Sweet and Simple Baby Blanket

I'm trying to work my way through my yarn stash.  I have been eyeing a few crochet hats that I would love to make but feel I need to use up some of what I already have before bringing yet more yarn into the house.  My "studio" is only so big after all!

To make this task a bit easier, I sorted the yarn into coordinating color groups and have been busily crocheting and knitting.  I made this small baby blanket last week using one strand each of white, pink and lavender yarn and a single crochet stitch.  It worked up quickly and is quite feminine and lovely (and just the right size to cover a carseat) after being "finished" by weaving a thin lavender ribbon around the edge.

I plan to gift it to one of my neighbors who recently adopted their daughter.