How to Knit a Baby Blanket Pt 2
Published March 28, 2010 | 
* The Knit Stitch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xho-iQdGNE
* Embroidery Tutorial: this’ll show you how to create any shape, letter or design (it’s actually 2 techniques in 1 video the chain stitch and the wrap stitch) You will need a crochet hook and an embroidery needle for this tutorial. You can find all these items at Michaels. Everything for this baby blanket can be bought at Michaels or a similar craft store in your area:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MZrvZBtM9c
I used this embroidery technique as well (the backstitch) because I did not have a crochet hook at the time and needed something to give some extra bulk so my design would have that NY hat look. If you have a crochet hook DON’T watch this video, this is just if you’re roughing like I was with only an embroidery needle lol! You’ll still need to watch the embroidery video above as well though for the wrapping technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo2lMDd4nP0
* Stockinette Stich! I sub to her (iknitwithcatfur), go ahead and sub as well. She’s slow on the comment reply bit but her vids are good. She gives tutorials on some fantastic patterns for real:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2At0plY-g6o
* Seed Stitch! (I sub to her as well. Go ahead and sub to her! I’m not getting paid for all these shout outs, I genuinely like these people 
Honestly KnittingTipsbyJudy is one of if not THE best teachers on Youtube for knitting. She explains things in a fantastically simple way and the results are beautiful. She’s a legit celebrity knitter and has knitted for movies like “Grinch” with Jim Carey and “Waterworld” with Kevin Costner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U024Z0xxkv8
* … and just in case… Binding off. (Seriously this is like the most comprehensive knitting guide vid on youtube — coupled by its supplementary links and part 1) Lots of searching lol!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U8qM2iclCo
Enjoy and happy knitting!
Duration : 0:9:57
What is the proper name of a baby blanket?
Published March 26, 2010 | I am looking for those baby blankets that sit down in a shopping for babies to put their feet through and sit in. I don’t know the proper name for them; does anyone else?
a blankie ma’am, a blankie
How to Sew a Baby Blanket : How to Pick Baby Blanket Trimming
Published March 25, 2010 | 
Learn about how to pick your baby blanket trimming technique with expert sewing tips in this free craft video clip.
Expert: Karina Fraley
Contact: www.mommywood.com
Bio: Karina Fraley is a safety expert and the official mom for mommywood.com.
Filmmaker: Karina Fraley
Duration : 0:1:19
Have you ever used Bernat Softee Baby yarn for a baby blanket?
Published March 24, 2010 | I am going to crochet a baby blanket for a friend of mine and I just bought this yarn. I have never made a baby blanket before so I was wondering if anyone has tried this yarn or if you recommend a better yarn for baby blankets.
Thanks!
The first few things I ever crocheted where baby blankets made of Bernat Softee Baby yarn. It frayed a little easily but it wasn’t bad. The only thing is that my friend (the one I made all the blankets for my friend’s baby) said that she didn’t use them as much as blankets I made her later because washing them made them fray a little and she didn’t have time to take special care of them. So I think Bernat isn’t bad if you are making something pretty, but if you want to make something more durable, I would use a WW acrylic or cotton yarn. That’s the standard for baby blankets at the hospital I donate to.
I like to use Hobby Lobby’s I love This Yarn or Caron One Pound Yarn. Both are really nice once they’ve been washed and hospitals accept them for donations.
