Nursery to Toddler

ABC Organic Sweater Knit Blanket $28.49 This organic cotton sweater knit blanket is perfect to wrap baby or mom on a cold night. Knit squares give this blanket an upscale, handmade look. Measures 30" x 40".

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Maroon $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Oatmeal $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Pink $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Blue $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Cable Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket $110 Beautiful and Plush Comfort Add that luxurious look to your babys stroller with this beautiful Cable Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket setThis exquisite set includes a stunning softly cushioned liner decorated with cable design and mini bows and a gorgeous large size matching blanket with a ruffle trim Aside from the elegance and beauty this practical set will attach securely to your stroller with its five point harness and ties What a perfect way to keep your baby comfortable and warm Makes a Perfect gift 100 Cotton Includes Carriage Liner and Blanket Accommodates most strollers Attaches securely to carriage – The top of backing has an overlapping fabric and ties on both sides Opening for 5 point harness Comes in a convenient storage bag Machine Washable

Argyle Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket $120 On the Go – In Style Transform your babys stroller into a luxurious stroller with this stunning Argyle Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket set This exquisite set includes a beautiful softly cushioned liner designed with an argyle pattern and a gorgeous large size matching blanket with a ruffle trim This elegant set can be secured to your stroller with its five point harness and ties So keep your baby comfortable and warm while not giving up on the luxurious look Makes a perfect gift 100 Cotton Includes Carriage Liner and Blanket Accommodates most strollers Attaches securely to carriage – The top of backing has an overlapping fabric and ties on both sides Opening for 5 point harness Machine Washable Comes in a convenient storage bag

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Dreamtime 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Colorful stars highlighted by pastel shades will lull your little one to sleep. This organic cotton 2-ply blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Zoo Zoo 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Create a cheery nursery with the fun zoo animals and colorful patterns of the Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Zoo Zoo 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket. This organic cotton 2-ply blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Pretty in Pink 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Flowers on a sweet pink palette make any little girl’s room beautiful. This organic cotton 2-ply baby blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

knit baby blanket borders

Oobi Baby Knitted Striped Blanket Baby will be all wrapped up and warm in this adorable, knitted striped blanket. Made from a 100% cotton knit, the blanket features a stripe design and hand-detailed border. With its rich colors and modern design, this is truly a gorgeous gift….

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes $11.39 Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee….

Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches $4.99 The knitted dog is indeed the ideal companion. There’s no feeding, barking, shedding, or vet’s bills, and he’ll live forever! Knit Your Own Dog is the irresistible guide to knitting the perfect pup. By authors Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne…

50 More Crocheted Afghan Borders (Leisure Arts #4531) $4.71 50 More Afghan Borders to Crochet. Like the frosting on the cupcake or the tiara on the bride a beautiful border is the finishing touch for a lovingly created afghan whether knitted or crocheted. Borders can be elegant or whimsical can match or contrast with the afghan and can life even the simplest afghan from ordinary into the very special category. If you usually depend upon fringe as an accent…

How to Crochet Border on Knit Blanket – Oodles of Poodles #14

Is the Art of Knitting Dead?

Many Britons growing up during the 20th century, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, would have been extremely familiar with watching one or more relatives knitting whole ranges of jumpers, baby clothes and blankets by hand simply using a pair of knitting needles.

They lived in an age of austerity, before globalisation and cheap worldwide clothing imports. For many knitting was a necessary activity in order to keep family and friends cheaply clothed. However, mass production of clothing primarily in the Far East means that now, certainly in real terms clothing is far less expensive than it was in the 50s and 60s. So, knitting has evolved to become more of a popular pastime than a necessity, but as an art it is certainly a long way from dead.

For example, a large selection of baby clothes can still be knitted, providing not only a cheaper option than purchasing those garments from specialist children’s clothiers, but can also provide a great deal of satisfaction for the relative or friend who created them. Blankets, shawls, jumpers and booties are all knitting favourites and now patterns and yarns are both widely available from the web. Similarly, adult sweaters knitted from the finest yarns are still popular presents to give at Christmas.

However, as well as being a productive pastime for home knitters there is also a thriving commercial knitting industry within the UK, much of it based north of the border. Indeed,
Scottish textile
workers number 22,000 proving that the industry is alive and well within the UK. Generating exports valuing almost £23million a year it provides a valuable source of income and does much to promote the quality of textiles produced in Scotland.

There is also a fantastic selection of yarns available from Scotland for both domestic and commercial use. Glasgow and Edinburgh boast a number of colourful boutiques that offer a cornucopia of differing yarns designed to appeal to knitters and crocheters alike. In addition to home-produced yarns the shops also offer a wide and varied range from all over the globe in order to satisfy demand from UK-based knitters.

Whether knitting for pleasure or profit there is no doubt that the internet has allowed knitters to get in touch with those providing knitting necessities, increasing their choices. It has also allowed for the development of an online knitting community, for example at UK Hand Knitting Association which provides visitors with a list of resources and advice on how to start a knitting group.

It may now be more of a pleasure than a necessity, but knitting is a long way from dying out as an art; certainly in the UK, at least!
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