A new CrochetObjet blanket is coming soon and it hasn’t got a name yet.​ So, I need you with that! The idea of this monochrome beginners friendly crochet blanket has been living in my head for about two years! I think from the early days of the pandemic? It’s not the only pattern that I was dreaming of adding to my Etsy shop but it’s the one that finally came out to see the light! And that’s thanks to the help of loving hands from the CrochetObjet club.

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Having so many new ideas is something I’m very grateful for but at the same time can be very frustrating. Because I only have one pair of hands and crochet / knitting needs time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy each and every stitch but I find myself having a hard time to choose what to work on.

A new CrochetObjet blanket - coming soon

It was many moons ago that I showed a sample of what I had made for this new crochet baby blanket to Monday’s girls. I remember mentioning how easy this project was and how I wished I had a few more hands. My idea was to create a monochrome minimalist blanket. I really wanted to add something like this to my collection to pop up next to my colourful desighns. I always have this need to create something colorful next to something really monochrome.

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The week after, Elisheva, a lovely and talented Monday participant, asked if I wanted her to help me with the blanket. OF COURSE I WANTED. I was over the moon about her suggestion. She brilliantly came out with this idea. Sometimes things are so close and obvious that it’s hard for you to see them clearly.

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Next we took a note book and wrote down the crochet instructions as made in the sample. Before she went home, I made her a little project bag with all the Granny Kit cotton balls so she had everything she needed to start working. 7 balls of colour Black Jet for the crochet circles and 7 balls of Shale Gray Colour for the background.

A new CrochetObjet blanket - coming soon

The week after Elisheva came with only one circle made so we could check gauge and tension. We both wanted it to be perfectly made and was taking it easy, step by step. I really wanted her to enjoy the making with no rush ‘sitting in her head’. I told her there’s no time table for this pattern and it’ll be out when it’s ready. No matter when it’ll be ready – it will be the right time anyway.

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A new CrochetObjet blanket - coming soon
Every Monday Elisheva bought her project bag to share the progress and we discussed little details in the making. Together with all Monday girls we decided on the final blanket size and on a few more details. We tried a few joining options and a few border styles but eventually decided to go on a clean minimalistic one.

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A new CrochetObjet blanket - coming soon

Last Monday Elisheva came with a perfectly made blanket. A finished and even blocked new crochet baby blanket!!! I can’t tell you how happy I was. I was over the moon! One of these ideas I had in my head for so long actually came to life. I am so SO grateful. Not just for getting help with the actual crocheting of my idea but also for her being so committed to each and every detail in the progress. The quality, the calculations, the number of chain stitches in the joining and in the corners of each granny square. She made notes with all the calculations for the yarn pack. Every time I design a new pattern which will also make a yarn pack, I have to take into consideration shipping costs and she was totally committed to all those essential details.

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The result is a beautifully made crochet baby blanket which is ready to be written. BUT it still needs a name.

A new CrochetObjet baby needs a name

A few days ago I posted a story on my IG account asking for help with names for the new CrochetObjet baby blanket. A few of my followers kindly sent some beautiful options such as: Moon Glow, Full Moon, Dotty blanket, To the Moon and Moon Walk. What do you think? Would you please be kind enough to help me with this? It needs to be something easy to remember, not too heavy and not too trendy. I guess the moon is the first association that jumps out from these monochrome circles. I know that I only had a simple idea for a basic beginners friendly crochet project in mind and I find it so difficult to choose a name for it. It’s always the hardest part btw but this time even harder.

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In the last few days I was happy busy writing down a step-by-step pattern for you. This is a very simple and back to basics ‘kinda’ project. A project to keep you busy with not much brain space needed. It’s a beginners friendly crochet project that will provide just the right amount for both calming and interesting making. The picture above was taken during this week’s knit night.

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So a new CrochetObjet blanket pattern is coming soon, together with yarn packs. I really hope it will not take too long but I still have some work to do with the written pattern. I decided to go with lighter colours for the written instructions. It’ll make it easier for you to see details on the pictures within the pattern. The circle and square instructions are written and next is the joining and framing instructions. We might add a little final detail on the framing, we shall see. Anyways a new CrochetObjet blanket is coming soon and it made so even if you are a beginner you will be able to make it.

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A new CrochetObjet blanketHope you will like the new crochet baby blanket as much as we like it here. Can’t wait to share all the details of this new CrochetObjet project with you. I don’t know if you feel the same but during these crazy days I look for easy comforting projects and so do my students. We all feel we want to go back to basics and constantly look for easy going projects. This new crochet baby blanket was born out of a search for simple and relaxing making which I hope will speak to you. xxMo
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