Cashmere Silk Blanket – The Little Heart Blanket

The “Little Heart Blanket” and “Snuggly Favourites” collection is a line of baby patterns that have been carefully curated by Sirdar designers to bring you a collection of beautiful designs for a new generation of Snuggly babies. This collection features their best-selling cashmere merino silk baby patterns that have been re-imagined in the gentlest fairy tale shades of Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk. This means that you can look out for your own favorite designs, but with a new and updated look.

The yarn used in this collection is a blend of the softest cashmere, the smoothest silk and pure merino wool, which creates a gentle and cozy yarn that is perfect for keeping your baby warm and comfortable. This means that any knit from this collection would make an extra special gift for your most precious new arrival. The combination of these three fibers gives the yarn a luxurious feel, which makes it perfect for a baby blanket, sweater, or hat that is sure to be treasured for years to come.

Cashmere is a delicateyarn, so it’s important to handle it with care. To care for your cashmere hand-knitted items, follow these steps:

Hand wash or dry clean your cashmere items, as machine washing can damage the fibers.

Use a mild detergent specifically designed for delicate fabrics. Avoid using bleach or fabric softeners.

Wash your cashmere items in cool water and rinse them thoroughly to remove all traces of detergent.

Gently press out any excess water, but do not wring or twist the fibers.

Lay the cashmere item flat to dry, away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

Once dry, store the cashmere item folded in a cool, dry place. Avoid hanging cashmere, as it can stretch and lose its shape.

Brush the cashmere with a cashmere comb or brush before wearing to remove any pills or fuzz.

By following these steps, you can help prolong the life of your cashmere hand-knitted items and keep them looking their best.

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I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.

To introduce you to the joys of summer garment knitting, I offer the Tied Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

This easy project is great to make and wear throughout the year but it’s especially good for summer. It’s worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, mostly in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch edging. The I-cord ties are worked directly onto the garment so you don’t have to sew them on.

The project uses worsted weight yarn, and calls for a blend of cotton and hemp that’s great for warm weather.

There are eight size options, ranging from a finished chest measurement of 35 to 62.5 inches, or 89 to 159 cm. That makes it sound like it should be worn with at least a few inches of positive ease, but the pattern doesn’t specify.

The ties at the front give it a casual look and make it great to wear over a tank top or T-shirt when the weather is warm.

I also think this one would be good to knit in wool or a warmer fiber, too, to make a version you could wear more comfortably in the winter months, too. Though of course you could layer the summer version over a long-sleeved shirt and wear it throughout the year, too.

The tied vest is a free pattern available from Lion Brand. You can also purchase a kit that includes the yarn and optional needles and stitch markers if you need them.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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