I'm amazed at what I was able to knit from one largish ball of wool. Here's a simple baby blanket measuring approximately 20" square with matching preemie gowns and bonnets. The wool was white with little flecks of pink, blue, lilac and yellow. I combined it with some very fine pink yarn that I am trying to use up. The white wool is now finished, but I still have miles of the fine pink yarn on a cone!
Continuing a trend, both yarns came from a bargain buy. Yet again, someone's unloved yarn has been put to good use. I often wonder what the original purchaser intended to make with the wool and how they would feel if they saw the finished items.
I added little bows to the dresses and small ribbon ties to the bonnets. The dresses are only slightly bigger than the average adult hand, so they are probably angel size. I like to think that they will be worn by 2 little princesses one day. It will be a sad day, but hopefully made slightly easier by treating the babies with respect and dignity.
The patterns for the gowns and bonnets came from the Heavenly Angels In Need website.
SO tiny and precious and perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet. I have made some preemie items too, little blankets with matching hats. Mine were actually made for babies who were too early to survive so they were very tiny. I donated them to a hospital. I would like to make more, for bigger/older preemies as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you do this, but such a shame there is a need for it :(
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I can't get over how tiny they are. Some very small little sweethearts will be wearing them.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and will be much appreciated - you have put these together beautifully - lovely set xx
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely Una so neat and perfectly made as always :)
ReplyDeleteUna I am so proud to call you a blogland friend! You do such beautiful acts of kindness!!! Once I get settled down from de-stashing my studio to accommodate my new passion of spinning and making my own yarns I plan on joining you in some of the charities you contribute to. You are a true inspiration...
ReplyDeleteHugs and enjoy your upcoming weekend,
Beth P
Lovely knitting, shame there's a need for them but sadly there is. Great to see what you can do with "unwanted" wool, and I love the way you combine yarns to great effect. Inspirational knitting & blogging. Keep it up please, xx
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