For the new modern mums out there…..?
Do you still use hand knitted garments for your babies or do you think its too old fashioned??
We have a tradition in our family for knitting, my grandma did for my little sisters and me, then my mum did, and they both taught me and now im doing a few items for my friend
Does anyone have any patterns for simple blankets and hats/bonnets aswell please??
I think giving handmade gifts is completely acceptable, and almost less worriesome (with the concern of lead in children’s items). I think what truly makes a hand-knitted or crocheted item more "modern" is the textile used, and to a lesser extent, the pattern. Cottons, especially organic, bamboos, and wools are especially sought after because they wear well and are almost always easily tolerable by baby skin.
A lot of yarn companies offer free patterns through their stores. I particularly like these:
http://www.lionbrand.com/content-knittingPatternIndex.html
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php
Good luck!
http://www.twoseasidebabes.etsy.com
I think giving handmade gifts is completely acceptable, and almost less worriesome (with the concern of lead in children’s items). I think what truly makes a hand-knitted or crocheted item more "modern" is the textile used, and to a lesser extent, the pattern. Cottons, especially organic, bamboos, and wools are especially sought after because they wear well and are almost always easily tolerable by baby skin.
A lot of yarn companies offer free patterns through their stores. I particularly like these:
http://www.lionbrand.com/content-knittingPatternIndex.html
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php
Good luck!
http://www.twoseasidebabes.etsy.com
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