#baby blanket

[emilysidhe]

Since knitting was apparently trending yesterday (?), this is the baby blanket I finished while watching the 2007 BBC Persuasion. It’s for my cousin’s new baby. I still need to weave in the ends and block, but it’s basically done.

The yarn is one skein Lion Brand Mandala Baby in the Neverland color way, two skeins of Bernat Softee Baby in Flannel, and two different white baby yarns that I already had because I ran out of the first one four white stripes from the end. (Technically, this was all yarn that I already had, but only because during the first wave of Covid I knew so many people who had just had babies or were expecting that I panic-bought baby yarn the first day nonessentials businesses reopened so that I’d have enough if we went back into full lockdown. I’m still working through the stash).

People who know entrelac knitting are looking at the pictures going, “How did you get it so that every row has one side triangle instead of alternating rows that have triangles on each side with rows of only rectangles?” And the answer is that I read the instructions wrong and had a wonky base triangle at the very beginning, but I hid it in the crocheted border

No one will ever know.

#knitting #entrelac knitting #baby blanket

[mariana-oconnor]

The reason I haven't been particularly present on here for the last few months. Finally given this to its recipient so it can go on here.

Another baby blanket. This time for @chronicwhimsy's new arrival. The picture quality isn't very good, sadly. I couldn't get a decent full picture of it and the contrast is terrible. Pale colours, my beloathed.

Double knitting, it's about 1m squared.

The folder for my designs for this one is called 'Magic Blanket', which I think is pretty self-explanatory. Trying to make a dragon look friendly is its own special challenge.

#I made something #knitting #double knitting #stitchcraft #I knitted something #baby blanket #dragon #unicorn #my knitting

[things-from-strings]

i've completely fucked up the geometry of this damn thing, but i love it too much to frog it 🖤💜❤️🧡💛🤍

#wip #yarn #crochet #crochet blanket #baby blanket #star

[gornwen]

Please admire my giant baby blanket for Handsome's very tiny niece.

And all the ends I had to weave in.

Pattern: Fly Away Blanket from Tin Can Knits

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted and Comfy Color Mist

#yarnblr #finished object #yarn motherfucker #knitblr #knit knit knit #knitting #baby blanket #life with pants #yarn #i made this #knit #handknit

[moonandtrees]

REPOSTED WITH CORRECT LINK TO CREATOR.

the pattern used was created by:https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlyssiaCreates

#crochet #crochet pattern #moon #stars #sun #baby blanket #fall vines

[miniaturestitches]

Yesterday I learned a lesson.

Although the blanket had been ready for a couple of months now, I was only able to gift it yesterday to my pregnant friend.

A few days prior, I was hesitant about giving a hand-made gift.

What if it was not appropriate? What if it was too much? What if she dislikes the color or the pattern? What if she already has too many blankets? What if it ends up fraying or pilling quickly? What if the fibers trigger some weird allergies? What if it sends the wrong message?

So many what-ifs...Some of them ridiculous, I know. I was seriously contemplating only gifting the special lactation cookies she loved. In the end, since the blanket was taking up storage space and I didn't want to waste my efforts, I wrapped it up and gifted it.

My friend loved it. She even messaged me later that evening to personally let me know how touched she was that I hand-knitted a blanket for her baby. She told me that she will treasure that blanket.

I gave an unevenly-stitched fragile blanket, and instead, my friend received a thoughtful loved-filled gift.

Sometimes we need another set of eyes to remind us of the beauty in what we do.

Sure, my stitches would never be as even as a machine's. But every stitch is accompanied by love, prayers and best wishes for her baby. A machine could have easily produced the same-sized blanket in a matter of minutes. Still, each moment working on that blanket was meaningfully spent for someone special. I didn't just create an item. It was a lovingly crafted message of love from me to a dear friend.

We crafters are often our own worst critics. Sometimes we become too obsessed with perfection that it hinders us from communicating our love.

Perhaps next time, rather than focus on the little imperfections, I should step back and see the whole of what I created.

#knitted #knitting #miniaturestitches #yarn #handmade #baby blanket #blanket #2023-August-13 #gift #crafting #crafts #knitblr

[8irdies]

douglas sshlumpie dinosaur! he's extremely soothing

#douglas plush #plushies #stuffed animals #cuddle buddy #stuffies #plush #safeplush #kidcore #plushcore #soft toy #cozy bed #baby blanket #dinosaur #dino plush #cozycore #my plushies

[cora-creates]

Gift has been given, so I can post this now! I’m so happy with how it turned out! Bonus hats in the corner.

#crochet #cora crochets #baby blanket #Melanie’s mandala pattern #Hobbii butterfly yarn

[kidcore-nostalgia]

#kidcore #nostalgia #nostalgic #retro #clowns #vintage #fabric #childhood #baby blanket #clowncore #primary colours #primary colors #cute #soft #1980s #80s kid #childhood memories #toywave

[sewambitious]

Almost forgot to show you guys before I gave it to the new parents 😊

#handweaving #weaving #table loom #8 shaft weaving #hand weaving #8 shaft loom #baby blanket #handwoven baby blanket

[prinzgnomeovonchaos]

Random thought, but a growing baby blanket would be such a cute idea!

Example:

You start with the pink square for a baby, then once the child is a toddler you add the blue. For child sized add green, and then finally yellow for a full adult sized blanket. (Colours are just for show)

You could even make each square symbolic in colour and pattern and make a kind of very rough history blanket! Or if crochet/knitting isn't your thing, maybe quilting would work?

I know if someone had taken the time to grow my own personal blanket for me I would make it a family heirloom on the spot.

#fiber arts ideas #baby blanket #crochet #knitting

[reckless-stitches]

Was giving the theme galaxy for a baby blanket. I think I pulled it off well

#crochet #amigurumi #originalrecklesspost #crocheted #crocheting #crochet inspiration #crochet blanket #crochet baby blanket #baby blanket #stuffed aminals

[skygemspeaks]

Finished knitting this lovely baby blanket for my cousin and his wife!

#knitting #yarn #yarn crafts #fiber art #blanket #ravelry #caron baby cakes #baby blanket #molly's blankie #mine #personal #nonfandom

[things-from-strings]

was fucking around w/ color & think i may have accidentally started a baby blanket 😶‍🌫️ 🔥⭐️🔥

probably a good thing; seems like everyone around me is starting families, & what kind of crocheter would i be if i didn't make things for the next gen?

keeping in w/ family tradition, i'll stick to dc stripes & chevron patterns (& terrible but everlasting yarn lol)

#wip #yarn #crochet #baby blanket #crochet blanket #the gauge/tension is so off #but that can be fixed w/ a wash & block #doubt any kid'll care eithervway tho lol

[elegantheartdaze]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't regret learning to knit earlier in my son's life. Now I make all this beautiful baby stuff for friends' little ones, but mine is getting bigger and it takes longer to knit him things.

#cosycore #fiber art #knitting #knittersgonnaknit #baby blanket

[emeraldthesilent]

The yarn is garbage but it's too pretty to hate

(Yarn is red heart boutique but I've heard similar complaints for similar yarn in other brands)

The pattern is free, I personally use ealachan's modifications.

#knitting #cottagecore #handmade #ten stitch blanket #baby blanket #hand knitted #knittersoftheworld #knitblr #knitspiration #knitknitknit