We have a new baby in the family! My cousins became grandparents to a beautiful baby girl named Maevan Jean on April 3rd, so of course I had to make something. I usually go with the standard baby blanket, but I fell in love with the knit Silver Fox Bonnet by Frogginette, then realized there was an adorable cardigan to match. I had ordered enough yarn to make a blanket anyway, so I decided to crochet a Classic Shell Stitch, the cardigan and bonnet only used 1 1/2 balls of the 6 that I ordered, so I had just enough.
I love the braid effect of the cable pattern on the button band and shoulders of the cardigan, it’s the same cable stitch found in the front panels, it’s just done continuously.
The yarn is Stylecraft Bambino DK from Wool Warehouse UK, it’s 100% acrylic, so easy care for new parents. The colour is Misty Mallow, which is in the purple family, it has a lovely vintage feel to it. It shows off the cables beautifully, and was very nice to work with. I have 6 balls of the Sage colourway as well, so it will pop up in a future project.
12 Silverfox Cardigan and Bonnet
Pattern: Silverfox Cardigan, Silverfox Bonnet by Frogginette
Size: cardigan – 12 months/bonnet -child
Craft: knitting
Made for: cousin’s granddaughter Maevan
Needle: 3.5mm and 3 mm
Yarn: Stylecraft Bambino DK
Colourway: Misty Mallow
Notes: cast on sleeves with German long tail
Used 1 ½ balls (150 grams) for cardigan and bonnet.
13 Classic Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Pattern: Classic Shell Stitch Baby Blanket from Daisy Farm Crafts
Size: 31 x 34”
Craft: crochet
Made for: cousin’s granddaughter Maevan
Hook: 4mm
Yarn: Stylecraft Bambino DK
Colourway: Misty Mallow