Saturday, March 31, 2012
Babies! Babies! Babies!
Since August I have had my hands FULL of knits/crochet for babies! I've been busy creating 4 baby blankets for baby showers, 2 blankets for a fundraiser, and playing around with boatload of baby yarn to try some new projects with...
The gift of something handmade in my opinion is far more valuable than anything store bought. I'm pretty predictable when it comes to baby showers - a handmade blanket, cute bag, simple card, and MAYBE a little something extra like birth month stickers or a reusable bag. Baby registries these days are quite extensive and sometimes difficult to navigate through. Who knew there were so many bottle rack choices? or wash cloth combo packages? Some of these baby stores are nuts! In the end though, you probably will not find a hand knit or crochet blanket... which is exactly what I have to offer! Made with love and especially picked out for the mom-to-be and baby duo.
The gift of handmade comes with a small price - materials, time, and presentation. It's hard to know exactly how much to spend on making a gift. What is the occasion? What would you normally spend if you weren't making something handmade? Who is the recipient(s)? How long will this project take? Do you have a pattern already picked out? One of the most important things for me when I knit or crochet a gift is to keep in mind what the use and practicality of the item will be. When it comes to baby blankets I'm very choosy about what the end product will be. First, I pick out yarn-- It has to be soft, easy to knit with, and most importantly - machine washable! Most of the baby yarns in commercial stores are machine washable, and some are even dryer safe! Also, it has to be the right colors for the right person. If they are a traditional type of person then maybe the funky bright yarns aren't the right one for their baby. Second -- I pick out what pattern I want to use for the blanket. Many I have chosen from the free pattern search or I have created a pattern of my own based on bits and pieces of many others. Timing is tricky and there is no concrete guideline to finishing a baby blanket. It depends on how experienced at knitting you are, If you are a fast or slow knitter, how far in advance have you given yourself, and also how much time in your schedule allows for knitting. This all seems like a lot to consider when contemplating your next baby shower gift, but trust me, it is all worth it to give a gift that is meaningful and heartfelt.
Pictures to come soon, but if you can't wait and are interested in my selections of baby blankets, check out my creations on Etsy.
The gift of something handmade in my opinion is far more valuable than anything store bought. I'm pretty predictable when it comes to baby showers - a handmade blanket, cute bag, simple card, and MAYBE a little something extra like birth month stickers or a reusable bag. Baby registries these days are quite extensive and sometimes difficult to navigate through. Who knew there were so many bottle rack choices? or wash cloth combo packages? Some of these baby stores are nuts! In the end though, you probably will not find a hand knit or crochet blanket... which is exactly what I have to offer! Made with love and especially picked out for the mom-to-be and baby duo.
The gift of handmade comes with a small price - materials, time, and presentation. It's hard to know exactly how much to spend on making a gift. What is the occasion? What would you normally spend if you weren't making something handmade? Who is the recipient(s)? How long will this project take? Do you have a pattern already picked out? One of the most important things for me when I knit or crochet a gift is to keep in mind what the use and practicality of the item will be. When it comes to baby blankets I'm very choosy about what the end product will be. First, I pick out yarn-- It has to be soft, easy to knit with, and most importantly - machine washable! Most of the baby yarns in commercial stores are machine washable, and some are even dryer safe! Also, it has to be the right colors for the right person. If they are a traditional type of person then maybe the funky bright yarns aren't the right one for their baby. Second -- I pick out what pattern I want to use for the blanket. Many I have chosen from the free pattern search or I have created a pattern of my own based on bits and pieces of many others. Timing is tricky and there is no concrete guideline to finishing a baby blanket. It depends on how experienced at knitting you are, If you are a fast or slow knitter, how far in advance have you given yourself, and also how much time in your schedule allows for knitting. This all seems like a lot to consider when contemplating your next baby shower gift, but trust me, it is all worth it to give a gift that is meaningful and heartfelt.
Pictures to come soon, but if you can't wait and are interested in my selections of baby blankets, check out my creations on Etsy.
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