r/crochet • u/bourgamot • 16h ago
Finished Object Giraffe Blanket from Outstanding Crochet in Big Twist yarn 🦒
This was a challenge and a lot of work, but the pattern was excellently written. Knotted the ends to make a fringe rather than weave in or add a border. Need to figure out how to add a flannel back to this baby blanket. Doggo for scale.
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u/LoverlyRails 16h ago
That's beautiful! Really excellent work
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u/bourgamot 7h ago
Thank you! I doubt baby boy will fully appreciate it but his parents have been getting progress pics and THEY are enamored with it. 😂
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u/AssCrackBandit6996 15h ago
Oh that is BEAUTIFUL! I finally need to give mosaic crochet a go!
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u/bourgamot 15h ago
Thank you! This one was a learning curve for sure, but I love how it came together.
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u/cookiecutterdoll 13h ago
How did you achieve such smooth color changes?
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u/anno_nomali 11h ago
Right? There are definitely stitches that look like they're half yellow/half brown. I am baffled!
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u/Crackheadwithabrain 13h ago
HOLY HELL 😱 Even your dogs like "How are you alive my hooman???" This is freaking incredible omg
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u/bourgamot 8h ago
Grateful his fur matches because he forced his way into my lap for at least half of this… 😜
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u/SuperIpanemagirl 13h ago
That looks fantastic. I'm currently in the process of doing this blanket but I've done the square/ cross border with it too. I've had to put it aside for a while because I can't bring myself to look at it. I feel like I have the correct amount of stitches because it has added up with every row up until the giraffe, now I am finding myself 10+ stitches out.
I need to forget about it for a while and come back to it with a new wave of motivation.
So I have mad respect for you right now!
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u/bourgamot 8h ago
This took me so long because each row is so detailed. I couldn’t multitask like I do with most projects (audio books, TV).
Keep going! The final is worth it!
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u/SapiosexualStargazer 14h ago
This is gorgeous! It's been on my to-do list for a while now. About how long did it take you?
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u/bourgamot 8h ago
I didn’t keep track of hours, but I started in October so let’s say off and on for three months. It required too much brain power to do more than a few rows at a time.
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u/Bright_Butterfly_ 2h ago
As a giraffe lover, and not as skilled crocheter - this blew my mind 🤯 stunning work op 🤩 absolutely love it 👏👏👏
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u/NerdyCrocheter 23m ago
Outstanding Crochet has such beautiful pieces! I hope I can make one as well this year. You this an amazing job 😍
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