I have been a busy bee with baby knits. I want to get as much done for the baby's arrival as possible. And heaven knows I love the instant gratification of baby knits! *grin*
So I have been working on knitting as much as possible.
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting
Cast On:
May 20, 2009
All Knit, Just Waiting for Buttons & Bottom Closure:
Around July 30th, 2009
Pattern:
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting by Lion Brand Yarn
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kwe-bunt.html
Made for:
Kiddle Due in Sept.
Needles:
US 4 / 3.5 mm
US 6 / 4.0 mm
Yarn:
Bernat Organic Cotton in white - 43006
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
I looked at a number of buntings and really like this one. The lacy bits on the bottom will be lovely for my baby girl who is due in Sept.
I have decided to knit the body in the round. I loathe seaming and there doesn’t seem like there is a good reason why it needs to be done for this piece.
I subtracted 2 stitches from each side of the front & back. That means I cast on 180 sts.
I charted out the lace pattern. It is my first time converting a flat pattern into one in the round. It was definitely interesting. I should post the chart to my blog as it might be useful for someone else.
I finished knitting the body on 7/25. Added the hood which was done shortly afterwards.
Just need to add the buttons. I am also thinking about on putting a zipper on the bottom. The pattern suggests velcro. But after having some velcro get stuck to another knit item, I think having it on a knit item on purpose is just asking for trouble. So the zipper might work better.
Wave Jumper
Cast On:
May 17, 2009
Completed:
July 18, 2009
Pattern:
Wave Jumper by Leslie Barbazette
From from 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders
Made for:
Kiddle due in Sept.
Size:
3-6 mns - Middle size
Needles:
US 3 / 3.25 mm (I think, might have been a 2 and I didn't mark it)
Yarn:
Some Assembly Required Socks That Shine
~400.0 yards (365.8m)
Colorway - Roses Are Red
Purchased at Etsy Trunk Sale
The middle size pattern has errors in it. It should be 198 sts cast on. There are additional changes as well.
I was super impressed. I wrote to let the publisher know about the error. Within a day, the editor wrote me back with all the corrections! It was very cool.
They have posted the corrections for the middle size:
http://www.storey.com/correct_book.php?isbn=9781580176880
This was my third attempt at the pattern. The first two were in self striping yarns. I thought they would look good after looking at some finished projects. But they didn’t work at all.
I think this colorway is okay. It is still busy, but the colors relate well and I think it looks good.
I confess that there were times I thought I would never finish it. If it wasn’t that my baby will be here soon, I might never have completed it. The skirt was kinda tedious. But I did a bunch in the car which helped.
Going Home Mary Janes
Cast On & Completed:
August 1, 2009
Pattern:
Mary Jane Booties by Lucie Sinkler
http://home.howstuffworks.com/free-baby-bootie-knitting-patterns2.htm
Made for:
Kiddle
Needles:
US 3 / 3.25 mm
Yarn:
Knit Picks Shine Sport
~0.5 skeins = 55.0 yards
Colorway - Cherry
Purchased at Knit Picks
http://www.knitpicks.com
Figured these would be cute to go with the February sweater. It is to match my baby to come’s going home outfit.
They were a super fast knit and very easy. They look adorable. They only took a few hours to knit. Hope they fit well.
Suspect I will make others given the simplicity and the look of them. Very cute.
3 1/2” long
1 1/2-1 1/34” wide
I should have taken the pics *before* they got washed as they looked better. But they will look great on her feet!
I suspect I will make more of these. They were so quick and cute it is hard not to.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
I am overdue for some pics as per usual lately! *laugh* I have a finished object & some WIP pics.
Baby's First Blanket
Pattern:
Baby Love Diagonal Baby Blanket by Lion Brand Yarn
http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60241.html
Made for:
Kiddle due in Sept. 09
Size:
25" x 25"
Needles:
US 8 / 5.0 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Caron Simply Soft Eco in Violet Plum 0300
~1.9 skeins = 475 yards
Purchased at Walmart in DE
I had picked up the Caron Simply Soft Eco yarn with hopes of making a baby blanket. It is pretty soft.
I like that it is done on a diagonal. This way I keep increasing until I almost ran out of the first skein. Then decreased with the second skein.
It didn’t make the 30" the original pattern does. But is it 25" x 25'. I think it made a nice size blanket. Small but good for a baby and maybe even a binkie.
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting
Pattern:
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting by Lion Brand Yarn
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kwe-bunt.html
Made for:
Kiddle Due in Sept.
Needles:
US 4 / 3.5 mm
US 6 / 4.0 mm
Yarn:
Bernat Organic Cotton in white - 43006
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
I looked at a number of buntings and really like this one. The lacy bits on the bottom will be lovely for my baby girl who is due in Sept.
