As I shared with you all last week, Disney at Ruffles and Stuff is having an awesome contest on her blog this month. After making Eleanor’s t-shirt ruffle skirt, I fell in LOVE with ruffles and came up with the idea of making a baby blanket covered in ruffles. I haven’t really seen anything like it online and am excited to add it to my upcycling repertoire.
Before making the blanket, I sketched out my idea and came up with some color scheme possibilities then headed out to the thrift store. I already had a couple of men’s white t-shirts (clean & unstained!) at home, and I knew I was going to need a lot of material so I headed straight for the men’s section. I was lucky enough to find some x-large/large pink and yellow t-shirts. I did go over to the women’s section, and although it was more colorful, there weren’t as many choices as far as large blank tees go (I did settle on a couple just in case though).
I used one shirt of each color for my first blanket, and it measures about 20×22″. I would have loved to make a full-size crib blanket, but I didn’t want to mess with funky seam lines on the back.
Amy,
I love the ruffled baby blanket. I think you have a winner with this one. Your color choices look great too. I predict mass production on this one. It'll be a great seller. Good luck.
Laura
Thanks Laura–it was a lot of fun making this one, so hopefully I won't get bored making more!
I love this blanket! Adorable! I agree with Laura, this one will be a great seller.
it's adorable! I've been thinking of making a crocheted blanket exactly like this!
Thanks Casey! I need to expand my crocheting projects myself; I've been thinking of making a ripple blanket for my little one on the way. I love the to make list on your blog–I need to add one of those on mine!