I must admit…I’m not terribly fond of infants. I find them a little creepy and breakable. I mean, they’re adorable and all….I’m just never sure what to do with them. (Now, a dog…that’s different 😉
Having said that, babies do have their virtues. For example, they create the most marvelous opportunity for knitting! As luck would have it, there’s a new baby on its way for the Williams family on the other side of the pond in Denmark. We do not, nor shall we, know what variety the baby will be, not until after it has arrived. No matter, I shall be prepared!
As Mumsie is to be a great-grandmother for the first time, I thought it would be lovely if we joined forces on a project. We’re doing this:
I’ve ordered KnitPicks Swish DK in Wonderland Heather, Dove Heather and Peapod. I’m going to modify the construction a little so that we can each make squares. I’ll join them together.
In my search for blankets, I came upon these. I’m pretty sure one of them will make its way onto my needles at some point. I’m especially fond of the woven looking one because of the clever way the ribbing works its way into the basketweave pattern.
Aren’t these little accessories sweet and inspiring? Love the duckling feet!
The PurlBee is such an amazing resource; I love the simplicity and organic quality of their knits. I think everybody, Mom and Pop too, ought to have one of these hats. One for me, please!
Cardigan for Merry has been on my Ravelry queue for a very long time, just waiting for someone to announce a baby. Here’s my chance! I’m going to use Quince & Co Chickadee for this one. I’ve just ordered a few skeins in Winesap.
Then I found this! Immediately, I emailed Mumsie and Carl to say “Yeah. This is definitely happening”! I’m hoping to squeeze this event for every last drop of knitting magic!
Andrea @ This Knitted Life
I have made five of those Purl Bee hats so far! Love them.