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Shopping in the yarn department of John Lewis recently I discovered this wonderful new baby DK which is perfect for a sumptuously soft baby blanket

It is from the  Sirdar Snuggly brand and is called Candy Cane (752)

Yellow V-Stitch blanket..

I've had this wool for so long that I thought it was about time I made something with it!

This lovely yellow DK yarn has a pretty mingled thread which pops up from time to time, making it a real pleasure and such a unique pattern. It's a pleasure to work with.

It's a budget brand but no less workable for that and it crochets and washes beautifully.

Made in Wonder Knit by Crown Crest this V-Stitch blanket is edged in cream DK

Size 4mm hook

A close up of the V-Stitch Pattern

Finished Blanket

Learning how to do the Lotus Flower pattern..

There are times when I want to learn a new set of stitches and I find that You Tube videos are an enormous help and a great teaching resource.

Intrigued by the Lotus Flower pattern I looked at the You Tube tutorial offered by Hooked by Robin

and tentatively started this version of the Lotus Blossom.

It's intricate and time consuming but I'm sure the finished result will be worth it.

It's still a work in progress.

Lots of little blue granny squares..

Lots of little blue granny squares make up this charming blanket

Made with Baby Care Prints DK  from Woolcraft in blue, white and blue-mingled yarn

Size 4mm hook

Close up

Grace Tender Baby Blanket

I found the pattern for this stunning baby blanket on You Tube

Grace Tender

It's crocheted in Hayfield DK White Baby Yarn

Size 4mm hook

The flower detail in the centre of the blanket is really pretty and sets off the blanket really nicely

Patchwork Granny Blanket..

I decided to use the scraps of wool which are left over from various projects.

Making granny squares is really easy and doesn't require much yarn to make  a really lovely project.

Edged in cream DK yarn, this blanket looks really pretty

Ten Point Star...

This lovely ten point star blankie is made using Hayfield Baby DK yarn in white

Size 4mm crochet hook