I've been baby knitting again, this time for Eleanor's sister-in-law who gave birth to a little boy last month. They've called him George.
I thought it would be nice to put a few things together for little George.
I knit the Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart back in 2021. There weren't any babies to knit for at that time but when Jack came along, Eleanor used it for him. This time I knew I was knitting for a boy so I chose the Dew colourway in the Drops Baby Merino range. It's a delicate baby blue and the yarn knits up beautifully, it's so soft, perfect for a baby.
This time I made the blanket a little bigger by knitting extra repeats of the pattern. It should make it last longer as George grows.
My go to baby cardigan pattern is the Baby Aosta Cardigan by The Knit Purl Girl, I've made quite a few of these in different sizes with different yarn for different babies and they always come out lovely. This time I've used King Cole Cherished DK in the Turquoise colourway. It's actually got more of a greeny hue to it than you can see here.
I bought a set of three cute sleepsuits to add to the gift which match the blanket perfectly, I think it made a lovely little welcome gift and Jacob's sister seemed pleased with it all.
What a lovely, thoughtful and (I am sure) welcomed gift.
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Ellie
That's such a lovely, thoughtful gift. Baby knits are so sweet and the cardigan pattern is most attractive.
ReplyDeleteGeorge is going to look great and keep snuggly and warm, a truly lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteJo, that is a lovely 'Baby Layette'
ReplyDeleteThat cardigan is such a good looking pattern.
I can well imagine Jacob's sister being pleased with it all.
All the best Jan
Beautiful Jo, you are an excellent knitter, all the things you make look so professional! Such lovely colours too.
ReplyDeleteJo, you have knitted some beautiful items for baby George. His mum must be delighted to have received such thoughtful and personal gifts for her little one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project! The Baby Aosta Cardigan is such a timeless and adorable pattern — no wonder it's your go-to 🧶👶. I love that you've made it in different sizes and yarns for different little ones — so thoughtful 💕. The King Cole Cherished DK in Turquoise sounds gorgeous — especially with that greeny hue you mentioned 🌿💙. It’s those little details that make handmade pieces extra special ✨. Can’t wait to see how this one turns out — such a lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteJo, such a thoughtful gift and hope it is much appreciated. Your knitting is always lovely. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love that. The blanket is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to have tiny people to knit for. The blanket is especially beautiful. Xx
ReplyDeleteThe cardigan and the blanket are very nice ! you did a great job !
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