Now THAT is a true labour of love!
Beautifully crafted & I just know your niece will be proud to show it off!
Wow, the border looks amazing. My friend knitted one with the raised "petal" design on, it had two layers , the top a contrasting colour to the bottom one, and my daughter just loves it - so I think your blanket will be well loved! Like y ou though my friend wont do another one, which is a shame, she said it hurts her hands now and she is trying to crotchet. The border looks amazingly delicate pattern.
OH that is BEAUTIFUL, what a lucky baby.
Gina I crocheted the border, too much knitting to go around the edges!! after knitting the shawl.
Thanks for all your lovely comments I do appreciate them.

Janette
Your shawl is stunning, it must have taken a whole lot of patience