Cashmere Baby Blankets

I’m back with another great way to make your own baby blankets. This time, cashmere baby blankets made from old sweaters. As you know, cashmere is probably one of the softest fabric out there that will offer your baby a great feeling of comfort and warmth. If you have some old cashmere sweaters in the house it’s perfect, if not, grab some from your local thrift store. I’m telling you, the result will be great!

You will need for this project:

• about 6 adult-sized cashmere sweaters
• two zippered pillowcases
• a washing machine and a dryer
• scissors and measuring tape
• straight pins and a sewing machine
• 1-1/3 yards of flannel fabric
• a hand-sewing needle and thread
• an iron

The first step is to divide the 6 sweaters in two groups of three and put them in each pillowcase. Why putting them in the pillowcases? Because now you’ll have to wash the sweaters and the zippered pillowcases will protect the washing’s machine hoses from the fuzz that will come off from the cashmere sweaters. Choose the hottest cycle that the washing machine. When the washing is over, dry the sweaters with a hot dryer.

Now you have to cut the sweaters at the seams. Once this is done, lay the resulted pieces flat. Cut a total of 42 7 inch squares from the sweaters. Putt them on a flat surface and arrange them like this: six squares across by seven down.


What you need to do now is to put the right hand edge of the top row from the square a 1/4 (quarter) inch under the left-hand of the second row of the square and pin the edges that are overlapping; after this, zig-zag stitch over them. The remaining squares from the row must be attached in the same way. Also, the squares from the remaining six rows.

Once you have completed this step, lay 1-1/3 yards of flannel with the right side up on the work surface. Put the sewn cashmere blanket on top of the flannel and pin the edges of the blanket on to the flannel. With a 1/4 inch seam allowance, sew the edges that are pinned, but leave an opening of about 6 inches on one edge.

Now cut the flannel around the edges that are sewed and turn the cashmere blanket through the six inch opening. Then stick the opening and iron the blanket’s edges. The final step is to stitch around the edges of the cashmere baby blanket.

And there you go. You have a great and comfortable blanket made out of old cashmere sweaters that I am sure your baby will enjoy. And let’s not forget that these type of baby blankets make perfect presents for baby showers or birthdays.

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Knitted Baby Blanket

We talked in the previous post about the things you have to keep in mind when you want to buy your baby a blanket. But what if you are a person that holds the gift of knitting and sewing?

The answer is easy. You can make your own baby blanket, with fabrics, colors and printings at your choice.

In the first place, you have to choose about 12 oz. medium weight acrylic yarn. Soft and in pastel colors I think would be the right choice.

When it comes to knitting needles, i suggest using sizes 10 and 11. If you want to be sure of the one that suites you the best, knit some practice shapes with the both of them and after that you’ll know which one is more suitable for your baby blankets knitting process.

Don’t forget that some knitting stitch markers always come in hand. You will see below why.

Remember that this article is for those of you who know how to handle a knitting needle. This is how I think it will work best and this is the method that I used several times when I knitted baby blankets:

A. You have to cast on 120 stitches and make the border of the blanket by knitting 10 rows.

B. Try using this method when doing the next 1 to 10 rows. Row 1: Knit 7, then with the marker do the side border. To the last 7 stitches purl, mark the spot then Knit 7. On the second row, simply knit. For row 3, knit 7, purl to marker, the place another marker and knit 7. Row 5 is identical to row 3: knit 7, purl to marker, the place another marker and knit 7. For rows 6 to 10, Knit.

This method should be repeated in a total of 14 times, but be careful to end it with row 5. 10 rows should be knitted as in section A and then you can cast off the knitting. After you have read this article, knitting baby blankets doesn’t seem like a difficult job after all, right? Now you can make on your own perfect baby blankets for your little one or personalized baby blankets for when you need a present for baby showers.

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Things to Keep In Mind When Buying Baby Blankets

For every mother, her baby’s protection against cold is very important. We are going to help you take care of this problem with advices and tips on how to choose the perfect blanket for your little one.

Choosing appropriate baby blankets may seem as an easy job. It may be, but keep in mind that there are some details that you must take into consideration before making the decision of purchasing such an item.

Here is a list of questions that you should ask before buying a baby blanket:

-  What size is the blanket, is it appropriate for your baby, is he fully covered by it?
-  What shape does the blanket has? Is it a squarely, round or other geometrical shapes?
-  What kind of fabric was used for making the blanket? Synthetic,organic or natural?
-  What color should the baby blanket have? Does it match the baby crib or his clothes?:) For a future fashionable baby, that is very important (blue for baby boys and pink for little girls). Also, don’t forget that colors may influence upon your baby’s mood.
-  Can the blanket be personalized with maybe a photo of your choice or some other designs?
-  Do you want a double, simple or a quilted baby blanket?
-  You would rather buy a two-sides blanket or not? Maybe in different colors.
-  Is the material of the blanket napless or not? That is a very important detail when it comes to washing.
-  If you choose to buy personalized baby blankets with different stickers or printings on it, can the paint harm your baby if he bites it or? We all know that babies love to chew on all sort of stuff. What if he is allergic to the chemicals from that print?
-  Also, is the paint firmly attached to the wire? What happens to it when you wash the blanket?
-  What weight should the blanket have? You should always choose a lighter one, because babies hate sleeping uncomfortable. And if their sleep is agitated, yours will be too. 500 grams is the best weight for a blanket.
-  How would you prefer to wash the baby blankets? By hand or with the help of an washing machine?
-  What’s the easiest way to dry a blanket after washing it so it won’t have too many wrinkles that could also influence your baby’s sleep?
-  Do you want a blanket that requires ironing after washing or not?
-  Does the fabric allows stains to be removed with no extra effort?
-  Very important: for how many times can you wash the blanket and the material remains the same as it was when you bought it?
-  What is the life cycle of the blanket? Your baby won’t be needing it for a very long time maybe, but who knows what the parents decide about having another child:)
-  If you buy a baby blanket with purls, remember what we talked about earlier: baby have the tendency of putting everything in their mouth. Are baby blankets with purls really a must have?
-  Babies also move a lot in their sleep. So you do not want to buy a blanket that has a tendency to slip from the child’s body, but remain in a stable position.
-  How can the blanket be stored and how much space inside the closet requires?
-  Very important, are the blankets assuring the baby the comfort that he needs? And in case he wets the bed, does it prevent him from exposing himself to the fluids?
-  How warm are the baby blankets that you wish to purchase? When you feel them, the surface is warm or cold?
-  Does the blanket allows air circulation or is it almost airtight?
-  Is the baby exposed to any dangers such as suffocating himself by accident or over-heating when being covered by the blanket?
-  If you have twins, do you find suitable a blanket for the both of them in case they are sharing the same crib?
-  Most importantly, can you afford the type of baby blanket that you wish for your little ones to have? Or what other options to buy one do you have, except the ride to the store. Maybe with just a few clicks, the blanket can come to you.

Now, if you have read carefully all of these questions, I’m sure that you will take into consideration many of the things we mentioned about and you will realize that buying baby blankets is not so easy after all. We will try to answer for you to every question from the ones above  and help you in making the perfect choice. Make sure to follow our site and discover great advices that you can use when you decide to purchase such items.

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