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what is a good baby shower gift for a boy?

Question by give me a steak: what is a good baby shower gift for a boy?
i want to knit a blanket and get a non expensive gift or two from her registry.but would that seem cheap? what would you do?

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Answer by LashCat is back
For my baby shower a friend knit me a blanket and it was one of my favorite gifts I have ever received because it was handmade from her for my son and it showed a lot of thought and care which you cant buy at a store. So i think a hand made knit blanket it a wonderful idea.

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What size knitting needles should I use to make a scarf?

Question by Lisa: What size knitting needles should I use to make a scarf?
I only have size 9 as of now. I am making a scarf that goes row1- knit, row2- purl, row3- knit, row4- knit, and repeat. The pattern said to cast on 24 stitches (or whatever the things you cast on are called). I’m a beginner, if you can’t tell. icon smile What size knitting needles should I use to make a scarf? The pattern didn’t specify a needle size.
Thanks.

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How does felting a knitted project work? Does it make the item shrink at all?

Question by ragmama210: How does felting a knitted project work? Does it make the item shrink at all?
I would love to make a pair of felted baby Mary Janes, but I’m not quite sure how to go about it. I think you use 100% wool – is that right? Any type/brand I should look for? Then wash in hot water to felt, correct? Does this cause the project to shrink in the washing/felting process? Obviously, if it’s something that’s supposed to fit, I’d hate for something half the size to come back out. icon smile How does felting a knitted project work? Does it make the item shrink at all?

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