Once I get back home, I will share the pattern for those who may be interested in making one for someone. I think this makes a special memorial in lieu of flowers for someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.
Memorial Blankets have grown in popularity, in lieu of flowers, for funeral services. This is a great way to acknowledge, remember and honor someone's life. It is a wonderful keepsake for the family to cherish for generations (unlike flowers...)
I used a variety of shades in blue of Bernat Blanket Yarn and my 10mm Clover hook. It measures approximately 44" x 60".
Memorial Blanket
Memorial Blanket Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
Gauge: 7 HDC stitches x 6 rows = 4"
Size: Approximately 44" wide x 60" long (blanket)
Approximately 20" long from beak to tail (dove)
Materials:
--10mm hook
--Bernat Blanket Yarn in shades of blue - approximately 1,200 yds
--stitch markers
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2tog: Single Crochet 2 stitches together
SC3tog: Single Crochet 3 stitches together
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Directions:
Blanket:
For the blanket portion, I started with a Ch103. Then, 1 HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (102)
For the remainder of the blanket, I just continued with 1 HDC in each st acros until I reached my desired size of approximately 44" x 60". I completed this in less than 2 day's time so I wanted a simple stitch pattern in varying shades of blue.
I then designed and attached a white dove to the center, vertically, with my cousin's name embroidered on it.
To finish, I used blue burlap ribbon - the whole roll that I purchased at Wal-Mart, to gather the blanket, center, vertically, under the dove, and tied in a bow fashion. I attached a personalized Sympathy tag to the ribbon, with a note reserving it for someone special to take home. The funeral home director was kind enough to let me use one of their stands to display the Memorial Blanket at the Visitation and Funeral Services.
Below, you will find the directions for the dove appliqué.
I truly hope sharing my journey, hurt and sorrow in creating this blanket will inspire others to make a memorable keepsake to give to someone who has lost a loved one.
Dove:
1. With white yarn, ch7. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. (6)
2. Ch4. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch. 1 SC in the next 5 st. 3 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn (11)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 9 st and 3 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (14)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 12 st and 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (16)
5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 14 st and 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (18)
6. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 17 st. Ch1 and turn. (19)
7. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 17 st and 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (21)
8. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 20 st. Ch1 and turn. (22)
9. 1 SC in the first 21 st. 3 SC in the last st. Turn. (24)
10. Ch5. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. 1 SC in each of the next 24 st. Turn. (28)
11. Sl st in the first 2 st. Ch1. 1 SC in same st as the Sl st. 1 SC in next 9 st. (Place stitch marker in the 8th st). Then, Sl st in the next 7 st. Then 1 SC in each of the next 10 st. Ch4. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch. Sl st into the last SC st and FO. Turn.
12. Count over and re-join yarn in the 6th st. Ch1 and SC in same st. 1 SC in the next 6 st. 3 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn. (10). You are working on the tail end side.
13. 2 SC in first st. 1 SC in the next 5 st. Leave remaining st unworked. Turn. (7).
14. Sl st in first 5 st. Ch1. 1 SC in same st as last Sl st. 1 SC in next st. 2 SC in last st. FO. Weave ends. (4)
Now, you will be working on the Head portion:
15. Join yarn in the stitch marker from Row 11. Ch1. 1 SC in same st and into each of the next 8 st. Ch1 and turn. (9)
16. 1 SC in each of the first 8 st. Ch1 and turn. (8)
17. 1 SC in the first 7 st. 2 SC in the last. (Place stitch marker in the last st for later use) Ch1 and turn. (9)
18-20. 1 SC across. Ch1 and turn. (9)
21. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 5 st and SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (7)
22. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st and SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (5)
23. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st and SC2tog. FO. Leave long tail for attaching. (3)
Beak:
1. With peach yarn, join yarn at stitch marker on the end at Row 17. Ch1. 1 SC in same st as Ch1. 1SC in next 2 end st. Ch1 and turn. (3)
2. SC3tog. FO. Leave tail for attaching.
Eye:
1. With black yarn, 3 SC into MR. Sl st join and FO. Leave tail for attaching.
Wing:
1. With white yarn, Ch5. 1 SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (4)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st and 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (6)
3. 1 SC in the first 5 st. 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (7)
4-5. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (7)
6. 2 SC in first st and 1 SC in next 6 st. Ch1 and turn. (8)
7. SC2tog. 1 SC in next 6 st. Ch1 and turn. (7)
8. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (7)
9. SC2tog. 1 SC in next 5 st. Ch1 and turn. (6)
10. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (6)
11. SC2tog. 1 SC in next 4 st. Ch1 and turn. (5)
12-13. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (5)
14. SC2tog. 1 SC in next 3 st. Ch1 and turn. (4)
15. SC2tog. 1 SC in next 2 st. Ch1 and turn. (3)
16-18. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (3)
19. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn. (2)
20. 1 SC in first st. Ch1 and turn. (1)
21. 1 SC in st. FO. Leave long tail for attaching. (1)
See pics for eye and wing placement.
'Til we meet again, you will always be in my heart....
Happy Crocheting
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