Baby blanket knitting pattern

[seemster]

Hi, my mum has decided that she really wants to knit a blanket for my cousin's baby - and as she's not very well (my mum that is) she wants my help in finding the pattern and wool and needles etc. I have found a shop that she likes where I can buy whatever materials are needed but we are still struggling to find a suitable pattern. Not because there aren't loads available, just because my mum is, well, very particular. She doesn't like any of the patterns in the many magazines I've bought and she doesn't like anything I've found online either.

So - can anyone please recommend a really simple knitting pattern - in her words it should be "simple to knit, attractive to look at, just a little pattern in it." She doesn't want it to turn in to a big palava - it will help her to concentrate but she won't be able to focus too much or for too long - so something simple and straightforward but not boring...

Anyone? Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you...

[LadyNorwood]

Have you been to the knitting shop opposite Herne Hill station (http://www.sharpworks.co.uk/) or John Lewis??

[sjw]

would your Mum consider a crochet pattern. I have a pattern for a shawl that is easy to do but looks great.

[raasaygirl]

Have you looked at a website called Ravelry?...some of the patterns are free

[deeofdulwich]

There are a couple of patterns I like in a book called Natural Baby Knits. I think they are both made as single pieces so no sewing required afterwards. If I can find the book I'd be happy to lend it to you for her to have a look at.

And, whilst we're on the subject of knitting: I'm trying to free up some space at home and have a bag of toy wool in all sorts of different colours if anyone would like to take it. Also, a bag of toy stuffing. All for free. If anyone would like it, please let me know.

[wallpa1]

raasaygirl Wrote:

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> Have you looked at a website called

> Ravelry?...some of the patterns are free

Agreed!

The designer of this pattern is an ED local:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/georgie-baby-blanket