A Favorite Blankie
Do you remember last year when I knit this blanket for Simon? (Scroll down a bit to see) I was a little disapointed with how it turned out. I had thought I should have knit something fancier for the new baby.
Never would I have thought it would become his favorite. But, now he doesn't go to sleep without it. When I lay him down in his crib he crawls right over to his blanket and falls face down on it to go to sleep. He likes to bunch it up around his head where he can feel it on his face and touch it in his hands.
I used Blue Sky Cotton and after a year, it's an awful pilly mess, ugly to look at, but still heavenly soft and lovely to touch.
It amazes me how small children can choose one specific item out of all the different toys surrounding them to love above all others. And then it amazes me even more to see the comfort and security they receive back from such a simple item.
Anyways, we are taking our small tribe camping this weekend. I'm going to bring a pile of knitting, but I don't really expect to get much done, most of my time will be spent chasing small children and feeding them!
Should be lots of fun :-)
PeeWee loves the blankets I made her, she now uses them to snuggle her dolls and animals. I love seeing them so well used!
Posted by: Sarah | March 30, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Awww, it's the highest compliment to a knitted item when it becomes worn and pilly from all the love the recipient puts upon it. Simon is such a cutie.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | March 30, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Those pictures are so gorgeous, what a beautiful kid. Funny how they attach to things you would never expect.
Posted by: Pam | March 30, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Oh, how darling! What a sweetheart. I have had no luck getting Lilah attached to anything. Maybe I need to pull out the ugly baby blanket I made for her and stashed away...
Posted by: Allison | March 30, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Awww. Simon looks so cute! Have fun camping!
Posted by: Fiber Chic | March 30, 2008 at 04:51 PM
I've been reading and enjoying your posts, but I didn't have time to stop and comment. I love your pictures of course. Simon is soooo cute how he's sucking on his fingers, those two must taste especially good. :o)
That's the best compliment you can get, for him to love his blanky, never mind the pilling!
Posted by: Monika | March 30, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Oh, blankie! What a cute picture. That's what I call appreciation.
Posted by: Batty | March 30, 2008 at 06:41 PM
awwww - how sweet! sometimes the simplest things are the most comforting.
Posted by: stacey | March 31, 2008 at 05:32 AM
What an incredibly pensive looking toddler. He looks like he has the cares of the world on his shoulders. Or else he needs a nap. Who can explain babies and their securities? At least its not a dirty, mungy, disgusting Mr. Bear. Arlis
Posted by: Arlis | March 31, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Too cute! We have nearly the exact same story, but now after two years, the pills have all been picked odd.
Posted by: Mandy | March 31, 2008 at 05:22 PM
priceless!
Posted by: hpny knits | April 03, 2008 at 04:28 PM