Last weekend I completed the Christmas gift that I have been working on for my son. I had joined the squares a few weeks ago and then started crocheting the border.
When I finished the task I had set for myself, the blanket looked huge. Looking at the border, I liked that I had made it wide and that I had completed the edging in yellow.
I lay the blanket on my bed to see the full effect:
I am very pleased with the way this bedspread has turned out. I look forward to seeing my son’s reaction when he opens his gift on Christmas day.
Have you made any gifts yet for this Christmas?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
It’s beautiful, Colline. 🙂
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Thank you so much Robin 🙂
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Wonderful work , and you finished it in good time too Colline !
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Thank you. I am happy about finishing it ahead of time. No need to crochet until late into the night 🙂
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… now that’s got to be good Colline 🙂
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🙂
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That’s a lovely spread and must have taken a lot of time and effort. I am sure your son will love your thoughtful gift.
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It did take me a few months to make – and I enjoyed making every stitch 🙂
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I love that bedspread Colline. Was it hard? Where did you find the pattern?
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It is very simple to make Colleen. I did the basic granny square. These particular one were eighteen rows , alternating the colour every two rows. The border is also the granny square stitch. If you are interesting, I can try writing the pattern as the combination of stitches and colours is my own.
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Oh yes please. I really like it. ❤
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I will work on it Colleen. 🙂
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Thank you. No hurry with the holidays 💞
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Oh, this is magnificent, Colline! I love it, and I’m sure you’re son will flip over it. Congratulations on getting it completed so early.
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Thank you so much Sandra. I was hoping to get it finished on time but was a little uncertain. At least now I have time to think of gifts for my girls 🙂
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Beautiful, Colline! It takes tremendous time and effort. Love the colors!
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Thank you. Those colours were chosen by my son. He knows I am making him one but he hasn’t seen me make it. (I have hidden the work away each time he has visited.)
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That’s such a lovely gift. I’m sure your son will always treasure this. 🙂
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I am hoping that he will 🙂
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You got it done! Its so pretty. Reminds me of my mom’s afgans.
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Thank you. My mom had a similar one on her bed when I was growing up and that memory inspired me to make mine and this one.
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Not yet and I can tell you it will not be a crochet. Yours looks beautiful and I would love one to cover my bed with. I will probably buy the gifts this year 😉
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I am not surprised Paula as you have been working really hard. How is your hand today?
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Today it is not bad :). It’s much better when I can take breaks. Thank you gor asking, Colline.
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I am glad to hear it is feeling better today. 🙂
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Beautiful job Colline!! I just put a finished gift in the mail today; but I can’t post any pictures of it yet. Don’t want to spoil the surprise! 😀
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Maybe you can do so after Christmas 🙂
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I always feel guilty when I see completed craftworks, Colline. You must organise your time so much better than me. I’m always ‘gonna’ 🙂 It’s lovely!
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I do a lot of my crochet while watching my hour TV in the evening Jo. I also squeeze in time during the day 🙂
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There are so many possibilities in overall effect using granny squares. i like the way your choice turned out, Colline. 🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂
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love the colors – and what a keepsake 🙂 nice gift.
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Thank you Yvette. I am sure it will last for many years 🙂
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Gosh, that’s beautiful, Colline, and represents a great deal of work. What a nice gift!
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Thank you John. I know I love receiving handmade gifts as I appreciate the time it takes to make them. I am thinking my son will too 🙂
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I am impressed! Beautiful
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Thank you so much Carol 🙂
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It is so beautiful dear Colline. I do admire you, you are teacher, mother, wife and you make all these works too. It would have been so nice if we live in the same city, even in the same apartment 🙂 You are a good and nice friend. Love, you, Blessing and Happiness, Thank you dear, love, nia
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I would have loved having you as a nearby friend Nia. We would have lots to talk about such as crafting, crochet, photography and family 🙂
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I love this! And I know he’ll treasure it.
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Thank you so much TB. I think he will especially as he enjoys homemade things.
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So much time and love all wrapped up in one bedspread…it will be loved and cherished for a very, very long time. xx
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I think it will be as he has cherished other homemade things 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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its soo lovely *Heart*
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Thank you so much Tya. How are you doing as I have not seen you around for a while. Is your little one keeping you busy?
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Hey Colline, am good
Hehhe yup she has been keeping me on my toes. But now I am trying to get back to my blogging as often as I can. 🙂
How hav u been?
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Good to see you again Tya. Managed to read your post yesterday 🙂
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Thanks for keeping up with me, i know i haven’t been regular no mater how many times i have said i will. i just try to hehe 🙂
hugs
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You may have to wait a couple of more years Tya until you can blog frequently again 🙂
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heheh yup it seems like that way, am just hoping to give it a try every now n then n mayb make a routine outta it 😀
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WHOA! Colline. That is impressive work you got there. It’s amazing to create something and give it as a gift. It’s more personal.
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I agree with you. That is why I love doing it 🙂
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That is really gorgeous, Colline. I love the effect of the blue and yellow, I’m sure your son is going to love it 🌹
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I think he will. He chose that combination of colours as it has good memories for him.
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my wife knitted in the summer in the garden:
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Beautiful Frizz.
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The Orples are bragging about your afgan, Colline. 🙂 They miss you.
http://orples.net/orples-2/the-orples-want-to-crochet-their-own-hand-made-afgan/
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Glad they loved my afghan 🙂
Always good to see them around.
PS: I am unable to comment on your blog. Have you closed comments 😦
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