Babies, babies and more babies

One of the most rewarding times to knit is when someone is having a baby.  I love to knit for babies.  I am a firm believer in that fact that every baby should have a heritage blanket~ something special they can treasure and perhaps, pass down to their children.

This past summer and fall I had the joy of knitting 3 baby blankets; 2 for coworkers and 1 for a dear friend.  I am also a bit of a traditionalist and so most of the baby blankets I knit are white.

When working in white there are two very important things to keep in mind.  First, choose a pattern.  White is an ideal choice for a knit with a pattern because it will show very well.  Second, wash your hands.  They hands build up oils as you work and you don't want the oils or any dirt to be knitted into your blanket.

This is a diamond-weave pattern for Harvey.  I had the pleasure of making the blanket~ I did not make the baby  :)

Lil;y's blanket

Lily's blanket

One of the very best things about knitting is the joy that it brings to other people when you give the items away.  

I have a good friend in Midland who never thought she would be able to carry a baby.  After a number of years, it was a tremendous surprise for my friend and her husband to discover they were pregnant!

Miss Lily is due at the end of November and she will be so loved!  And wrapped in a warm pink blanket.

If you're interested and what to begin knitting, a baby blanket is one of the very best things to do.  It's small-ish, square so it's easier to keep track of a pattern, and will bring tremendous joy.