A Very Special Granny Square Blanket

My Mom's birthday is a very special date to me, I try to make sure I send her a card and find a special gift. Well, this year, I decided to make her a gift.

It took me a little over 2 months to complete this blanket which measures 54in x 54in. This is a really good size to be able to have a blanket on while watching TV or reading a book on the couch. {I got to watch Downton Abby a couple of times while working, ha!}

Yarn:

Michaels Loops and Threads
Vanna's Choice
I Love this Yarn

I love this yellow - mustard tone from Vanna's Choice collection. I thought that would be the perfect color to complete the edging.
I did a single crochet row in white in every single square and space, then I used mustard to do 3sc and 1 long sc to create longer lines.

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Blanket ready to go in the box.

Admiring it one last time before sending it in the mail.

My kids had a blast going to the post office that day while wearing their Doc McStuffin's and Jake of the Neverlands' back packs. :-)

Two days later, we watched my Mom open her box through Skype. I took some pictures of that too. I couldn't help to cry while watching her open it. She loved it so much!

Gracias Mami, Te quiero mucho!!!

Happy Crocheting,

~ Fabi

Comments

Chilean food/ Comida Chilena said…

Thank you baby, this is the best present that I have for this very special day and made by your hands!! I love my sweet daughter with all my heart. God bless you always, always!!
Gracias bebé, este es el mejor regalo que tengo para este día tan especial y hecho por tu manos! Amo a mi hija dulce con todo mi corazón. Que Dios te bendiga siempre, siempre!!

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