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  1. CrochetBlogger
    March 22, 2011

    >I've never used that stitch before – have to add it to my "to try" list. Looks great. And for some reason this post made me think, "you know what, I need a security blanket for myself!!!"

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  2. Kristine
    March 22, 2011

    >haha – I never thought of it that way. Maybe I should have made this in my size :)

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  3. mishalewandowski@hotmail.com
    May 16, 2011

    >I think there m ay be a problem w/ this pattern. Row 2 is ch1 sc in ch1 space- but the 1st row is a row of sc's.Misha BTW I love the blanket and the idea.

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  4. Kristine
    May 17, 2011

    >Misha,Thanks. I have fixed it, so you should be all set. Let me know if you have any other problems/questions.Kristine

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  5. Jo
    November 1, 2011

    How much yarn for a baby blanket?

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      November 10, 2011

      I used 2 balls of pink and 1 of the off white.

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  6. Terri Garcia
    April 21, 2012

    I took the liberty of using your pattern on the Lovie Security Blanket.
    Very nice. I used about 4 skeins of the White Bernat Baby Blanket yarn,
    Size N hook. I will use the same in blue for edging. It turned out to be
    a quick pattern for my newborn grandson.

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  7. sue
    August 7, 2012

    I left a messagage a few days ago and I never got a response

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      August 8, 2012

      Sue, I’ve been on vacation with limited internet coverage. I emailed you back. Please let me know if you didn’t receive it.

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  8. Mary
    August 29, 2012

    I love the patternbut, it won’t let me print it

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      August 29, 2012

      Are you trying to use the print button at the bottom of the post? It seems to be working for me ok, so I’ll have to look into it. Sorry.

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    • Jayne
      September 1, 2015

      Mary, sometimes I high light the whole pattern and then right click on it and choose ‘print’. Hope this helps.

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  9. Carolyn Voris
    December 8, 2012

    I like to make blankets for Project Linus. My question is…..I knit & crochet…..which should I use for blankets. I am told crochet takes more yarn but is quicker to make than knitting. Why would crochet be quicker? Also, I live in Arizona near Phoenix and it gets hot so I am wondering if that should have any affect on whether to knit or crochet blankets?

    Thanks for your help.

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      December 25, 2012

      It won’t matter which you use for Project Linus. I have heard crocheting is quicker also. Maybe because you can wrap it around the hook quicker than pulling it off of the needles and moving it? Not sure exactly. It takes more yarn because of wrapping it around the hook multiple times (depending on the stitch) and is more dense fabric when completed. Soft yarn is more important than which method you use. Weather should not affect the blankets, but it may affect your crocheting. I have a much harder time crocheting when it is hot. My fingers tend to get sore more quickly. (air conditioning does help that) Hope that helps a little.

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      • Emma Barton
        January 6, 2013

        I find crochet is quicker as I have a hard time handing knitting needles, but if I do loom knitting, it’s tit for tat with crochet. I think it’s just whichever you are raised with as the primary way of making things. I have crocheted since I was four and learned to knit at nine, and loom knitting at 40. Also, I find that i use more yarn with my knitting, but it really depends on the stitch and pattern you work on. :D Good luck with your projects!

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      • Beth
        November 4, 2016

        Do you know if Project Linus will take blankets this small? Would like to make some for them if so. Thanks!

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      • Kristine
        November 5, 2016

        To my knowledge they do not, but I’m sure you could send them an email and double check. Or you could resize this pretty easily and make it carseat size (36″ x 36″).

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  10. Linda
    January 4, 2013

    How large is this blanket?

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      February 8, 2013

      It was approx. 12″ X 15″, maybe a little larger.

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  11. Emma Barton
    January 6, 2013

    I crochet for Warmth For All, and we do for babies that are in foster care in the Salem, Oregon area, and for a group that does pre-natal and newborn classes for at risk pregnant people and those of low income. I hope to make bunches of these for them! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Tiffany
      June 13, 2016

      I realize you posted this three and a half years ago, but I was wondering if there was a group in this area for foster kids. Good to know! I may look it up!

      Thanks Emma!

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      • Kristine
        June 13, 2016

        Tiffany, I think if you’re looking for foster kids your best bet would be to contact your local child/family services.

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  12. Terry
    January 15, 2013

    I don’t see the hook size required in the directions.

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      February 8, 2013

      I used whatever hook size was recommended with the yarn. I’ll see if I still have the yarn so I can see what it called for.

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  13. Kathleen
    February 16, 2013

    How many yarns to use for the full baby afghan??

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      February 22, 2013

      I’m sorry Kathleen, I’m not sure. I only did this in a small security blanket and it was really thick yarn. It would take quite a bit of thick yarn to do a baby blanket, but I don’t know how much. A regular baby blanket is probably about 20 ounces, but again I’m totally guessing.

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  14. Dee
    June 15, 2013

    I am a beginner and would like to know how to enlarge this for an adult. How do I figure that out?

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    • Kristine
      September 25, 2015

      Hi Dee, the pattern is pretty easy to adjust. Just make the beginning chain as long as you want the blanket and make sure it’s an even number of stitches. Hope that helps.

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  15. Andie
    June 19, 2013

    This is so cute! :) It’s on my to-do list, probably for my best friend due in a few weeks! Better get started! lol

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  16. nic04
    October 28, 2013

    when did you switch colors ?

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      December 3, 2013

      Round 1 of the border was done in off-white. Round 2 was done in the pink. Hope that helps.

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  17. Margaret
    January 31, 2014

    What brand of yarn did you use? I love the texture in the picture.

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    • ambassadorcrochet
      February 10, 2014

      Hi Margaret, I wish I could remember what yarn I used. I purposely didn’t list it when I wrote the pattern because it was discontinued, and just something I found in my stash, but now I honestly don’t remember. Sorry.

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  18. Jayne
    September 1, 2015

    What are the measurements of this blankie about? (depending on yarn used)

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    • Kristine
      September 6, 2015

      Approx. 24″ x 26″ using bulky yarn.

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  19. Rachel
    November 13, 2016

    If I use two colors or even multiple colors, do I need to bind off at the end of each row or can I just slip stitch my way up to where they start again? Then do the border to cover the slip stitches? And how many different colors would you do at the most? Or does it matter?

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    • Kristine
      November 18, 2016

      Rachel,

      You can do as many colors as you like. That part is totally up to you. As far as the ends of the rows. I just carry mine up (not chain up) and then yes, cover them with the border. Hope that helps.

      Kristine

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  20. Fillippa Gipson Griffith
    March 29, 2018

    Can I use this pattern for blankets for the neonatal intensive care unit of my hospital?
    I am asking because I know that the pattern is copy writed and I would like your permission to use it.
    Thank you

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    • Kristine
      March 31, 2018

      Yes, that would be a great gift to them. Thank you for double checking.

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