Lots of people are knitting for lots of babies. One of the nice things about working in a yarn shop is meeting all the happy grandmas to be. For some the yarn shop is one of the first stops they make when they hear that a baby is on the way.
Irene has knit for a lot of babies over the years. Generally she knits afghans. There are twins on the way in the family, so there’s a lot of knitting.
Sexes were unknown when she started to knit, so we picked neutral colors. She wanted simple knitting so it would go quickly.
Big Baby is a favorite for baby blankets- the multi color is pretty, the yarn thick so it works up quickly, and it’s machine washable.
Here’s the first blanket
Blue Green Blankie
It’s a big piece of knitting- simple garter stitch. We thought that maybe it was a little too simple, so it got a crocheted border.
Crochet Shell Border
Crochet shells- six double crochet in each one. A nice way to dress up an edge.
Here’s the other blanket
Primary Colors Blankie
This one has it’s shell edge, too.
What’s your go to knit for babies?
I don’t know. I don’t have a baby to knit for. Hopefully one day soon!
Love the primary colors blanket! I feel I missed so much!