Project description
We need a hand-knitted (not crocheted, not machine-made) baby gift set for an upcoming christening: one blanket and one matching cap, made by the same pair of hands from the same dye lot so the shade is consistent across both pieces.
Yarn: soft merino-blend wool, worsted weight (aran-ish, roughly 10 wraps per inch), superwash-treated so the set survives a gentle machine wash on wool cycle — a newborn gift that can't be hand-washed only will end up unused after the first spit-up. Please avoid anything mohair-heavy or with loose fuzz that could shed near a baby's face.
Blanket: finished size approximately 80×100 cm, ideal for a stroller or bassinet rather than a full crib. Stitch pattern: a textured moss stitch or waffle stitch body (open to your suggestion as long as it lies flat and doesn't curl at the edges) with a simple garter-stitch border, roughly 4-5 cm wide, on all four sides. No lace or open eyelet work — a family member insists on nothing a tiny finger could get caught in.
Cap: matching stitch and yarn, sized for 0-3 months with room to fold a light brim, plus a small i-cord tie or ribbon option so it stays on for photos without being tight.
Color: soft, gender-neutral palette — sage green, oatmeal, or dusty mustard preferred over pastel pink or blue. A single small motif (a star, a moon, or initials) worked into one corner of the blanket in a contrasting cream would be a lovely touch if it doesn't add much time.
Timeline: the christening is in under three weeks, so we need the finished set delivered within 12 working days, shipped in tissue paper inside a simple box (no need for elaborate gift wrap, we'll add our own card). Please share photos of two or three of your previous baby-set commissions before we confirm, and a mid-project photo once the blanket body is underway so we can approve the color and stitch before the cap is started. Budget covers materials and labor; happy to discuss if you prefer to substitute a different but comparably soft washable wool.
Yarn: soft merino-blend wool, worsted weight (aran-ish, roughly 10 wraps per inch), superwash-treated so the set survives a gentle machine wash on wool cycle — a newborn gift that can't be hand-washed only will end up unused after the first spit-up. Please avoid anything mohair-heavy or with loose fuzz that could shed near a baby's face.
Blanket: finished size approximately 80×100 cm, ideal for a stroller or bassinet rather than a full crib. Stitch pattern: a textured moss stitch or waffle stitch body (open to your suggestion as long as it lies flat and doesn't curl at the edges) with a simple garter-stitch border, roughly 4-5 cm wide, on all four sides. No lace or open eyelet work — a family member insists on nothing a tiny finger could get caught in.
Cap: matching stitch and yarn, sized for 0-3 months with room to fold a light brim, plus a small i-cord tie or ribbon option so it stays on for photos without being tight.
Color: soft, gender-neutral palette — sage green, oatmeal, or dusty mustard preferred over pastel pink or blue. A single small motif (a star, a moon, or initials) worked into one corner of the blanket in a contrasting cream would be a lovely touch if it doesn't add much time.
Timeline: the christening is in under three weeks, so we need the finished set delivered within 12 working days, shipped in tissue paper inside a simple box (no need for elaborate gift wrap, we'll add our own card). Please share photos of two or three of your previous baby-set commissions before we confirm, and a mid-project photo once the blanket body is underway so we can approve the color and stitch before the cap is started. Budget covers materials and labor; happy to discuss if you prefer to substitute a different but comparably soft washable wool.
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