So the second of the two baby blankets is now under way. I’ve decided to go with a lovely green colour for the blanket since we don’t yet know the sex of this new bundle of joy. It’s a very similar basketweave pattern to the first one, though not exactly the same. I actually found this pattern in a book, Knitting For Baby, that Dave’s mom got me a few months ago. I think it’s fitting that I should use it to knit up a blanket for her first grandchild!
But, instead of using the cotton chenille yarn they suggest for the pattern, I’ve decided to go with a bamboo/wool blend. I’ve never knit with bamboo yarn before, but I’m already impressed with how even it is to work with. Plus, the wonderful woman at The Wool Mill told me that bamboo yarn is antibacterial. Did you know? Apparently it’s a property of the fibre itself, no extra treatment needed. Perfect for tiny babies. And I mean, come on, they even call the yarn “Snuggly Baby Bamboo” so really, how could I pass it up.
I can’t wait to see how this one turns out. But I won’t have to wait long. My future sister-in-law’s baby shower is just a month away! Better get knitting!
Details for this blanket are ravelled here.
