We have a baby boy joining our family this summer, so I thought I would get busy and make some essentials. I love this pattern for a baby burp cloth. I made some of these a couple of months ago and the young mother said it is her favorite burpie for her new little one. Here's the tutorial for these Baby Burpies {the easy way} that I created a couple of months ago to show you how to produce this easy project! Made from cloth diapers, they are absorbent, they wash well, and the fabric wrinkles less than most cotton fabrics... Did you recognize the contrasting fabrics I used? Well, if you frequent the baby isle in Target they might look familiar. I was planning on making some burpies so I was at Target picking up a dozen cloth diapers, when I passed some receiving blankets. I'd never buy these items to use as receiving blankets because I consider them too small for the task, but the cute fabric caught my eye, and I decided to purchase the blankets to use as the contrasting fabric on these burpies. The cost of the fabric was about $2.30 a yard which is fabulous. I also liked the soft texture of the flannel and how the fabrics coordinated but not in a "matchy-matchy" way! I cut twenty 6"x21" pieces out of the contrasting fabric -- five out of each fabric -- to make a total of 20 burp cloths! Cost breakdown: $17 for 12 pre-folded diapers = $1.41 per diaper $8 for 4 receiving blankets = $.40 strip per burp cloth $1.50 (50% off) Ric-rac @ Hobby Lobby (see below) = $.75 per burp cloth thread That's a total of $2.50 per burpie! A couple of these burpies combined with a few other items would make a fabulous baby shower gift! Linked to: Friday Fun Finds @ kojo designs Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest All Things Domestic @ Crazy Domestic Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous Catch-as-Catch-Can @ My rePurposed Life SAS @ Just a Girl

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Hope you like my latest blanket. Made in DK yarn. Each block has 15sts and 7 rows, bordered with an open st row. Then I added a scalloped edging, a couple of flowers and a bright butterfly. Hope you are having a great weekend. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/butterfly-toddler-blanket Crochet Butterfly Blanket Make 146 chain 1st Row – 1tr into third ch from hook, 1tr into each of next 13ch, (1ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into each of next 15ch ) repeat from ( to ) to end of row, turn 2nd Row – 2ch, miss first tr, 1tr into each of next 14tr, (1ch, miss 1tr, 1tr into each of next 15tr) repeat from ( to ) to end of row, turn Repeat this row 5 times more 8th Row – 4ch, miss first 2tr, 1tr into next tr, (1ch, miss 1tr, 1tr into next tr) repeat from ( to ) to end of row, turn 9th Row – 2ch, miss first tr, (1tr into 1ch space, 1tr into next tr) 7 times, * 1ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into next tr, (1tr into 1ch space, 1tr into next tr) 7 times * repeat from * to * to end of row, turn Continue in pattern as follows ~ Repeat 2nd Row 6 times Repeat 8th and 9th Rows once These 8 rows form pattern Repeat last 8 rows until blanket is 9 blocks deep stopping after the 8th Row This row forms the first row of the border – continue this row along next side of the blanket working 2ch, 1tr into corner tr, then 1ch, 1tr along edge of each pattern to end of side – continue along third side working 2ch, 1tr into corner tr, then 1ch, 1tr along edge to end of side – continue along fourth side to match second side and join with a slip stitch. Work one row of trebles, or make a scallop or shell stitch row. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off. The link for the butterfly is ~ http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/life-is-like-butterfly.html 

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Designed to coordinate with the Wrapped Stitches Baby Hat that's also on AllFreeKnitting, this Waffle Iron Baby Afghan features attractive wrapped stitches that look much harder to make than they really are! Available in several different sizes, this knit baby blanket would make a delightful handmade gift for your next baby shower. If you're not familiar with wrapped stitches, this pattern also provides a picture tutorial that outlines each step.

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This post is picture heavy but the project actually takes under 20 minutes to complete. Several years ago I did a simple tutorial for a Rice Bag with a removable cover. It was linked to another blog that has since closed. My original was on my last computer that died an untimely death. Last month I got an email from a lovely person who had seen on pintrest a reference for my rice bag tutorial and in turn couldn't find it. So Donna this tutorial is for you. For anyone who doesn't know about rice bags here is quick overview. A Rice bag is a small 100 % cotton pillow filled with real rice. These bags can me microwaved for under a minute and be used as a hot pad for minor aches and pains or frozen and used for whatever you use an ice pack for. The top picture shows what you need to make one. VERY IMPORTANT all of the sewing parts, the inside bag, the outside cover and the thread must be 100% cotton anything not 100% cotton has the potential to melt and cause serious mess or a potential burn. The big green bowl is solely for containing the rice while you are pouring it from the store bag or box to the sewn bag. Rice has the ability to travel great distances when it spills and you will be finding the little buggers for weeks once spilt. I generally make 2 at a time because somebody always wants one and its quicker for me to cut 2 at once. Measurements will be for only one bag at a time. Inner bag is cut 5 inches wide by 20 - 21 inches. I use a good quality plain cotton. Outer fabric is cut 6 inches by 21 - 22 inches. I love using 100% cotton flannel for the outside. Start with the inside fabric, fold in half long way and sew up both sides using a half inch seam allowance and then again with a quarter inch seam allowance. Back stitch both ends of the stitching. Flip inside out. Draw a line on the fabric at about the 9 inch mark. Now for the rice. Instant rice is not recommended. I use about 1 1/2 cups for this size bag. This is an opinion, personal choice. Any less and the rice tends to fall to either end and therefore doesn't heat an entire area. Much more than 1 1/2 cups and it has no flexibility and I think it feels kind of hard. Remember to do your pouring over a big bowl or pot just in case. Now you want to either double fold over the top at the 9 inch line or tuck in at the 9 inch mark and do a double row of stitching. Your rice bag is now done and can be used as is. I like a cover because it can be removed and washed extending the life of the bag. DO NOT cut the selvage off the fabric. The non selvage end needs to have a hem. Double fold and stitch the edge. Now lay the cover piece out right side up and place the bag on it Fold up the hemmed edge so it ends up above the middle. bring the selvage end up and cover the hemmed edge Note where the fabric folds over the bag, and then remove the bag. Take the bag out and refold. Sew the side seams the same way as the bag once with a half inch seam and once with a quarter inch seam. Double stitch the area over the overlap. Flip inside out put the bag into the cover put the entire thing into the micro wave on high for 45 seconds. Depending on your micro wave this may be a great temp I go up to 1 minute max. The heated rice has a wonderfully soothing aroma. Making the bag should have taken somewhere in the range of 20 -25 minutes. The more you make the faster they go together. The first year I made these I made one for every member of my family. All of my nieces and nephews were into sports and they loved them, they also stole them from each other and their parents on a regular basis. They are now older and on their own and have asked for replacement bags over the years. I have made them bigger and with sections, We didn't find them to be worth the additional effort. I also made them small for hand warmers and they were a great success. I hope you have fun with this project.

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So you've got a last minute baby shower to head off to and you had planned on making a blanket. Instead of panicking or giving up on the hand-knit gift idea all together, consider trying a knit baby blanket that's made to be a fast knit. Introducing the Jericho Baby Blanket. Made with a striking design and a bold color, this cozy blanket can be made in just a weekend of knitting. Start making yours today!

Elephant Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern. Skill Level: Easy Here’s a blanket that doubles as a huggable pillow! Elephant’s head and tail are added to the edges so that they are visible after you roll it up. Button and loop closures keep it securely rolled. Free Pattern

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