My friend and colleague, John, is tired of being left out of the shower game. He has gracefully attended many a baby and bridal shower for his female coworkers and friends, and feels that it is unfair that no one throws man-showers. So, when he recently brought home a new puppy, Madison, we threw him a puppy shower. Here is the blankie I made (in JMU colors, in honor of Madison) for John’s new baby:

I used a washable acrylic yarn and a shell-stitch pattern, with a solid sc border. Very cute. I also included some pig snouts with my gift; every canine baby’s favorite gift, of course.