I have decided to knit the body in the round. I loathe seaming and there doesn’t seem like there is a good reason why it needs to be done.
I subtracted 2 stitches from each side of the front & back. That means I cast on 180 sts.
I am charting out the lace pattern. It is my first time converting a flat pattern into one in the round. It is definitely interesting. I have learned a lot by doing it.
I really should have taken some new pics as I got through the lacey part at the bottom already and it looks good.
The problem is that I tripped and fell. The good news is that I didn't land on my tummy. So the baby girl is fine. But I did land on my hands and knees. My wrists have both been tender as well as my right forearm. They are about 90% better. So I am hoping I can knit this weekend! But I am playing safe and careful.
Baby's First Blanket
Pattern:
Baby Love Diagonal Baby Blanket by Lion Brand Yarn
http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60241.html
Made for:
Kiddle due in Sept. 09
Size:
25" x 25"
Needles:
US 8 / 5.0 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Caron Simply Soft Eco in Violet Plum 0300
~1.9 skeins = 475 yards
Purchased at Walmart in DE
I had picked up the Caron Simply Soft Eco yarn with hopes of making a baby blanket. It is pretty soft.
I like that it is done on a diagonal. This way I keep increasing until I almost ran out of the first skein. Then decreased with the second skein.
It didn’t make the 30" the original pattern does. But is it 25" x 25'. I think it made a nice size blanket. Small but good for a baby and maybe even a binkie.
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting
Pattern:
Loving Memories Lacy Bunting by Lion Brand Yarn
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kwe-bunt.html
Made for:
Kiddle Due in Sept.
Needles:
US 4 / 3.5 mm
US 6 / 4.0 mm
Yarn:
Bernat Organic Cotton in white - 43006
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
I looked at a number of buntings and really like this one. The lacy bits on the bottom will be lovely for my baby girl who is due in Sept.
I have decided to knit the body in the round. I loathe seaming and there doesn’t seem like there is a good reason why it needs to be done.
I subtracted 2 stitches from each side of the front & back. That means I cast on 180 sts.
I am charting out the lace pattern. It is my first time converting a flat pattern into one in the round. It is definitely interesting. I have learned a lot by doing it.
I really should have taken some new pics as I got through the lacey part at the bottom already and it looks good.
The problem is that I tripped and fell. The good news is that I didn't land on my tummy. So the baby girl is fine. But I did land on my hands and knees. My wrists have both been tender as well as my right forearm. They are about 90% better. So I am hoping I can knit this weekend! But I am playing safe and careful.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Two More Christmas Knits
I am pretty happy. I have gotten though a lot of my holiday knitting. I have half a scrubbie (which are super quick). I might also knit another dish towel before Christmas, might do something else. There are two more larger projects for friends I will see after the holidays. And since I have two weeks off, I will have time to get those done. Woohoo!
Christmas Lizard Ridge Dish Towel
Pattern:
Lizard Ridge Dishcloth by Laura Aylor
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lizard-ridge-dishcloth
Made for:
Greg & Mary
Size:
18" x 8 1/2" prewash
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.6 skeins = 110.4 yards in Fire red w/fuschia - dyed by me
&
~0.5 skeins = 92.0 yards in Forest Green - Dyed by me
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
The designer, LAylor13, was kind enough to reply to my mail asking about how to create this lovely pattern in two colors.
Row 1 & 2 - contrast color
Row 3 & 4 - main color
Row 5 – 8 - contrast color
Row 9 & 10 - main color
Row 11 & 12 - contrast color
I thought this was going to be an easy project, but the short rows do require some attention to get them right. So I had to stop now and again when I was watching something involved on tv. I was watching a movie and had to rip out the entire round short rowing plus some previous rows to fix some errors. But I really love the way it looks so I think it was worth it.
I was a bit worried about running out of the green. It takes more of the contrast color than I expected. But I got to 18" prewashed. I know it will shrink some in the dyer, but not more than an inch or two based on the other yarns I have dyed.
The yarn was had dyed by me. It was basic white.
I hope the recipients like it. *crosses fingers* I really was debating what to make for them. Decided to do with Christmas colors.
Red & Green Scrubbie
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Cullen
Size:
4" across
Needles:
US 10 / 6.0 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.1 skeins = 18 yards in Fire red w/fuschia - dyed by me
&
~0.1 skeins = 18 yards in Forest Green - Dyed by me
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
I wanted larger size than the pattern provides. Cast on 30 sts, did 28 row/14 repeats. Got the perfect size. Lays flat unlike some earlier ones I did which puffed up.
Did 2 row in each color. Worked well and looks good. Super easy & quick pattern.
Giving scrubbie w/dish towel as Xmas presents.
