Craftster user Jennickell found some cute receiving blankets at the dollar store that were too thin to use alone, so she sandwiched two together, and then crocheted a pretty decorative edge around the blanket. The result is a pretty blanket nice enough to give at your next baby shower! They’re also quick. Jennickel estimated less than two hours including sewing and crocheting.
If you’re not a crocheter, how about sandwiching some readymade lace between the layers when you sew them together? You could also bind the edges with bias tape.
This is such a great idea!
Project Estimate:
- Receiving blankets, $2
- Crochet thread, $2
- Crochet hook, on hand
Total cost: $4
1 Comment
C. C.
Love them! Did you just sew together with machine? Then add the edging?
How did you punch uniform holes around edges to crochet thorough?
I need something frugal and fast (beginning crocheter) and do not have a sewing machine but we have a lot of babies being born and I need lots of baby gifts which add up very fast.
Thanks!