Emma's Baby Blanket by Jessica Anderson

Emma's Baby Blanket

Knitting
October 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
864 yards (790 m)
27" long and 30" wide
English

As a mother, I am always drawn to babies. As an aspiring midwife, babies hold a special place in my heart. While watching the BBC version of Emma, I was struck by the thought of baby Emma. Surely she would have a blanket—a special piece that would have been knitted just for her. I thought of the love and care that would have been put into such a blanket, quite possibly made by her mother while waiting to greet her little one. A blanket from that time period would be dainty and delicate, yet practical. It would be sturdy and able to dress up a pram. This daisy stitch pattern reminded me so much of Emma, and so I created a blanket for her.

Individual pattern available here: http://www.interweavestore.com/emmas-baby-blanket