I designed Baby Fedora Photo prop set for my step-grandson to wear in his first ever professional photo shoot. His mum wanted something cute and memorable.
The shorts can be worn either with or without braces, the tie can be made as either a traditional shape or a bow tie. The hat is designed to look like a little Fedora. Your little man will look simply adorable in this set.
Designed to be worn by a newborn to 3 month old baby to be photographed in rather than everyday wear, this set only comes in one size which is purposefully oversized. Photo prop clothing sets are becoming more popular with parents when having their baby’s professional photos taken.
The finished set consists of hat, bootees, shorts and two tie variations. It takes around 180g of DK weight yarn with some optional contrasting yarn for the bootees and the brim of the hat.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted. It also includes a schematic for the shorts and hat.
All my patterns have been tech edited and test knitted
Clear and simple instructions written instructions Instant digital download Perfect for making quick gifts
As always, when I’m knitting for the knitworthy members of my family or dear friends, I consider how they’re going to wear it, wash it, the colours they love and what styles they wear.
“Love the pattern, it’s much easy and looks amazing! “
The Arthur’s Seat Blanket pattern was designed for my new great-nephew, Arthur, who was born earlier this year. I wanted to use squares of different colours but I didn’t want to end up having to sew them all together. I used two shades of grey and a cream, some squares were knitted in one colour and some in two to create a more interesting pattern when they were lined up.
I am in love with garter stitch, I found it really stretchy and with an interesting texture and drape. The mitred squares are made first and then stitches are picked up around the edges in order to knit them together. The outside border is knitted in the round, and the construction means it isn’t a perfect square, but instead has slightly pointed corners.
It is one size and takes approx 650g of DK weight baby yarn.
Blanket Test knit by whatladder. Photo courtesy of whatladder
Arthur’s Seat Blanket Pattern by Emma Sadler
Blanket test knit by beadmarkers. Photo used with permission
Arthur’s Seat Blanket Pattern by Emma Sadler
Arthur’s Seat Blanket Pattern by Emma Sadler
Arthur’s Seat Blanket Pattern by Emma Sadler
Why the Arthur’s Seat Baby Blanket?
Why did I choose to name the Arthur’s Seat Blanket pattern after Arthur’s Seat? In this case the name came firstly from my great nephew who is called Arthur and I knitted this baby blanket as a gift for him. But, anyone who has ever been, or would love to visit Edinburgh, will have heard of Arthur’s Seat. Arthur’s Seat is an extinct volcano and the path up Salisbury Crags is the site of the radical road which has a fascinating history linked to the weaver’s (radicals) who came to the city and built the radical road to the summit of Arthur’s Seat.
Baby blankets are an awesome gift, why is that?
I think blankets are such a thoughtful gift for new Mum’s for their baby. They’re super handy for in the car on cold morning’s when you’ve got the baby in a car seat and want to keep them warm while the car warms up. They’re great to throw on the sofa for when you’re nursing the baby, reading or just enjoying time together. It feels like a warm hug and it’ll have your scent on it, to calm a crying baby when needed. A baby blanket also helps to keep Mum warm too, while she’s cuddling baby or making the most of a little cat nap while the little one is fast asleep.
Arthur’s Seat Blanket for baby is a fabulous heirloom to pass down the family
They might use the Arthur’s Seat blanket when they have their own children and grandchildren in future generations. The Arthur’s Seat Blanket is knitted with love in every stitch, how utterly cool is that? What colours will you knit your Blanket in? A rainbow? Neutrals or with pops of bright colour? I’d love to see them.
Fashions might change, but a knitted or crochet blanket always reminds us of home, of safety, of comfort and time with family.