Christmas Lizard Ridge Dish Towel
Pattern:
Lizard Ridge Dishcloth by Laura Aylor
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lizard-ridge-dishcloth
Made for:
Greg & Mary
Size:
18" x 8 1/2" prewash
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.6 skeins = 110.4 yards in Fire red w/fuschia - dyed by me
&
~0.5 skeins = 92.0 yards in Forest Green - Dyed by me
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
The designer, LAylor13, was kind enough to reply to my mail asking about how to create this lovely pattern in two colors.
Row 1 & 2 - contrast color
Row 3 & 4 - main color
Row 5 – 8 - contrast color
Row 9 & 10 - main color
Row 11 & 12 - contrast color
I thought this was going to be an easy project, but the short rows do require some attention to get them right. So I had to stop now and again when I was watching something involved on tv. I was watching a movie and had to rip out the entire round short rowing plus some previous rows to fix some errors. But I really love the way it looks so I think it was worth it.
I was a bit worried about running out of the green. It takes more of the contrast color than I expected. But I got to 18" prewashed. I know it will shrink some in the dyer, but not more than an inch or two based on the other yarns I have dyed.
The yarn was had dyed by me. It was basic white.
I hope the recipients like it. *crosses fingers* I really was debating what to make for them. Decided to do with Christmas colors.
Red & Green Scrubbie
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Cullen
Size:
4" across
Needles:
US 10 / 6.0 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.1 skeins = 18 yards in Fire red w/fuschia - dyed by me
&
~0.1 skeins = 18 yards in Forest Green - Dyed by me
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns in Woodhaven, New York
I wanted larger size than the pattern provides. Cast on 30 sts, did 28 row/14 repeats. Got the perfect size. Lays flat unlike some earlier ones I did which puffed up.
Did 2 row in each color. Worked well and looks good. Super easy & quick pattern.
Giving scrubbie w/dish towel as Xmas presents.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Quick Project Update
I really shouldn't be spending time with this. I have to finish up stuff for my work conference next week. But if I don't post this now, I won't get around to it at all.
Honestly, I don't think the pics are as true to color. I took them in a different area which has fluorescents. Definitely not taking more there. I didn't have a lot of time to tweak them.
Christmas Lace Kitchen Hand Towel Xmas Present
November 9 2008
Completed:
November 11 2008
Pattern:
Christmas Lace Kitchen Hanging Hand Towel by Cathy Waldie
Made for:
Sister-in-law Andrea
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.82 skeins = 150.9 yards (138.0m)
Dyed by me for sister-in-law
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Yarn dyed by me to compliment Andrea’s kitchen.
I was worried I wouldn’t have enough yarn for entire project. But it worked out fine, even a bit to spare.
Size - 12" wide, 13" long on towel with additional 3" on loop.
I think it would be better if the strap were thicker. If I ever redo the pattern, I would go with at least 2-4 more stitches for the strap.
Purple Circular Scrubbie
Cast On & Finished:
November 11, 2008
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby Pattern by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Sister-in-law Kelly
Needles:
US 10 / 6.0 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
~ 0.08 skeins = 14.7 yards (13.5m)
Dyed by me for sister-in-law
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Cast on 30 stitches & did 22 repeats to get a decent size. Original pattern makes one that is very small.
It puffs up a bit. I am not sure why exactly as I was careful when sewing the seams together. Might need to tweak the repeats more or something.
Yarn dyed by me as my SIL likes purple.
Reverse Diamond Towel Xmas Present
Cast On:
November 11, 2008
Pattern:
Reverse Diamond Towel by Vaunda Rae Giberson
http://www.groupepp.com/dishbout/kpatterns/reversediamondtowel.html
Made for:
Sister-in-law Kelly
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
~0.88 skeins = 161.9 yards (148.1m)
Dyed by me for sister-in-law
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Making for my sister-in-law for Xmas. Not a bad project. Though it was weird. I had some trouble counting row 5 or 6. Messed it up a bunch of times. *shrugs* Just one of those weird moments. *chuckle*
Monday, November 10, 2008
Productive Weekend
First I have to say thanks to Nils at
I spent a good portion of the weekend knitting Xmas stuff. I am pretty happy with the results so far.
I found a scrubbie pattern that works pretty well.
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
After looking at the Ravelry images of the scrubbie, I decided follow someone's suggestions for a larger size one.
Blue Xmas Scrubbie
Cast On & Completed:
November 7 2008
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Sister-in-law Jennifer
Needles:
US 9 / 5.5 mm Knitpick Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
Dyed by me
0.08 skeins = 14.7 yards (13.5m)
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Super quick and easy.
Cast on 25 stitches and did 22 rows. It is still kinda small. Good thing SIL has small hands.
Yarn dyed blue by me especially for SIL (to match her kitchen colors).
