Inspired by the work of designers Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy, this blanket offers a journey in color for the crocheter. The modules are all based on the same motif pattern; they vary only in the number of rounds worked. Crocheted in superwash wool, this blanket is sure to become a modern heirloom.
Complete Yarn List: Koigu Wool Designs KPM (100% merino wool; 175 yd [160 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; CYCA #1 super fine): #2424 taupe (A), 3 skeins; #2343 sage green (B), #2229 tomato red (C), and #2326 French blue (D), 2 skeins each; #2339 vicious green (E), #2236 purple-grey (F), #1239 golden brown (G), #2370 melon (H), # 1040 deep blue-green (J), #2332 citron (K), #1500 turquoise (L), #2260 bright lilac (M), #2151 baby blue (N), #1005 robin's egg (O), #2233 rose (P), #1150 bright pink (R), and #2128 dusty lavender (S), 1 skein each. Finished Size: 43" (109 cm) wide and 40" (101.5 cm) long
Yarn: Koigu Wool Designs KPM (100% merino wool; 175 yd [160 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]; CYCA #1 super fine) See the Overview Tab for a complete list of yarns used in this project.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: A two-round square = 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) using larger hook.
Needles: E/4 (3.5mm) and C/2 (2.75mm). Adjust hook sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2006 Item #: EP0145
Yes, this blanket is beautiful in the suggested yarn. Many of us cannot afford to make a blanket for $300, especially one that's not very big at all. There are many, many gorgeous Babettes crocheted with a huge variety of yarns other than Koigu. Mine is done in acrylic, and although I'm still stitching it together, it's stunning. Many are done in much less expensive wool, cotton, and acrylic, in a huge variety of colors. For those who can afford to spend $300 on a small blanket, more power to you, but no one should hold back from using this awesome pattern due to the belief that it won't be good enough if you don't use Koigu or even natural fibers!
Made this for a wedding gift
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This is the only granny-square based project I've ever done. My husband's cousin married an Indian woman and the wedding had so many beautiful colors that when I saw this pattern I had to make it for them. It also reminded me of a granny square afghan that my great aunt had made. I remember staying up at night as a child looking at all of the colorful squares on my bed, trying to find two that matched. Aunt Anna used scraps from leftover projects (hence all the colors). I used Caron Simply Soft (for cost reasons) and the blanket came out beautiful- I almost hated to give it up. However, now our cousins have two adorable twins and I hope they'll have as much fun with the blanket I made as I did when I was little!
This is so beautiful... it reminds me of a Klimp Background, perhaps I will get around to making it one day. ;-))
The Babette uses Koigu yarn. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. It's expensive. It's a joy to work with. Using other yarns does not produce the same quality or look. If you want to crochet a "granny square" blanket use any yarn you want, but the Babette uses Koigu.
but who needs a pattern?...the photo tells ALL!
Babette Blanket
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This blanket offers a journey in color for the crocheter.
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