Laura's Loop: Flannel Receiving Blankets

I'm starting to think that there is something in the water. Friends, left and right, are turning up pregnant. Thrilled with the good news, I've become a receivin'-blanket-makin' machine. No sooner am I done with one, then I am on to the next. With each blanket I find myself guessing baby names, picturing my friends in the role of 'Mom' and imagining the nervous excitement of the dads-to-be.

I am so happy sitting with this super soft flannel draped in my lap, hypnotized by the rhythm of crochet and the feeling of merino wool as it winds through my fingers. The soft touch of these remarkable materials soothes me in the same way I know it will the new babes!

While it is a pleasure to make these Receiving Blankets, it is an even greater joy to think of them in use. The foggy, warm stripes of Ecrulet's Flannel and the crisp, rich colors of Koigu's merino combine in such pretty harmony, that I can’t wait to see my friends’ littles bundles all wrapped up inside! 

For all of my Receiving Blankets how-to’s, please visit my Project Journal right here. And congrats to all those expecting! --Laura

PS: Check out Molly's Lap Duvets for more ideas on how to use Ecrulet’s magnificent Flannel Stripes!

Comments

[Raymonde]

What a great gift idea! When my children were babies, I never had enough receiving blankets and none were as cute as those!!!

[CrochetBlogger]

I adore the description you've shared in this post of the joy of making and sharing an item for a new baby. Lovely.

[Karin]

oooh....they look soooo snuggly! Diapers covered with a panel of flannel make terrific burp cloths, too - super easy to make, and moms always love 'em! Next stop for me is your tutorial section, 'cuz I'm dying to know how you got the yarn through the flannel like that!

[Eliz. K]

Thank you for this sweet post and wonderful project! I'm 23 weeks along with my first (and perhaps something is in the water....!) and am enjoying making things in preparation. PS, This is such a lovely blog!

[Nicole]

It is true, you can never have enough lovely little blankets when you have a new baby. I always gravitated towards the handmade ones when my babes were wee, and have given many handmade blankets as gifts to friends- it feels wonderful to make them, knowing the little beauty that will be wrapped in it. These are fantastic!

[Janet]

Long long ago when my first baby was born a simple package arrived in the mail. An old friend sent a hand made flannel receiving blanket, double sided, with a decorative machine stitch around all sides. It quickly became my favorite for its wonderful softness. Several years later when the second baby arrived, lo and behold so did a second blanket. They were the two blankets I most appreciated, used and saved.

[shaleah]

These are so precious! And so is the little bear :)

[Ely]

Thanks for posting such a sweet crochet project. It looks so snuggly and cozy- the perfect gift for a new little one.