During my visit home at Christmas last year my mother and I visited this really cool thrift shop where you can find hard back craft books for 50p ... one of the things I pounced on was this book of Beatrix Potter knitting patterns ...
... the designs are very dated and I really purchased it for bunny themed knitting ideas - but flicking through it the other day I found a pattern for Jemima Puddle Duck ... a baby blanket with duckies I thought - that would be sweet. Jemima, I decided, was more goose like than a duck so I changed the pattern to this ...
I used some of
the wool given to me by Auntie Chris (it is amazing how much I have already used!) and it took a while to get the blanket correct as I discovered that designing shapes or pictures in a knitting pattern is not that simple!
I must have knitted and unravelled at least 15 times ... but finally I got all my ducks in a row ...
... and here is my little duckie baby blanket.
It measures 33 1/2" x 28" and has a moss stitch border. Perfect for a crib or a stroller or just for general snuggles.
I quite like ducks ... not quite as much as bunnies ... but they make me smile a lot. Can you believe it is nearly August? Where has the year gone?
... the designs are very dated and I really purchased it for bunny themed knitting ideas - but flicking through it the other day I found a pattern for Jemima Puddle Duck ... a baby blanket with duckies I thought - that would be sweet. Jemima, I decided, was more goose like than a duck so I changed the pattern to this ...
I used some of the wool given to me by Auntie Chris (it is amazing how much I have already used!) and it took a while to get the blanket correct as I discovered that designing shapes or pictures in a knitting pattern is not that simple!
I must have knitted and unravelled at least 15 times ... but finally I got all my ducks in a row ...
... and here is my little duckie baby blanket.
It measures 33 1/2" x 28" and has a moss stitch border. Perfect for a crib or a stroller or just for general snuggles.
I quite like ducks ... not quite as much as bunnies ... but they make me smile a lot. Can you believe it is nearly August? Where has the year gone?
Your persistence paid off, it is just lovely, great job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blanket! Really cute - such a good idea. Well done you. x
ReplyDeletethat is gorgeous, well done, lovely shade of blue!
ReplyDeleteTwiggy
You have done a fantastic job in designing and producing the blanket. I wouldn't have a clue where to start!
ReplyDeletewow you are really clever, I would not know where to start designing this pattern for knitting! too cute :) Thanks for popping by my blog and for your kind words of encouragement :) Catherine x
ReplyDeletethis is sooo adorable!! i want one!! and by the way...i love the beatrix potter books...i stil have them all from when i was little :)
ReplyDeletelaura
That is the sweetest baby blanket!!! Love those little duckies in a row.
ReplyDeleteThe ducks are very cute! I love them all in a row. You did a great job. It was totally worth the effort. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely eautiful Rachael! Almost makes me want another little person so that I could wrap him up in one of these!
ReplyDeletewow...this is so great, worth all your time
ReplyDeleteSharon
What a gorgeous blanket! :)x
ReplyDeletewow I love, it's very very nice !
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful book and a real deal!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ducks - so charismatic. They look quite pourposeful - perhaps they're off to steal someone's picnic!
ReplyDeleteReally love the baby blanket. What a relief someone like you could give the book a new lease of life. x
ReplyDeleteThat is a really lovely blanket, what gorgeous ducks!
ReplyDeleteKimx
I have just discovered your blog via Driftwood. What a delight! So many lovely creations. What a talent you have. I am only sorry that I missed the cupcake swap.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you are sharing.
Sheila
WOW - it is soooooo sweet. What an amazing job you have done, you must be thrilled!! =)
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is beautiful! I just love Beatrix Potter so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket! I really like the moss stitch border. I've used moss stitch borders on some baby blanket projects in the past and I'm always happy with how it looks in the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket.
ReplyDeleteOh my Lord, that is tooooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice to see a baby blanket with pictures on instead of the usual lacy stuff - Its gorgeous - well done! - Natalie x
ReplyDeleteutterly adorable...
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