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[Dutchie]

Oooh yes please, that would be a perfect size!

[SunnyMum]

That's really pretty.

[Morganna]

I love that, Beatrix!

[wendy james]

That's really good Beatrix!

[Ella]

I've just dug out my knitting needles again after a few years of not using them. I have so many, I had no idea! I want to make a simple blanket- I know, might as well set fire to £50 notes- and while I was looking for inspiration online, I saw this. I'd never make anything that looked this professional, but how cosy is that ? (I'm feeling autumnal already.)

[ParisGal]

Pockets too Shame it'll be £500 worth of yarn...

[Morganna]

This is my latest effort. It needs to be blocked when I get home (washed and stretched into shape) so it won’t have a wonky hem, pleats and puff sleeves when it’s done :))

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[Morganna]

Ella, this is a really dreadful photo of something similar I made a year or two ago. I got some chunky weight cashmere from Colourmart on special offer, and it worked out very reasonably (about £75) and it is so warm and cozy. I've had a look and This is the nearest they have on offer just now, which is not the same at all; but it's worth checking their offers pages or getting on the mailing list, as they bring on new specials all the time.

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[wendy james]

One set of siblings done.

[rosy]

Beatrix, that’s so lovely.

Ella, that looks eminently doable. It’s all stocking stitch so the only difficulties are the increases/decreases, which are pretty simple if you can make a stitch or knit/purl two together.

[wendy james]

I’ve been making up this weekend, in case you hadn’t worked it out.

[Cerise]

Cute!

[wendy james]

Wrist warmers that are a bit twee but Elvis has claimed them.

Also made up a dress (that still needs pressing, which I’ll do before wrapping) so that’s the second set of siblings done.

[Annabella]

Wendy you are so talented

[Cerise]

Wendy, I saw this on Pinterest and thought of all your gift making!

[wendy james]

That’s clever!

[Shoe]

Do we think this blanket is ok for a new baby regardless of whether its a boy or girl? Or has it turned out a bit too pink?

[Cerise]

It is *quite* pink.

[lazzbo]

It's pink but lovely. I would give it to a gal, honestly.

Did you finish your Iron Lamb jumper by the way, Shoe?

[H1ppychick]

I would give it regardless of the child’s sex.

It’s a lovely piece of work and colours aren’t innately gendered.