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Barnaby's Christening Shawl

I made this for Barnaby

Created by: Maria L

  • Project Details

    About

    A Christening gift for my Grandson's Christening Day 6.8.17

    My mum made a blanket for my children to use on their birth and christening day. I thought I would try to make a special one as an heirloom gift for my grandchildren.

    I was thinking that I would be using DK wool but when I ordered the pattern and wool. I had ordered a beautiful soft cotton, after much thought on whether i could make it, I went for it and am nervously excited as its taking me every waking moment to complete it. I am enjoying seeing it develop and grow into something quite beautiful!!

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3) 25cm
    • Single Point 3.25mm (US 3) 30cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    Other : My stitch markers were actually other coloured wool to maintain and balance the amount of knitting achieved in a single knitting session and achieve certain amounts of work in a time frame.

    I also used ribbon 12mmx5m in cream to create decorative bord

    Measurements

    Notes: I am making my blanket smaller by (5") on the length of the inner section.. The width is the amount of stitches cast on (185) so the inner section will measure 34"x29". The reason for this is making sure I have enough time to complete project and that I do not run out of the yarn. There is also a 4" border enveloping the centre section so blanket with be plenty big enough I think! Fingers crossed!!

    Tags

    • Blankets & Throws
    • Babies
    • Boys
    • Girls

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Advanced

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jun 1, 2017 Finished on: Jul 28, 2017

  • Comments

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    9 Comments

    • Jacquie W

      Absolutely beautiful 😍
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    • Maria L

      Ahh thank you Beth it’s still I think my best work. At the time I was worried I wouldn’t be able to knit very well with cotton, as thought it a step too far, but I just had to go for it! I couldn’t not finish it for my Grandsons christening;) it was a proud moment seeing him using it on the day ;) it’s amazing what you can do when you put you mind to it ;) thank you once again Beth x
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    • Beth D

      This is gorgeous work. You must be (and deserve to be) very proud.
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    • Janice S

      • Chislehurst

      Stunning 😍
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    • Sandy W

      are there charts or written instructions
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Beautiful blanket,looks so intricate and lovely. It’s a stunning piece of work :)
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    • Marie H

      I absolutely love this baby blanket. Where did you find the pattern?
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    • Maria L

      Thank you for your kind words Vera, your pattern pushed me to my limits. I am so pleased with the results my Grandson and whole family loved it! A Beautiful heirloom gift. :) Maria xxx
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    • Oge Knitwear Designs (Vera Stensrud)

      This certainly will become an heirloom, beautiful work, you have done my pattern proude :D
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