One of our long time newsletter subscribers, Louise Goodson, has been kind enough to share her newborn baby beanie knitting pattern with all of us. Louise and her daughter, who is a midwife at Middlemore hospital, customised this pattern for a better shape and fit. When knitting baby beanies please be sure to use wool as this will keep the …
Baby Knitting Patterns
We have a new baby arriving in the family soon (my niece Mariko is pregnant) so I’ve spent the last few weeks knitting up a storm.  I made a small blanket which is ideal for swaddling and using in those tiny baby capsules, plus booties and beanie to match, then I made a lovely little singlet which is knitted all …
How’s Your Knitting?
Once again, I’ve started a knitting project for winter. There’s just something so nice about knitting in front of the fire on a cold night. Although the other day I sat in the bright sunshine and knitted which was just as nice. I’m knitting Paul a sweater in Alpaca wool which he has always wanted. It’s a long time since I’ve knitted …
Calling all our knitters
Can you knit, crochet or quilt a peggy square? Well here’s a wonderful new initiative to help families with new babies. Little Sprouts is a volunteer-run charity that give away FREE life changing boxes (with everything a baby needs at birth) to families who desperately need them. They have a wonderful new way that you can help them put a …