If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ section. You will need to register
before you can post: click on "Login or Sign Up" above to proceed. Please note Project Blogs, Groups, and some forum areas are only visible to users who have confirmed their registration. Thank you, and enjoy your crafty day!
Did you know Amazon is an affiliate? By clicking through our affiliate link (the Amazon logo in this box) you are helping support FiberKind at no cost to you.
In the original forum I posted looking for a baby cardi pattern, but now I'm looking for a blanket pattern as well. I'd love to see your favorite modern baby blanket patterns. I'll be using a variegated DK weight cotton that I have in my stash. ETA: I'm an experienced knitter, so all suggestions are welcome. I'm just looking for something new/different than I've done in the past.
Back in the day, I just looked through stitch dictionaries for interesting (but not TOO interesting) texture or lace patterns and added two inches of seed stitch on all four sides (since I was using worsted, it was ten stitches left and right and fourteen rows top and bottom). Eventually that got too boring, so I did the seed stitch borders in a different color than the main stitch pattern. (Yes, that involved intarsia twisting for the color changes at the side edges and a second skein for the second edge.)
My current favorite is the wavy checkerboard baby blanket. It had enough texture to keep it interesting, but is fairly easy and makes good tv and travel knitting. I would post a picture, but I deleted all of them with my project pages. The seller has an etsy store Bunny Totem Knits, and she has several beautiful patterns posted.
ilexedits Great idea to just pick a stitch pattern. I may end up doing that. LOL! I'll skip the intarsia this time since I'm in a hurry, but that's a really great idea for the future. Seems like lots of my friends' kids are having babies now, so I'm thinking I need to knit up some baby FO's to have on hand.
FreedomLover I really like that! I may be able to pick up a solid, coordinating color for the center and edges. I'm using some Zombie Yarns cotton. If Lorna is at the fiber fest maybe she'll have some solids or semi-solids that will work.
cheshirestripes Thanks! I'll have a look. I may have to go on a baby blanket and cardigan spree and put aside some items for the next babies to come along.
Cablegrrl I love that pattern. I have half a pack of that yarn. I might be able to make a smaller version...maybe go up a needle size to make it go farther.
We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.
Comment