Blush Blanket

 

Miracle of miracles! I finished the baby blanket yesterday afternoon. I am so pleased with how the blanket turned out. However, knitting with cotton yarn is problematic for my arthritic hands. I have to pace my knitting and not do too much at one sitting. My hands prefer wool. 

I wrote a long list of what I'd like to knit for the granddaughter-to-be and the grandson from now until the end of the year. I need to focus and knit! I ordered more yarn that should be here by the end of the week to make a baby sweater and hat. Also I want to make a smaller blanket that is perfect for the baby carrier in the car. 

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. BonnyMay 17, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    That is such a pretty pink and your grandchildren are going to be so well wrapped in handknits!

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  2. elizabethMay 17, 2023 at 9:37 AM

    Oh that's beautiful 😍

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  3. VeraMay 17, 2023 at 9:38 AM

    What a beautiful blanket Karen! Luck grand-daughter to be. My hands bother me when I knit with cotton too - it's hard! Can't wait to see your new yarns and learn what you will be knitting next.

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  4. LeftycrafterMay 17, 2023 at 10:05 AM

    A precious blanket. Baby knitting is my favorite to knit. I just need babies to knit for now.

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  5. CathieJMay 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    That blanket is so pretty. Similar to one I recently made for a good friend's daughter who is expecting. I too have made a list of items I want to knit/crochet for my granddaughter and grandson . I am in the middle of a sweater for my granddaughter and want to make a stuffed pup for my grandson. So many cute things to make, so little time.

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  6. MarthaMay 17, 2023 at 7:45 PM

    The 2nd photo is lovely! In your 1st photo, I thought you had yellow and pink in the blanket. I should start a baby blanket project! I did a granny square blanket while pregnant last (for my now 4 year old son).

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  7. AsKatKnitsMay 18, 2023 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful, Karen! I imagine that will be a well used blanket to snuggle that baby girl! And go you for your knit list for your grands!

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  8. MaryMay 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    It's such a beautiful blanket, Karen! and how wonderful to imagine your granddaughter and many other babies wrapped in that loving embrace. xxoo.

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  9. JuliannMay 18, 2023 at 9:57 PM

    What a beautiful blanket! I have loved knitting for our small people. Right now I have socks and a sweater on my needles - both are for me!

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  10. JaneMay 19, 2023 at 12:25 PM

    What a beautiful blanket. That new little one will be wrapped in your love. I hope the new yarn arrives soon.

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  11. ConnieMay 20, 2023 at 6:41 AM

    Your blanket is just lovely. Can't wait to see what other baby items you plan to make in the year ahead. When i put hand knits on my tiny grands they look so comfortable....much better than stiff store bought items.

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