I'm going to be a GREAT Aunty...

So of course, finger well and truly pulled out I set to spinning up some Superwash Blue Faced Leicester to do a baby shawl and maybe some other bits and bobs.

In the process I managed to spin 527g into one skein.  A new record for me, spun on my Majacraft Suzie, plyed with the plying flyer and bobbin.

This fibre is beautifully soft, perfect for next to a baby's skin.

The pattern I used was Stor Lysedug by Vintage.

The pattern was wonderfully simply to follow.  It's supposed to be a doilie but with thicker wool and larger needles it's big enough for a baby blanket.  My one ended up about 2m circumference.  I used 4.5mm needles.

I am extraordinarily proud of the outcome and my niece is going to love it.

In progress

Finished, washed and blocked to dry.

It truly has to be felt to believe how soft it is.  It is supposed to have crochet around the edge but I did a knitted border instead.