It is gorgeous – and I love that rolling cable stitch! The bonnet is just adorable – as is the newest member of your family!
KZK
That blanket is so beautiful and little Meredith is adorable
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
OMD! OMD! WHAT A CUTIE PATOOOOOTIE!!!! And I can see she really loooooves your beautiful afghan!! It is really cool ~ and I have notice round throws are gaining popularity lately. Meredith is so sweet to share her blankie!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Cindy lots of snow heading your way…you all stay warm and tell the pups…no romping in snow over their heads.
Hugs C
So beautiful.
Mom is all about Meredith but we are partial to Downtown Tabby
That is such a great project idea! I will put that on my “when I learn to crochet” list.