Ostrich Plume Dish Towel Xmas Present
Cast On:
November 4 2008
Completed:
November 7 2008
Pattern:
Ostrich Plume Dishcloth by Edith Taylor
http://www.groupepp.com/dishbout/kpatterns/ostplume.html
Made for:
Sister-in-law Jennifer
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
Dyed by me
0.92 skeins = 169.3 yards (154.8m)
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Yarn dyed blue by me especially for SIL (to match her kitchen colors).
I made a dish towel rather than a dishcloth. I had enough yarn for that & a scrubbie.
Size: 8" x 20"
Grey Xmas Scrubbie
Cast On & Completed:
November 8 2008
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Sister-in-law Bren & Husband Martin
Needles:
US 10 / 6.0 mm Knitpick Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
Dyed by me
0.08 skeins = 14.7 yards (13.5m)
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Cast on 30 stitches & did 24 repeats to get a decent size. Original pattern makes one that is very small.
It puffs up a bit, but I think that is because I didn't sew the edges together exactly right.
Yarn dyed by me to accent SIL's kitchen.
Basket Rib Dish Towel
Cast On:
November 8 2008
Completed:
November 9 2008
Pattern:
Basket Rib Hand Towel by Traci Heiner
http://traciknits.blogspot.com/2008/05/basket-rib-hand-towel-free-pattern.html
Made for:
Sister-in-law Bren & husband Martin
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
Dyed by me
0.08 skeins = 14.7 yards (13.5m)
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Size: 10" x 18"
Fast & easy. Kinda glad I decided on dishtowels. They are going pretty quickly.
Yarn dyed by me. Done in colors to reflect SIL's countertop. Honest, I don’t think it does.
It was supposed to be darker. Still, I think the colors look good & the recipients will like it. *crossed fingers* (Okay, let's be honest, my BIL could care less. *smirk*)
Brown Xmas Scrubbie
(Pic shows the three I have done together. Shows the differences in size.)
Cast On & Completed:
November 8 2008
Pattern:
Circular Scrubby by Gwen Bortner
http://tankhouse.knitability.com/freepatterns/DishClothDuo.pdf
Made for:
Sister-in-law Andrea
Needles:
US 10 / 6.0 mm Knitpick Options
Yarn:
Lily Elite Cotton
Dyed by me
0.08 skeins = 14.7 yards (13.5m)
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Cast on 30 stitches & did 22 repeats to get a decent size. Original pattern makes one that is very small.
It puffs up a bit, but I think that is because I didn't sew the edges together exactly right.
Yarn dyed by me to accent SIL's kitchen.
Trellis Sweater
Cast On:
October 4, 2008
Nearly Completed:
October 13, 2008 (all but the buttons and overdyeing)
Completed (finished overdye & buttons):
November 7, 2008
Pattern:
Trellis by Britta Stolfus Rueschhoff
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/PATTtrellis.html
Made for:
Michael & Jen's Newest Leah
Size:
Smallest
Needles:
US 7 / 4.5 mm Knitpicks Options
Yarn:
TLC Cotton Plus Solid in 3810 light blue
~1 skeins = 178.0 yards
Purchased at Smiley's Yarns
Friday, I stopped by the Point while out during my lunch hour. I found the buttons on this sweater. They are too busy for the sweater. But I know the mom loves busy stuff, so she will like it I think. They also are similar to the buttons on the sweater I knit for her sister for Xmas. http://knittnkitten.blogspot.com/2008/06/trinitys-tomten-done.html
I had finished all but the dying and buttons by October 13. It was a pretty quick project.
I wanted to start on some more Xmas knitting. I have completed the sweater for Trinity, Michael & Jen’s daughter who is about to turn 1. I wanted to do something for their boy who was due in this fall.
I was told when I was visiting my family in Easter that it was a boy. No one told me otherwise. So I made a blue sweater. Then I got the call. It is a girl. Ummm…excuse me?! blink
I dyed the sweater to purple. It looks good. The nylon didn’t take the dye so there is an interesting heather affect to the yarn.
I am glad it looks okay because there was no way I was redoing it at this point. I have enough other Xmas knitting to do.
I did a search on baby projects in the TLC Cotton Plus and found the Trellis sweater. It looked really attractive so I decided to try it.
I sorta wish I had done a bigger size. Knowing Michael & Jen’s daughter Trinity is large, I should have anticipated a big baby. Plus it could have been worn later. But ah well. Honestly, I don’t know if they even liked the sweater I knit for Trinity last Xmas. So I don’t want to spend tons of time on it if it will never get worn.
I confess I am not thrilled with the way the pattern is written. I finally sat down and marked up the pattern with the row #s. I am not sure why the writer wrote it without the row #s. Other than that though, the pattern is great. And I love the way it turned out.
(Though heaven knows if I had known it was a girl I would have done something lacier. Ah well. *shakes head*)
So all in all, it was a super productive weekend. I am happy that I got so much done & am back to spinning again. Hooray!
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