Kris' Corner - So many baby blankets

I seem to get the same questions…Why so many blankets, Kris? Don’t you get tired of knitting them?

The answers are simple for me. Nope, since as long as there are babies, they will need blankets, and no, amazingly, I don’t get tired of making them.

Somehow the feel of the soft yarn in my hands, the increasing warmth on my lap as the blanket grows and the the relaxing rhythm of my needles clicking away fills my heart as I think about the babies that might be comforted by my work. Some of these blankets I give to friends, such as my niece in the pic below and some I donate to comfort a new mom and baby that could use a “welcome to the world” gift.

I tend to choose the easy patterns, making it the perfect no-brainer project to move my hands and quiet my mind. I stash various “blankets in progress” in favorite locations to have at the ready if I’m waiting at an airport, delayed at a doctors appointment, watching my favorite Dodger baseball games or murder mysteries with my husband or simply when I’m tired and need a cup of tea and a break. I love working with different washable fibers and picking out fun colors.

Baby blankets couldn’t be easier to knit. There are many patterns available including the one I’m working on now which is Jen’s Sail Away Blanket that knits up fast. I’m using two different colors in Nifty Cotton by Cascade Yarns. This particular one is not only a fun design but practical as well for a wrap around baby or a soft spot for baby to play or lie on. Jen also designed the dimensions for a perfect fit in a stroller providing a bit of comfort and snuggle.

So next time you are looking for a new project, consider a baby blanket. It may become your go to project as well. Plus, I promise you will always end up warming a small heart!!!

-Kris

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