Nesting for me usually comes in the form of crafting. I need to create and make comfortable, beautiful, and practical things for baby, for me, and for the family. It's what I do. It makes me feel... ready. Prepared.
This blanket has been a long time coming. It started with some lofty merino and silk fiber that I spun into a useable yarn. It went onto the knitting needles and weeks later it took it's final shape: a wonderfully warm and drapey blanket knit in a simple tulip lace. Incredibly soft and snuggly it is currently folded up and waiting to be wrapped around fresh newborn baby skin.
I've made a matching hat with some leftover yarn and am currently working on some tiny baby booties as well.
I see the blanket sitting and waiting, much like my heart, and I can't wait to see our precious little one snuggled up tight in it.
We'll see you soon, my little Love! We can't wait to meet you, hold you, kiss you, and whisper beautiful things to you.
You are loved.
Follow along with the journey:
The beginning - Spinning Wool for the Baby
Spinning it up - Pomegranate Progress
The finished yarn - Pomegranate: All Spun Up
Its beautiful Talia! You've done such a good job through the whole process! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletewow!! colour/pattern sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Cx
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing!!! I'm so envious of people who can knit. I've tried to teach myself numerous times but I quickly become frustrated and give up - usually when I drop a stitch and don't know how to fix it.
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed watching this process from the beginning. Such a special thing to do, and will mean so much to your little one. How clever and talented you are. L xx
ReplyDeleteEeeeeee! Seeing your little one wrapped in it! Can't wait!
ReplyDeletethis really is so super special and having just had my first go at drafting and spinning I am in complete awe at your perfection . . . mine is slightly more on the artsty thick and thin and not on purpose.
ReplyDeleteTime time time! I too had my fair share of 'beginner's yarn'. ;)
DeleteNow I can't spin 'arty' yarn even when I'm trying. My habit of spinning fine and even yarn is hard to kick, so enjoy it while you can!
Ahhh, stunning! It won't be long now before you meet your sweet new baby. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous, and extra special, since you made everything right down to spinning the yarn...so inspiring :))
ReplyDeleteThe colour! Amazing. I cannot wait to see you little one all snuggly buggly in this.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Talia - What a gorgeous heirloom :)
ReplyDeleteDo you happen to have a pattern for this? My mother would like to make this for our little one due in October. (I'm friends with Jean Murray:)) <3
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful Talia. So are days filled with expectancy xo
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