“Darling Buds of May” Crocheted Throw Blanket
“Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s Day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.”
~William Shakespeare
I made this little crocheted throw blanket for my daughter Gracie. I used my favorite Boye crochet hook (F/5-3.75MM) and Caron “Simply Soft” yarn in the following colors: Watermelon, Coconut, Pistachio, Blueberry and Blush. The body of the throw is a simple, consecutive granny square. The border is done in the fan stitch. The flowers are small roses, the leaves are free-form, and the centers of each of the flowers are pearl shank-style buttons.
Please share your latest creations with me!
~Melissa
Melissa! I love it! The little flowers and buttons add so much! The colors you chose are perfect! A+
Thanks Sue Bee! That means a lot coming from you, one of my favorite yarn goddesses 🙂
XO,
~M
This is so beautiful and I love the pattern & colors!! What a special thing for you to make for your daughter, something she’ll always remember! I have to say, that even when things didn’t work out or didn’t last – the love and labor that went into what my mother made me always remains. It’s something so special and unusual that we can leave our kids these days too. It’s not nearly as common as it use to be. Now adays, more people, being so busy & all, leave their kids purchased expensive items, but not nearly enough take the time to make something for their kids – something worth so much more than what we can find in the stores. (feeling nostalgic tonight, can you tell? LOL)
Thanks so much for that sweet comment Kimber. I agree. I love the thought of leaving hand made items to my children and grandchildren. Heirlooms they can treasure forever 🙂