I began this patchwork knitted baby blanket over a year ago for my youngest granddaughter. I have worked on it from time to time over the past year. It was a happy day when I realized that I had finally finished all THIRTY-FIVE squares! I am still a novice knitter and basically have only mastered “knit” and “purl”! Okay, maybe “knit two together”. The sight of a knitting pattern with complex directions baffles me.
It was certainly a baffling day when I realized that I NOW had to figure out a way to join all 35 of the squares together and weave in all lose ends – in a manner that satisfied my “perfectionist” streak. “Perfectionist” and “beginner” don’t exactly go together! I watched youtube videos about joining squares and read knitting books. I tried a couple of the suggested techniques but still wasn’t satisfied with the way it looked. One video suggested crocheting them together…except I don’t know crochet!
There must be a way to finish this that will look good and make me happy. Any suggestions from you master knitters out there??? I confess to being frustrated and at a loss for what to do. I love the colors and I think it will be adorable if/when I can ever get it finished…
p.s. 5 of the squares are on the sofa where I’ve been working on them! 
UPDATE: I found a particularly helpful youtube video which I will post later with pics of the finished blanket. I have now joined the first row of squares! Looking good so far!
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wish I could give you the best idea but what I’ve done in the past is to take a big hole needle and yard and hand sew them together..
I like the colors too – they work good together!
Hugs
Thank you, Kristeen! I finally found a youtube video which helped and have been working on the blanket. Hopefully, in a couple of weeks, I can post a pic of the finished product. I’m a slow knitter!
Hi Dianne ~~ Well I can see your keeping yourself busy this winter. I can not knit at all ,so I won’t be any help. lol
The blanket is so pretty I love the colors you chose. Now, it’s just putting it altogether. Such a beautiful keepsake for your grandchild very precious!
Hugs Rosemary…xoxo
Thanks, Rosemary! I’ve actually sewn together the first two rows and I’m working on weaving in the ends on them. Slow but steady progress.
Dianne, it is going to be so beautiful! I’m glad you found a way that is working for you. YouTube is a great resource! Any hour of the day, too! LOL! I look forward to seeing it finished!! blessings ~ tanna
What a beautiful blanket and the colors are so sweet! It will keep your precious grandchild warm and cozy! I can’t wait to see the finished blanket and glad you found a tutorial. I only crochet, so no help from me! xx