So, this first project is made using delicate rainbow colors and is perfect for babies. Consequently it'll be perfect as a baby shower gift.

Boho chic blankets

Next, if you prefer linear rather than concentric gradients, you can make this mesmerizing mosaic blanket. Overall, by using fine patterning and simple stitches this is a much more soothing and less energetic. However, that also has its place. Furthermore, the gentler patterning will also be a much better fit for a greater variety of interiors. In particular, this is especially true for ones where a more energetic pattern would clash.

However, if what you're after is a traditional design, full of lace, cables, puffs and shells, then this heirloom baby blanket is just the thing for you. To summarize, it uses many stitches, and is probably addressed to more advanced crocheters. Although, if you want to challenge yourself or simplify with repeated stitches there is room for that as well.

To begin with, here is an example that combines simple stitches and and intriguing texture. Overall, it's a great pattern for a 3 color combo, but also it can have more, for example in a rainbow arrangement. That said, regardless of the color scheme you choose, the texture of this blanket is absolutely wonderful visually and tactilely. Therefore, this blanket will be one for the family books.

Of course, you can also make one with an amazing and vivid color combo in light and medium purple. I mean this is one great looking project.

However, as mentioned an Elements CAL bedspread can also incorporate the basic square as a central motif and build around it. Consequently, the bedspread “revolves” around the main square, with concentric rings around it.

So, here is the first embodiment using the Elements CAL square as a building block. While one may consider it a bit subdued in its earth tones, it's actually very energizing in its redwood and flame tones.

However, if you think Christmas needs a little more summer, why not make this pizza-inspired floral gem? Thus, you can demonstrate that a flower wall hanger can be summery in the winter.