This pattern popped up on Ravelry last week and I think it’s absolutely brilliant in its simplicity. It’s a baby blanket that turns into a bunting – genius! It uses 3 skeins of one of my favourite yarns, , an incredibly soft, hand-dyed machine washable merino wool from Uruguay. The knitting is pretty basic, just garter stitch and seed stitch, so it’s accessible to knitters of all skill levels. The , so Yay!
Plus, the manufacturer, , is committed to employing women who lack job opportunities, ecological sustainability and ethical animal husbandry. These things are important, and while it may sound kooky, I increasingly think that all the parts of the manufacturing process end up *in* the product. Trendy isn’t enough for me – I want more, I want better, I want JOY.
Materials
- : 3 skeins (1 in each of 3 colours)
- 5mm needles (straight or circular)
- stitch markers
- row counter
- tapestry needle
- 11 buttons (15mm to 25mm)
