Small Miracles

I've mentioned several times how much I love making blankets for the tiny humans.  And with the exception of one little guy who made his appearance a bit on the early side, there hasn't been a baby born on my watch without a blanket to come home in since I started this endeavor.  

Sometimes, the blankets have more to do with the mommies than with the babies.  Such is the case with this blanket.  This mommy had a long and difficult path to mommydom, and for a very long time believed that all of her children would be of the four paws variety.  Sometimes the universe has a way of granting wishes when we least expect it.  

The leaves symbolize the coming of spring, new life, and small miracles.  With a mid-march due date this little girl is fully embracing her season.  The cables, of course, are standard Celtic symbols and she will be shooting whiskey and darts in no time I'm sure.

The pattern can be found here and is available for just a few dollars.  It was easy to follow with both charts and written line-by-line instructions.  Knit with Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Oyster Heather, it's hand wash and dry flat which can sometimes be a no-no when it comes to babies but I decided to risk it anyway.  Next time I will use a heavier weight so it works up a bit more quickly.

Little Nickel is seen here showing off the vest that finally fits him.  I have absolutely no recollection of the fiber or pattern for this number, and frankly I have no desire to find it.

You're a dapper young man, Mr. Nickel.