That "welcome home" blanket was pretty much abandoned. I started another project with the only idea being "shells". I did a basic chain after the starter chain then did the shells. I wanted to make sure I had a solid base to at least have the option of adding an edging to it later.
I didn't count any of it, just kind of winged it and went as far as I thought would be suitable for a baby. After a few rounds of shells I became bored with it so I switched it up a little by adding a 'bridging' area.
I liked the fact it reminded me of little hearts so I did a couple of rows then went back to the shelling. None of it was really planned but I love the way it's turning out. The only problem with this is going to be weight. Even though I'm using size 10 bamboo thread, the current piece is already getting very heavy for a baby to use. Or maybe it's just my way of thinking.
When I started this I was working width wise but after calculating how far one skein of thread takes me, I decided the width is now the length. It's almost the same length as a regular receiving blanket so no biggie. I figure the width should be 2/3 the length and right now, I'm almost at a third of that.
There was a bit of an issue on keeping it even as I went from the bridged area to the shelled area and on one side it isn't completely even. So in the end I will have to do some kind of edging to bring it all together evenly. With all the work I'm putting into this, I plan it to become an heirloom piece.
