The lovely baby blanket I was working on a few weeks ago has finally been gifted along with an umbilical cord hat I whipped up with the extra wool. Both patterns are from Stitch n Bitch Handbook, though did them from memory as I left my copy in Dubai.
My gorgeous friend Renee who will be a Mum for the first time in a few weeks also liked the title of the book I popped in with her gift. Now it would be lovely if her little cherub could be extra considerate and come at 39 weeks so I can meet him or her before returning home.
Edited on 19/09 to let you know that around the time I posted this, little Isla made her way into the world five weeks early. Reports so far are that Mum and bub are fine. How sweet is the name Isla? I am looking forward to meeting her and giving my friend a hug, minding swollen breasts of course :)
what a gorgeous present Lisa! I am sure she loved it..I hope you get to miss the receipiant..amazingly F's godmother got on a plane the morning he was born :( she missed him by 8 hours...
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful-what a very special present
ReplyDeleteThat looks so soft and comfy! I hope you get to see the little one too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect gift for a new baby and for the new mum too. Very thoughtful. Gee you've been home for quite a while, must be nice to catch up with family and friends. Hope you get to see the new babe before you head off back to the desert.
ReplyDeleteThat's one beautiful blanket; what a lucky friend (and baby)!
ReplyDeleteYou knitted them from memory? WOW... that's amazing !! I gather you're about to head off home shortly.... hope you've had a lovely time here.
ReplyDeleteI think this is the most beautiful package I've ever seen. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful beautiful gifts! I love the colour you've used too, it's very calming.
ReplyDeleteYour edit really made me laugh, I loved the warm sentiment followed by the real life comedy(?) of post-baby aches and pains!