Knitting for other people's babies...

...whilst gazing at my Willow Tree ornament that Mum got me for Christmas.

It's called "Our Gift" and I feel all sappy when I look at it.

I also feel pretty damn strongly that every new baby I hear of needs a handmade something to wrap around it so it knows it's loved. I pray for the kiddo and their family whilst I knit, and having had one of my own now knit practical solid colour cardis, jumpers and hats rather than gorgeous but useless booties that don't stay the fuck on. And no more stupid double breasted cardis. Parents don't have time to be doing up that crap. 1 down another 5 to go! #knitting #tweet #blog #babies #handmadeeverytime

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....NABLOPOMO.... It's #nablopomo ! I don't even know if that's a thing anymore, but I'll be posting about my everyday life on my blog all month. I've done this every November for years, so it almost feels like a social history project. Here's a pic of the lush succulent the lovely @mrsannafabulous bought me from yesterday's post. Link in bio #blogging #blog #dayinthelife

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Trying on the hen's flower crown to make sure it looks ok the night before! #floristry #flowercrown #hendo #floristperks

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Thanks for a fun end to Hannah's hen do @otherworldescapessouthampton ! Even if my team didn't win! Youngest guest ever?

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I call this still life with 5 month old. ( She has to wear that rainbow onsie everyday as it won't fit for long. Spot the fab duckcraft carrier Great Granny bought her. ) #5months #mumlife #sshhshessleeping

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Feeding in the heat is a struggle, but adorable ears get me through. #breastfeeding #3months #toocute

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Glorious Gurnard on the Isle of Wight. #isleofwight #iow #field #countryside

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#babycinema saving my sanity. Real treat to see 'Solo'. Don't worry only the adverts, turned my phone off after. #bigscream #picturehouse

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One of the unexpected joys of parenthood - seeing beautiful sunrises. #dawn #sunrise #ferry #englishchannel #earlymorningfeed

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The postnatal diet continues. #scallops #blackpudding #peapuree and tasty bread courtesy of the chef husband. Not bad for a lunch!

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Happy Easter! And she's here... Lydia arrived on the 29th March. 😊

#41weeks + 4 days....

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Mango mousse for lunch... Don't mind if I do...

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#39weeks

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Happy International Women's Day from Southampton!

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Last thing knitted for Tiny Tarling till after they arrive and we know what size it is. #knittersofinstagram #knittingformyownbaby #babysophisticate

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#38weeks

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Beautiful baby gifts

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Tiny Tarling is being spoiled by @lou.washington before they even arrive. Lou's an amazing textile artist, no? #felt #art #textiles #handmade

Getting big now #34weeks

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Blanket for my own baby - done!

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Blanket for my own baby - done! Irish shamrocks and Normandy lace to represent family connections and little leaves because I could not be doing with an acorn lace pattern that was different on every row of the chart! 😝 😂 #knitting #knittingformyownbaby #knowyourlimits

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Irish shamrocks and Normandy lace to represent family connections and little leaves because I could not be doing with an acorn lace pattern that was different on every row of the chart! 😝 😂 #knitting #knittingformyownbaby #knowyourlimits