I have been knitting this blanket for what seems like forever, and even put it aside for a while, but when I got the news that my friend's granddaughter had been born I had to get it finished pronto. It is a very simple pattern, just garter stitch, and then the slightly fancy looking but very easy border is knitted separately and stitched on. I am really, really pleased with the finished article. I decided to make a little cardigan with the leftover wool, and I think it makes quite a nice matching set. It has all been parcelled up this evening ready to post it off to little Libby Rose tomorrow.
I discovered a new magazine this week, Homemaker. This is the first issue and I am loving it! It is a lovely mixture of knitting, craft, interior design, cooking, and all sorts of other bits and pieces. I might even have to subscribe, I will see how the next couple of issues go first. A friend recommended Stephen King's On Writing to me today. I've had it on the shelf for a year or two and have only browsed through it, so I decided to give it a go. I also have a book here to read for my book group, but as I have until 28th November and I don't really fancy it, I am putting that off.
Joining in with Ginny's Yarn Along
That's very pretty and I really like that shade of pink. It's so delicate and dainty.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves the King book on writing. I've never read it myself. Lovely baby knitting that you have there, I'm sure the baby will love it and be all snuggly warm :)
ReplyDeleteCute knitting projects - what a lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up about the Homemaker magazine - it looks right up my street.
ah what an adorably sweet set, the blanket and sweater will be cherished i'm sure! i still have all the handknits that were gifted to my babies (and the ones i made as well), safely tucked away for their own someday!
ReplyDeletethat magazine looks wonderful!
i love the satin bow! so nice of you to make for the lucky recipient.
ReplyDeleteOoooh! That Homemaker magazine looks good. I will check it out. I've recently been given a magazine subscription for Mollie Makes - you might like it too :)
ReplyDeleteSweet baby sweater/blanket set. Stephan King is over the top creepy for me to read but the Homemaker magazine looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, what an adorable, sweet baby set! I haven't read anything by King in years, but I bet it will very, very interesting!
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