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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Crochet Baby Gifts: Afghan and Amigurumi Bunny Set

If you want to give a unique and meaningful gift, you can't go wrong with handmade! 

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

This afghan and amigurumi bunny set is for my soon to arrive niece or nephew. I've always wanted to try a star afghan and as soon as I saw this new pattern book for amigurumi animals, there was no doubt I was trying one of those too!

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Since seven has long been believed to be a lucky or magical number, I was absolutely set on making a seven point star. Unfortunately for me, there are limited patterns to choose from. I ended up finding a pattern in a book called Geometrics: A New Way To Crochet, by Ruthie Marks. I followed the pattern except I did double crochet throughout instead of the front post double crochet it calls for.

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree



I also got the bunny pattern from a book. Everyone's been talking about Edward's Menagerie, by Kerry Lord of Toft Alpaca Shop and for good reason...it's beautiful! All the animals in here are super cute and I can't wait to try more! If you decide to try the animals in this book, take a look at Toft Alpaca Shop's YouTube Channel for some great tips. 



Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree

Crochet Baby Gift Set: star afghan with matching amigurumi bunny >> Over The Apple Tree


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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    Wow! The blanket is gorgeous. I love the color scheme! And the bunny is adorable, especially his little vest!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party

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    1. LauraFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by and for hosting the link up T'onna!

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  2. Rita C at PanoplyFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Laura, I'm stopping in from the Sunday Showcase - who couldn't stop dead in their tracks with such a compelling photo?? Those colors you chose to blend (love!), the bunny, the afghan....so frickin' adorable! I <3'd your Etsy shop for future reference. Just adorable.
    RIta C at Panoply

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    1. LauraFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      Thank you Rita! I actually had other colors all picked out but at the last minute I ran back to the store and exchanged them! If it didn't have to be gender neutral I probably would have gone in a totally different direction. Thanks for visiting.

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  3. JessFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Oh my gosh...this is super adorable! :)

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  4. Rachel @ The Philosophers WifeFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    What beautiful gifts! I absolutely love the color scheme.

    I'd love to have you share at this week's Yarn Fanatic Party! http://philwife.blogspot.com/2015/02/yarn-fanatic-party-24.html

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    1. LauraFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks for your comment Rachel, I will check it out!

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  5. Ana Love CraftFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Wonderful!!! I absolutely love the sweet rabbit! Such beautiful colors too!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Hope you have a wonderful day!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Wooooow so adorable!! ♥

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  7. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I found your blog through the Petals to Picot 's link party . I love your creations! Thanks for sharing the titles of the books you've used for your creations. I am your new follower, via GFC and Google+. I leave the link to my blog if you want to visit me ..http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
    Nice to meet you :)

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    1. LauraFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:34 PM

      Hi Marisa! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to say hi. I will definitely check out your blog. have a great day!

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  8. Katie CraftsFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    What a beautiful blanket! I always make boring crocheted blankets but never thought to do something like this. You've inspired me!

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    1. LauraFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:40 PM

      I never do afghans because they take FOREVER! Boring or not I'm sure yours are beautiful and good for you for having the patience. I prefer the near instant gratification of smaller projects like hats but since this was for someone special I sucked it up;-) There's are tons of different star afghan patterns on Pinterest, good luck on yours. Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. MariaFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    How sweet, and absolutely beautifully made!

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  10. Little CrochetFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    So sweet! I love this set! Thank you for sharing :) Marie

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  11. Gentle JoyFebruary 20, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    This is an adorable set... and I love the colors in it. :)

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  12. UnknownFebruary 20, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    So precious! Thank you for sharing! I found you on Fridays unfolded Link Party!

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  13. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Oh my, he is just lovely. What a great pattern, he could be done in any combination of colours to give a totally different look too. (though I do love the soft colours you have used here)

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  14. Lilly's MomFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Your blanket and little bunny are so lovely! I love the colors you have used. I'm sure this will be a much treasured gift for the little baby.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    oh both blanket and bunny are adorable!! whichever child receives these will be so happy and in love :) thanks for sharing where to find the patterns :)

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  16. April GrantFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I love the pattern of the blanket. Beautiful. Thanks for linking up with Turn it Up Tuesday!

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  17. stina sæmFebruary 22, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Grate work
    I love the cute bunny, Amigurumi toys are the most fun thing to do and so nice to see your work.
    I am now doing this cute litle cuddlydoll again. http://stinasaem.blogspot.com/search/label/Amigurumi
    Have a good week
    Stína Sæm

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  18. Lou Lou GirlsFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    This looks incredible! Super cute. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. It wouldn't be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls

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  19. Jas @ All that's JasFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    This bunny is going to get lots of love and create great memories! Love the whimsical look. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things, hope to see you again!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I love this blanket and bunny! I've made a couple blankets with the same pattern, but I love the color scheme of your blanket. Adorable! I'm featuring your bunny and blanket at this weekend's Submarine Sunday Link Party! I hope you'll stop by and link up again! Have a great weekend!!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  21. JennaMarch 2, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Awww, that bunny is just too adorable! That is such a great baby gift to give - it will be treasured for quite a while!

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  22. Glenn CrawfordOctober 1, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    During baby shower programs we are looking for beautiful and unique baby shower gifts. Therefore we are always looking over here and there that means retail shops, online shopping sites and many other places; apart from these places here also we have found some unique collection of baby gifts and I hope these are really wonderful and baby loves to have it. I was just wondering what techniques and people are using to prepare these kinds of baby gifts.

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