Where can you buy hand knitted baby clothes line granny used to make?

[lighthousekeeping]

Without costing a fortune. I'd quite like to buy a couple of cardigans as presents. Is there such a place you can order them from?

A friend of mine knits to order, she also sells on ebay

Two fingers that's exactly. what I'm looking for.

twofingers that is ADORABLE, just lovely, swoon

I know I wonder how much it would cost to get knotted up. What's the best wool to use?

I have seen them for sale by the WRVS in hospital (near the maternity unit)

Can I second Hospital Friend shops? I have bought some lovely hand knits in them, and the prices are very reasonably, and the money goes to a good cause as well

I would knit that in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, which is lovely and soft (and washable). It takes 4 - 5 balls, judging by the finished projects on the website. An added bonus is that it comes in some great colours, which go well beyond the usual white, pink, blue and lemon...

(I don't agree with the poster who said babies won't look good in grey or caramel, needless to say )

MrsMiniver has made you a great offer upthread! Go for it!

I am I'm really chuffed. Now I know nothing about knitting. I just need the wool pointed out to me and the amount. It will be something off that link as it willard things easier. My sister will be over the moon!

Will make! Not willard

hi lighthouse again, just to let you know as you are pretty local to me that john lewis brent cross sells debbie bliss wool. or at least they did a couple of years ago. its lovely wool.

thats fantastic to know. I can go in and I think they will post it on. I love John Lewis but not Brent Cross

i love JL too. its a sign of age.

would you use cashmerino for both? one will be a newborn cardigan and the other more 3-6 months? theres not an awful lot of colours on the JL site, I may have to go in I will not be driving

i think you can bbuy direct from debbie bliss website? not sure if its UK though.
i seem to remember cashmerino is nice and soft so nice for both. i used cotton DK from debbie bliss for my spectacular hats and bootees (pats self on back)

oh, its all changed hasnt it? gone are the days of acrylic blue, pink or yellow

Not at all. All present and correct in a hospital shop near you.

A cardigan will be used for a very, very small amount of time. Either too hot or gets puked on etc. A few photos and that's it. I'd wait to buy something like that for an older child when it can truly be one of her treasured items.

I hand knit baby clothes from 2-3 lb up to 1 yr I use patterns I knitted when my girls were babies (now 32 and 26) just google sunshine baby crafts

Read about www.siandlu.com might be worth a look

I have some nice vintage patterns for rompers, bonnets and cardigans- Could email them to you if you like?

Would like some done myself...

I think my ovaries just exploded looking at that gorgeous baby in the romper on the Susan Hill website.

I can offer you all discounts on my hand knitted childrens jumpers & cardigans 0-5 yr olds.I have some lovely classic Arans, plus vibrant colours,modern styles,One Off designs.......... organic cottons,bamboo yarns,wools,silk mix etc.I am at the Handforth craft fair this Sunday 2 June in Honford Hall, South Acre Drive SK9 3HN 11-2pm.
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My mum has bought some fabulous cardis from eBay -all brand new for around £5 each.

eBay sell them brand new and also my local car boot sell the sets of hat, booties, cardigan and mittens for a few pound.

I have an on-line shop if your interested in buying handmade baby clothes. The shop address is: www.etsy.com/shop/teenyweenytots