I made this blanket for Giddykipper's ds and it was exceedingly nice but very expensive.
So, when I did one for my dd's new baby I got some Jaeger Roma, which was equally nice and much cheaper, BUT... it must be handwashed.
I have spoken to dd and she says that, terrible as it sounds, she doesn't want baba to get attached to a blanket that must be handwashed. I think this is most reasonable, so I have a spare appletree blanket up for grabs. The cost, including postage is £20. It will be up for a week and if there is more than one request I will put the names on pieces of paper and ask dh to draw one.

Ooh what a shame. I still have the first pattern done on mine lol but I used cheap wool that can be machine washed/tumble dried. Its a tough one to knit but im sure you could do another for your dd in a washable wool? Although personally I wouldn't bother

That's what I'm planning to do, Soremummy. Although now that I have the baby blanket book, I might do another one, but as you say in a yarn that can be easily washed and maybe even tumble dried.

I still would like to find a good home for this one

What's an appletree blanket??

I would absolutely love it! Defeintely put my name into the hat (as I am sure you will have loads of people wanting to buy it!)- I wish I could knit (or in fact had one single artistic done in my body) but everything I try is shambolic .

Hmm - I really should preview before posting - that should be definitely!

A blanket with this motif on it: here - here's another: here

Dutchoma, if you look on Ravelry some people have machine-washed that yarn - worth a go on a gentle wash maybe?

Yes, I know Florence, but I know what it's going to be like once the new baby is there and I don't want her to have bad feelings about not looking after it. Apart from anything else it is a wonderful excuse to do another blanket
Beagle101, you're in the hat . Actually it is a large Greek yoghurt pot.

can I go in the yogurt pot too please? - its beautiful

Yep, two in there now.

Blimey, that's beautiful. I have no need for it though, no more SmallDragons

Oh no- Roma is handwash only???? I have loads of it to use.... it's so gorgeous and soft, and I was going to make blankets.....
Doh!

<whispers> what colourway did you use DutchOma?

Can I ask to be considered as well? That is a beautiful pattern and there's no way I'd finish it myself for DC2 . Am fine with handwashing baby stuff, I handwash all my handknits anyway.

(btw it's WonkyKnitter here, so I think I've seen the photos of the RL blanket and it is LOVELY)

It's a creamy white, so was the other one that I did for Giddykipper, I think that was called chicory.

Are they on ravelry? ('tis Malachi here btw)

Yes, just put the second one on, are you in my friends? Am I in yours?

I don't know! I am in Mumsknitters though

You're in my friends now

thanks

Just bumping this so everyone who wants can go into the yoghurtpot.

Oh - it's gorgeous DutchOma!



Just don't think I can face the handwash thing though- don't seem to do any handwashing now and thats before DC2 arrives in Jan!

That's exactly how dd feels about it EPPM and why it has gone up for grabs.

Last day for putting your name in the Greek yoghurt pot. There are three names in there already, the winning name will be drawn at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, so it can still go in the post before the weekend.

Oooh - getting excited now! If it is me that gets pulled out out of that yoghurt pot <<crosses fingers and toes as she tries to type>> I am taking dd out tomorrow morning for a girlie morning and choosing xmas pressies for her grandparents so won't be able to log on until after lunch but will log on as soon as poss!

Have catted you Beagle for the address, just in case.

Have catted you my address!

Well, we did it as fairly as we could, dh and I. the pieces of paper were so folded up that I couldn't see who was who, he had no idea who was who and he just drew out one of them. Or rather he drew two and then threw one back. I opened it and it was Beagle101. Sorry EffiePerine (Wonkyknitter) and Dizzydixies, I frequently wish I could knit so fast that I could both of you a blanket before Christmas.

Ooooh - thank you, have catted you.

Ah well, will just have to try knitting it myself at some point .

Am currently trying to finish DH's jumper as he is looking pointedly at the icy weather and muttering that I won't have time to knit once the baby is here... 1 1/2 sleeves to go. Thank goodness it's mostly plain knitting and aran wool!