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Yarn Along – November 8
Following Ginny this morning and her literary friends on a Yarn Along…..
Knitting today will be focused on fininshing an Heirloom Blanket. This is the first hand-knit item I have made for the little pea-in-the-pod, a soon-to-be-born granddaughter. This soft blanket will match some co-ordinated outfits to be given to my daughter when I travel to her baby shower next month.
I have knit many baby gifts in my time but this one was accompanied by a feeling of awe and wonder. A miracle of life inside of my daughter. My daughter! As I knit this blanket I think about that little baby who will be wrapped in it and I reflect that her grandmother’s love will encircle her with this blanket. I pray for her, this wonderful little being who will wrap her fingers around my daughter’s finger just as my daughter once wrapped hers around mine. Such sweet memories I have and now my daughter will have her own sweet memories, too.
This pattern is named appropriately for it truly is an heirloom. An heirloom of love passed from a mother (who will soon be a grandmother) to her daughter (who will soon be a mother) to her own sweet babe who will be loved by all.
The rather bizzare tale is continuing to unfold in The Shadow of the Wind. Next week I hope to give you a review and present a nicely blocked Heirloom Blanket.
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That will be such a special blanket!
That made me cry. I know your daughter will treasure this blanket always.
Wow! That is a stunning blanket! I just love that pattern.
Beautiful blanket and I love your enthusiasm of the baby to be 😀 I think it is a perfect blanket for a perfect being.
Oh it is a gorgeous blanket! Such a beautiful gift for a new treasure.
Not only is the blanket something to be treasured, so is this post! Having one’s daughter become a mom is one of the most wonderful events in life [I think anyway]! I hope once it is wrapped around your little pea pod you will take pictures to show us!
xx
Its perfect in every way! T was given a blanket just like that, same colour and i’m thinking almost same pattern. i’ll have to have a look and see what pattern she used.
Can’t wait to see your other “pea” knits 🙂
I really love the blanket. My sister is expecting her first baby next Feb and I am thinking that this would be a lovely knit for her. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful blanket, and so special for your daughter and granddaughter–truly an heirloom!
Wow.. indeed !!!!
The Shadow of the Wind…one of the best books ever! Beautiful blanket too.
Oh, that is such a gorgeous pattern and sweet colour x
Beautiful blanket! I am looking forward to seeing it wrapped around an equally beautiful baby!
i agree with tracey, this post is so precious. makes me have tears for the mother, daughter, grandmother bond. you are all so blessed to have each other, and you are a phenomenal knitter. the blanket (and all you make) is just gorgeous.
Sitting here snuggling my 2 week old second son and so exceed for you and your family!
I can’t imagine the anticipation and excitement knitting something for a grandchild… so amazing! Your blanket is beautiful.