As any smart parent knows, a baby blanket is much more than just a fashion statement that makes your child look adorable - the most important feature rests by far in the ability to keep a baby warm and healthy in preventing chills that can lead to colds. In some instances a baby blanket can accomplish both tasks quite well, but it also needs to be remembered that the proper size plays a role in selecting the right baby blanket knitting project as well. Here is a nice assortment of some of the free patterns available on the internet, take a closer look and there should be something that should be of use for your little one: Petunia Baby Blanket - This is a bit of a more difficult project but if you have the skills it is well worth the effort, available at http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/petunia/petunia_1.html Baby Love Blanket - This pretty baby blanket measures 31 inches by 40 inches and offers hearts and excellent colors, found at http://www.greasy.com/nittineedles/baby_lo
Buying baby toys can be expensive and a wonderful alternative is to make your own baby toys from the available free crochet patterns found on the internet. From my own personal search there seems to be a nearly unlimited supply of free patterns, and while every project may not be suitable for every child there is certainly something out there to accommodate everyone. The most important aspect of creating these projects is to take your time and pay close attention while making them - loose threads can be dangerous to a small child very quickly should an excellent pattern be completed haphazardly. Little Miss Peanut - At http://yarn-pixie.blogspot.com/2008/12/little-miss-peanut-free-crochet-pattern.html you can get a unique plushie pattern that inspires hugs. Crochet Cow - This is for a pretty cow that will keep any baby amused for hours, available from http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27299 Frog Rattle - At http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.