Fleece Baby Blanket: the Cutest Gift for a New Born
Stores abound with multiple baby gifts and tokens. We have also to contend with numerous brands who promise the best of joy and comfort for the little darlings. But choosing the right gift can be confusing as it has to be something special and extraordinary and at the same time comfortable for tender bodies. Baby blanket is a wonderful item that can offer cozy comfort babies love. And among the several options fleece baby blanket is a popular choice.
Fleece baby blanket is made of soft wool fibers to keep the baby warm. These good quality fleece blanket do not shrink or get faded. These are available in different sizes and colors and even come in various designs, with the baby’s name and birth date embroidered in them.
There are different kinds of blankets to choose from and for different ages and sizes. These include the small baby blanket, long blanket, personalized blanket among others. The size depends on the age of the baby. The blanket is often used as a baby wrap. Therefore, the length should be sufficient enough to cover the little body properly.
Before going to buy the blanket for the baby, there are certain things that should be taken into account. Like the quality or the material of the blanket. Though, it depends on the type of baby blanket preferred one must make sure that the material should be soft, comfortable and does not shrink after a wash.
The fleece baby blanket can be easily made as it is made up of wool fabrics. In fact the stitching is not at all complicated and can be made with simple straight stitches. This makes these blankets cheaper than the others. Even the material or the kind of wool used is easily available. And the most interesting fact about the fleece baby blanket is that it is easy to wash.
The fleece baby blanket is a popular choice for young mothers who are shopping for the baby’s comfort as well as theirs. And this makes it a much loved gift concept as well for friends and family at showers and new born parties. The benefit of the baby blanket is that it makes a very comfortable wrap. It helps the baby sleep faster and for a longer time thus making it a perfect buy for the new little darling.
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I want to make a baby blanket for my unborn niece. Where can I find ideas?My mother in law makes really neat blankets and I've asked her for ideas for my project. While I do appreciate her motives, I wanted to make the blanket myself (she insisted she just make it for me).
I would love some links showing me some neutral baby blanket ideas. My friend is waiting until birth to find out the sex of the baby.
Oh, and yes, I will have access to my mother in law's sewing machine.
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It depends on how big you want the blanket to be. I prefer the blankets I make to be a little bigger so the child doesn't out grow it as fast. Two skeins of Lion Brand Pound of Love or Caron One Pound is more than enough for a larger than average baby blanket. If you are using smaller skeins (such as something that is 5 or 6 ounces per skein), three or four skeins will be enough for a larger blanket. As for the price, shop around. You never know what sales a store is having, especially if it's a holiday!
Watch the how-to-binding video at http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/video/howtovideos.html. Hopefully it should answer all of your questions!
They range from 2 feet square to about 4 feet square, and any size and shape in between. Personally I think the smaller ones are pointless. Newborn babies don't need blankets, and shouldn't even have them in the crib until they're 6 months to a year.
If you're sewing a receiving blanket out of cloth, make sure it's square so it's easier to swaddle with – it's a pain trying to swaddle with a rectangular blanket. If you're knitting or crocheting it, I'd make it on the bigger side, so the baby can lay on it when he's doing "tummy time," and use it as a real blanket when he's a toddler.
Small preemie: 18 to 20 inches square
Medium preemie: 20 to 22 inches square
Large preemie: 22 to 28 inches square
Full-term baby: 28 to 36 inches square
Crib-sized: 30 x 36 inches to 45 x 60 inches
Toddler/child: 36 x 45 inches to 40 x 60 inches
Twin bed: 66 x 90 inches
(I must veto qtrican1's suggestion for a granny square blanket. Baby blankets should never have holes of any kind. Tiny fingers & toes — even arms & legs — can get stuck in them.)
I would recommend you do a picot edging. It's just a series of single crochet, slip stitch, and chains. Here is a list of videos that show you how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=crochet+picot&aq=f
You can make the picots as close or far apart as you want. I would recommend every three sc, but you could do every four or five too.
I would also recommend you watch these youtube videos on how to do other stitches: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D949DB26ED937B07
Email me if you have any questions about anything. I would be happy to help.
Great idea for corners. Would like to see a closeup of the square you sewed at the corner.
Sure! Cotton lining! Why not? And make the satin border, too! I still have mine! I would wash it, first, and the lining, too.
Hope this helps!
I would try using color safe bleach first. Mold is a hard one to get out. My son had a burp rag and it got mold on it (it fell behind the couch and I found it later when I was cleaning, I know its gross) and I had to wash it several times with detergent and color safe bleach.
I'm not sure if you're looking for sewing, knitting or crochet, but if you check out http://www.favecrafts.com you can look under any of those sections at the baby stuff. There are really neat baby blankets under knitting and crochet. Good luck!
It's been a long time since I made on, but back when I used to crochet i made them around 3' x 4' or so.