✿ New baby blanket ✿ . . . ♥ with my own colors ♥

I confess I really like making baby blankets, it is so cute ant it makes people feel so happy!!

So I always find a way to reinvent it one way or another 

while browsing stores, magazines, blogs, Pinterest and Instagram

But every time I was attracted on a particular color combination, 

I could never find the perfect yarn for it. 

Then I started to experiment dyeing yarn here and there for the past few years and 

I am finally coming up with colors I really like.

With the same recipe found here, I have came up with a dozen new colors,

Some nice, some less nice...

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I started with a few soft baby girl colors:

pale pink, mauve, chestnut, beige, and sand grey

but once finished the blanket was to small 

so I am probably going to add another color for the next one.

The pattern is really simple as it is all knit rows.

It gives the blanket a rich texture and a ultra soft feeling, 

perfect combination for a baby blanket.

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Size: 60 x 70 cm

Yarn: Cashmere/Merino wool blend

Weight: worsted/aran

I hope other people will like the colors too as I plan to have the baby blankets for sale soon.

I selected a nice worsted cashmere blend for a luxury soft baby blanket ♥, 

and plenty of yarn to continue experimenting.

New baby blanket - Sweet Valentine

The latest of the baby blanket called "Sweet Valentine" due to this vibrant Raspberry Sorbet color you want literally munch on. This time I tried a new yarn, Madelinetosh Merino DK, in Vermilion color.

I always like to knit garter stitches for baby blankets but it is a bit boring to knit 100 garter stitch row so I designed it with a little twist ☺

the "Sweet Valentine" blanket is available for purchase in my Etsy store

Blanket size is 50 by 50 cm, or 23 by 23 inches

Supply: 1 skein of MadelineTosh Merino DK

Tutorial 

Cast on 79 st, with US9 

Knit in garter (all knit) for 7 rowsWrong side, knit 4, (purl 1, knit 6) 10 times, purl 1, knit 4

Then on right side, knit all stitches
Repeat these 2 rows 50 times
Finish with 6 rows of garter st and bind off.

En français, c'est par ici

"Mille couleur" baby shower

A few baby shower gifts for a little girl who should be here any minutes now

Baby Mousse 

My own pattern in Berroco Vintage DK

Bias and buttons in Biais Fairford bois de rose

"Mille couleur" baby blanket

My own pattern in Rowan cashsoft DK

Main color cream, 

Mary Jane

Pattern from "Intemprels pour bébés" in Rowan cashsoft DK

Newborn baby blanket - Miss Violette

Presenting "Miss Violette"

Adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler 
100% Sweet Georgia cashmere/silk incredible soft lace yarn.
Delicate, soft and ever so slightly glossy, this yarn is 2-ply laceweight that I knitted double for a fuller feeling.
 45% cashmere and 55% silk.
My own original design. Pattern coming soon

The blanket is 20 by 30 inches or 50 by 70 cm

In many colors

Contact me if you would prefer your baby blanket in any of these colors.

Byaltadena@gmail.com

A new baby blanket

No baby shower is complete without one of my baby blanket, haha!!

I knitted this one with soft light color, matching the outfit

yarn Anny Blatt Merinos, my own pattern

size 70 x 70 cm, 27.5 x 27.5 inch

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Tutorial

Gauge: 22sts, 30rows, US5, 10cm/4 inch

Cast on 142 sts in main color, 

Knit 10 rows of garter sts,

Knit 34 rows of stockinette, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in 2nd color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border in main color,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in main color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in 2nd color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border in main color,

Knit 86 rows of stockinette in main color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in 2nd color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border in main color,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in main color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border,

Knit 2 rows of stockinette in 2nd color, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border in main color, 

Knit 34 rows of stockinette, with 6 sts on each side as garter sts border,

Knit 10 rows of garter sts,

Bind off.

Anna's baby shower

This is a little sample of the gifts I knitted for Anna's baby shower

Blue blanket, my pattern, Debbie Bliss Baby cashmerino

Blue bunny, Special knits from Debbie bliss, Debbie Bliss Baby cashmerino

Pink baby botties, my pattern, Filatura di Crosa baby love

Green cardigan, BB tricot, Sophie Choussy, Bergere de France Caline

Green dress, BB tricot, Sophie Choussy, Bergere de France Caline

Pink baby top, BB tricot, Sophie Choussy,  Filatura di Crosa baby love

Pink romper, BB tricot, Sophie Choussy,  Filatura di Crosa baby love

Isn't that cute???? I love knitting for babies.
I have to hurry, another shower is coming soon, this time it is a boy...

