Tuesday, April 3, 2007

working on the receiving blanket/bath towel/sleeping bag for new grandbaby

After working about 10 swatches to find a nice stitch in the Bluesky organic cotton, decided that since it didn't stretch simple was best. I am doing a double knit receiving blanket that I will finish off into a pocket (bind off each side seperately). It is a large version of EZ's potholder. I am using a 2ply brown/cream twist. The cotton is very fragile (it pulls apart very easily) so I knitting very loosely.

On the plus side, it is VERY soft and feels good in my lap.

Other ideas are bibs, saque/kimono, washcloth, caps and booties. Pictures to follow.

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