I learned to crochet from a young age. My mother crocheted and my grandmother crocheted and I was taught as soon as they believed that I had the coordination. My home had a handmade afghan on every couch, chair and bed. It's been a soothing and enjoyable hobby that I've maintained throughout my life. It's also a skill that's come in useful with all these babies cropping up around me.
Not everyone can crochet. And I've tried to knit, it's not easy. So if knitting and crocheting aren't part of your evening wind down routine, here are a few gift giving options that you won't find on the baby shower registry (aka on this blog as
off the registered path).
You remember
Lemonade Couture from the
Baby Bears post. This Hand Crocheted Bunny Blanket/Toy set is gorgeous. It's gender neutral and machine washable. Love and love. And, Lemonade Couture is generously offering a
15% discount to all Next Stop - Baby readers with the discount code NextStopLemonadeCouture from now through April 31, 2011. LOVE.
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| by Lemonade Couture |
These adorable Bunny Buddy Baby Blankets are hand knit by
Wish Fulfilled using 100% organic cotton. This Etsy shop also sells hand knit sweaters, bibs and clothing hangers. The bunnies come in the five colors you see below (Pecan, Almond, Blueberry, Strawberry, Petit Fours...makes me hungry).
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| by Wish Fulfilled |
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| by Wish Fulfilled |
Bubbies Blankies only sells made-to-order knit items. There are three size blankets: lovie, stroller and crib (small to large). And the lovie blanket was awarded one of the "10 Best Lovies for Babies"by babble.com (the online version of parenting magazine). For you Next Stop - Baby readers, Bubbies Blankies is offering
a 10% discount with the the discount code VIPCUSTOMER.
Knit cocoons are very hot right now. Amongst the babies. Remember The Woombie from my post
Unique Baby Essentials? It's all part of the swaddling rage.
These knit pink and grey elephants are so sweet.
Shelia Zachariae makes knitwear of all kinds. Her items have a unique aesthetic that I really like. They are colorful and fun, like the reversible everglades blanket below.
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| by Shelia Zachariae |
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| by Shelia Zachariae |
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| by Shelia Zachariae |