Be back soon with new pictures ☺

New blanket available in the boutique

A fall color newborn baby blanket, available in the By Altadena boutique.

Only 1 available

Adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler 
100% Madelinetosh Hand Dyed incredible soft Merino wool.
My own original design.

The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

Your baby will love it for years, first as a newborn, it is perfect for car seat or stroller trip. Then as a toddler, it is just the right side for them to carry everywhere.

So soft for your bundle of joy, a new grandchild, baby shower, christmas gift!!

FREE SHIPPING US and INTERNATIONAL

New baby blanket "Baby Blues"

This time with a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a turquoise blue (98 Tuareg).

and voila...

PATTERN

Cast on 68 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 8 rows

right side, knit all stitches
then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 6, knit 4) 5 times, purl 6, knit 6
on right side, knit all stitches
following wrong side, knit 6, purl 1 (knit 4, purl 6) 5 times, Knit 4, purl 1, knit 6

repeat these 4 rows 21 times

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip
Make sure you do 2 extra border rows of go and back garter every 10 rows for the side border. It means only on these 6 stitches on each side of the border, you do 2 extra rows.
Hope it is clearer now ☺
It will even with the stockinette stitch, otherwise, the border will looks squizzed.

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.

Feel free to leave a comment, it is always fun
Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 4 is coming soon...☺

Newborn blanket...I did it again!!

This time with a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a light pink (17 Pink Frost ).

PATTERN

Cast on 67 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 8 rows

right side, knit all stitches
then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 5 knit 5) 5 times, purl 5, knit 6
on right side, knit 6, (knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1) 5 times, knit 5, knit 6
following wrong side, knit 6, (purl 5, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1) 5 times, purl 5, knit 6

repeat these 4 rows 21 times

then 1 row all knit and 1 row on wrong side, knit 6, purl 55, knit 6

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip
Make sure you do 2 extra border rows of go and back garter every 10 rows for the side border. It means only on these 6 stitches on each side of the border, you do 2 extra rows.
Hope it is clearer now ☺
It will even with the stockinette stitch, otherwise, the border will looks squizzed.

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.

I have added the pattern in a PDF file to download, just click on the image and print/save on your desktop, tablet or smartphone.

Feel free to leave a comment, it is always fun
Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 3 is coming soon...☺

Edit from 1/10/2011
Thanks to the great people on Ravelry, I realized that there was a typo in my pattern. It is now all good. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

Newborn baby blanket for sale on Etsy

Now available for sale in my Etsy boutique ☺

In need of an handmade original gift for Christmas or baby shower!!

Enjoy an adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler.
100% Malabrigo Hand Dyed incredible soft Merino wool.
My own pattern.

The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

Your baby will love it for years, first as a newborn, it is perfect for car seat or stroller trip. Then as a toddler, it is just the right side for them to carry everywhere.

FREE SHIPPING US/Canada and Europe
Other color available

Frais de port gratuit aux USA/Canada/Europe
Dispo dans de nombreuses couleurs

Un cadeau original et personnel pour les fêtes ou pour une naissance

Baby shower...part 1

The baby will be here soon so in perfect American tradition we had a baby shower.
It was a lot of fun and it gave me the opportunity to knit like there is no tomorrow for one of my very good friend.

So I started with a baby blanket.

All I had, was a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a light gray (606 Frost gray) that I knew my friend would love.

PATTERN

Cast on 71 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 9 rows

then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 4, knit 1) 11 times, purl 4, knit 6
on right side, all knit

repeat these 2 rows 40 times

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip, for tight knitters or people that want a better finish. 

Do 2 extra short rows of garter every 10 rows for the side border. Garter stitch gauge is shorter that stockinette and like me if you knit tight, it creates a squeezed border

If you are knitting loose you don't need to do it.
Hope it is clearer now ☺

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.


I have added the pattern in a PDF file to download, just click on the image and print/save on your desktop, tablet or smartphone.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 2 is coming soon...☺

Grean Baby blanket

All soft in this cashmere blanket, baby will love it for years and it is machine washable. It is perfect for car seat or stroller trip.
The blanket is 26 by 12.5 inches or 66 by 32 cm

$89.

Baby blanket

For a cute little boy, the stitches look like a train track :-)
The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

$42 - It is perfect for car seat or stroller trip.
It is so soft that your baby will love it for years and it is machine washable.