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The Juliana Blanket

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Ahhhhh.... the feeling of accomplishment when a project is finished. My baby blanket is complete. I designed other blankets a few years ago, but haven't explored this venture for quite some time. I made this blanket with "I Love This Yarn" by RedHeart. It's soft and bulky for added warmth, and the Front Post Stitch (FP) is the main stitch in this baby creation. This blanket in particular is intended for keepsake purposes, not really for rugged use. The next time I make a blanket, maybe a waffle stitch or a shell stitch will be my choice. A simple overview sketch of this blanket pattern would be to chain the width desired, then turn and single crochet across. Next is a row of double crochet to set the stage for the front post stitch. The remainder of the blanket is FP changing colors as you design. Of course, the blanket is finished in the exact reverse order of stitches after you decide how long your blanket will be.  This one measures basically 36 x 39. Lastly, I...