Heirloom for Ava

I knitted this heirloom blanket with KnitPicks Bare Merino/Silk Fingering Wt yarn, which I really like a lot. The pattern is from Shepherd's. I started knitting it around January. The lacey center didn't take too long but the "pleated look" border seemed to take forever. When Megan was born, I made her a quilt which I hand embroidered with Bible verses, and matching crib sheet, bumpers, etc. I also made her Communion and Confirmation dresses as well as her sister Laura's. Megan has alway treasured these items and still has them.

That is why I love to make these things now for her baby, because I know she appreciates the work and love I put into them, and I know she will take good care of them.

I made this cotton print storage pouch for the blanket and included the yarn label with washing instructions, a small bottle of Eucalan, and some extra yarn - just in case there is ever need for a repair.