Monday, 21 June 2010

Gwen

August 2009

This is a very pretty little set for new babies of either gender (and so a bit of a lifesaver when the parents decide they don't want to be told what they're having until the big day).

The hat is a modified-to-match version of Erica Knight's Baby Beanie Hat from Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, which I've found to be a great fall-back collection.

I loved the Cashmerino Aran too, although (as you might expect from a Cashmere/Merino blend) it didn't do so well in the washing machine. The care instructions said 30 degrees, so I tried it at 40, and it felted slightly. Gah.

It still got a lot of wear, thankfully. The baby in question turned out to be a boy, by the way. I'm still unclear on what he'll be mostly wearing next winter, but I'm sure it will be fabulous...

Pattern: Gwen by Debbie Bliss from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Collection / Baby Beanie Hat by Erica Knight from Simple Knits for Cherished Babies
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
Amount: 1 / 3 skeins
Colourway: 024 Blue-green / 003 Green
Needles: 5.00mm
Size: 3 - 6 months
On ravelry: here

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