Leafy Baby Blanket

The Leafy Baby Blanket....I love this pattern.  As I have made it twice and still love it...that says a lot.

The first time I made it, I used a worsted weight yarn and made an actual baby blanket.  This last time I used a bulky yarn from THE STASH and got a little out of hand.   Version 2 is a throw.

Version 2 is for Owen's nursery.   Technically, it is for Owen but is really for his mother.  My lovely

The Leafy Baby Blanket as a throw, folded in half and draped over a chair.

niece Allison loves blankets.  She and Owen can use this blanket together for many hours of bonding.

Burrow Bulky was a great choice for this project.   The blanket knit up fairly quickly and the stitch definition was good.

The real beauty comes after a trip through the washer and dryer.   The stitch definition remains.  The yarn softens up so that it can give the cuddly hug that all  throws should give the users.

There are more luxurious yarns it is true.   The beauty of yarn that can go through the washer and dryer is that it will be USED.   Knit offerings that require special care often get put away "for good."   My hope is that the knitted gifts I have will be used until they are in tatters. I hope Allison and Owen have many happy hours wrapped up in this throw.