Day 92

The squishy hat- love it! I’m going to add an i-cord flower, and call it done! Just in time for her 6m birthday in 2 days.

Day 79

Yes, she sure is lovable.

Felt flower clippie #1 in action on a soft green cotton hat I knitted a while back.

Day 61

This little dress has been sitting and sitting and waiting around. I finished the top ages ago, and “finished” the skirt back in November, I think. It was horrible, though- I had no idea what I was doing! I ripped it off, serged off all the clunky seams and hem, and started over. It took all of 30 minutes to do the sewing this time, and that includes gathering and ironing and serging.

I still have to attach buttons for the straps, though! It’s a cool design- meant to fit over the course of two summers, by switching the straps from criss-crossed to straight. I think it will fit in time for spring, though!

It’s a free pattern by Natalie Larson- Two Summer Dress, for Ravelry users. Knitting AND sewing! It’s quick, it’s cute, it’s perfect- I want to make a bunch more!

That little yellow bib I made…

… way back…


… it’s cute. But, it’s also going to come in handy. Someone should have been named Droolia.

Day 2

This scarf  was my first flat project, and I can see where it confused me if I look carefully at the slip-stitch edges. It languished for a few months, so close to being complete, just waiting for the loose ends to be woven in- one of my absolute least favorite tasks. But, even that was done almost a year ago- it’s just been waiting to be photographed. So, here it is, mistakes and neglect and all- just looking at it makes me feel a bit cozier.

Where did the month go?

It’s hard to believe that Gwen will be here in a matter of days! We’ve been very busy working on her nursery and getting things ready for her. Here’s a few fun little details- not sure we’ll have pics of the nursery until she’s in it, but, we’re getting really close to the finish line!

I made a little “clothes line” for easy display of snapshots, art, cards, stuff like that. It was fun- and super easy.

I painted four of these guys, attached ribbon to their backs and hung them on the wall. Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE 3M Command Picture removable hanging strips? Use ‘em. Doesn’t get any easier!

I picked up some mini-clothespins at the craft store and Mod-Podged scrap paper to their fronts, to make them a little cuter.

They hold things on the line…

… and work great for other things around the nursery, like keeping little hats attached to their matching outfits.

A few of the bunches of knitting and crochet things I’ve finished in the last couple weeks- a little blue crocheted pinafore:

And a tiny little pixie hat from Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads
:

Finally, Gwen’s adorable big brother. He helped me make chocolate cupcakes- and of course, he helped me eat them, too!

A little more nursery talk.

This little bird marks the halfway point of Gwen’s mobile! I like this project more and more as I go- it’s fast and I love how well written the patterns are in Amigurumi Two!: Crocheted Toys for Me and You and Baby Too
. It’s really common for knitting and crochet pattern books to be chock full of errors, and so far into this one, I’ve got nothing.

Girly things are so fun

First, please ignore the “dust” while we finish redoing the blog layout. It was time for a change- but, it takes me awhile. We’ll get there.

Anyway, more things for Gwen.

I got to make a tutu for my own child- and decided on lavender and silver. This thing is fluffy, sparkley, and so soft! I made it the same way I made Sophie’s, but, tied the ends (which took longer than all the rest of the steps together- ugh- but, I love it).

Finished another quick hat- how cute is this thing? I can’t say it enough- LOVE the patterns in Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers
.

And here’s a blanket I knitted up for her- so soft and cuddly. This pattern is in Weekend Knitting

I have been a knitting fool lately.

A few days ago, I had my first dose of a pregnancy woe that I’d all but forgotten about- carpal tunnel syndrome! OUCH! I had it with Gabe, and it hurt so much it would wake me up at night. And I had a horrifying thought- what if I couldn’t finish all the projects I wanted to finish before Gwen gets here?

So, while I hope it was just a one time thing for this pregnancy, I’m going to go with the idea that it may not be- and knit my head off.

A few of things I’ve started and finished this week- there’s also a really cute sweater with only an arm to go, a blanket that needs a few ends woven in (I hate weaving in ends), another bib that just needs a good button, and a few more things still hanging out on the needles.

A cute little bib out of $0.97 a skein kitchen cotton:

Bunny Ears- sized for next spring. This is Crayon Boucle, a cotton from Knitpicks- very soft and easier on the hands than most cotton yarns.

And another bib- a cool asymmetrical cabled pattern (again, out of cheap-o kitchen cotton).

Hi, I’m Chris…

… and I have a problem. I’m addicted to baby hats.

Gabe was born in July. In Florida. With plenty of hair. He did not need hats. But, what can I say- I have a weakness. It’s the whole reason I learned to crochet, and knit- I needed a less expensive (::snort:: I didn’t know at the time that yarn is an addiction, too) way to fulfill my need.

Poor Gwen. Maybe it will be a chilly winter this year. I got around to finishing a few more hats for her this afternoon, and I managed to get pictures the same day! That’s rare!

This is just a simple cap with a knot on top, and a crocheted lazy daisy, in a very soft cotton yarn. If she has a head like her brother’s, she’ll be able to wear this one soon after she’s born. It seems so tiny! If I get around to it, I’ll make a little sweater to match.

This hat is crazy, but, really cute in person. The little curly crochet trim on the points stick out like pigtails- it’s silly, but, fun. It started out as Rainbow Marley from Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers
, but, I lost steam before finishing the decreases for the top, so I ended up just binding it off and throwing the curlies on the sides instead of the top.

And this is Stripey Stocking Cap from the same book. This is done in self striping Soy Wool Silk yarn from Paton’s, a skein I picked up for 99 cents on clearance. This one doesn’t photograph well flat- but, it’s one of the cutest styles ever on babies. I loved Gabe in long stocking caps.