Buttons!

Finally this wonderful little hoodie has buttons! I am just thankful they finally came in before my little girl got to big to wear this; She still has some time to go before it will fit :)

The buttons are from Oruaka. I absolutely love his buttons and his shop supplies excellent customer service. Please check it out and get some wonderful handmade wood buttons for yourself :)

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A quilt for Baby Stoneman

Quilt top is made from the Storybook Two line from Birch Fabrics (100% organic cotton) and the binding and backing is from Riley Blake designs.

Quilt measures 45"x54"

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Shop Update

The first quilt is up in the shop! I am so excited about this new venture :)

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Brooklyn's quilt

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Jackson's Quilt

My friends Mike and Tanya welcomed a their first baby in December so of course he required a quilt to cuddle with and drag around the house later on.

Block planning stage:

White strips have been added:

Felt the quilt was not big enough so I added a border of the blue Berenstain Bears fabric:

 Here is the finished product:

I absolutely love how this turned out! I even figured out how to do the mitered corners :)

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More quilt tops

So as you saw in the last post I have a new sewing machine! Well this has led to a lack of knitting and an increase in the sewing department. Here are two quilt tops that I have finished for some friends new babies. I am waiting on some baking fabric and I have to go purchase some batting and then I can get sewing again!

I cannot wait to get these babies done so that I can maybe stat a quilt for myself :)

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Finished Object Friday

Okay so this finished object is not knitting related but it is just as comfy and cozy. I have finally finished the quilt I was making for my daughter (blogged about here and here)

This quilt is just so comfy to cuddle with but I do kinda wish it was a little bigger so I could cover up with it a bit more easily. I will just have to make a bigger quilt for me :)

I believe I do have some finished knits but I am coming down with a cold so this post will be short and sweet. Also next week I will fill you in on the inevitable Christmas knit list. I really hope I can get them all knitted!

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Finished Object Friday

 

Pattern: Puerperium Cardigan
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Project link

 

 

For this Puerperium Sweater I choose to do it in a pullover style with short sleeves. I found that the first one I made as per the pattern was a bit much when dealing with a squirmy baby; there was just too many buttons to get done up.

 So now the 3 button version is great! And I think she likes it as well

Have a great weekend :)
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Wednesday Progress Report

This weekend I will be attending a baby shower for my dear friend Tanya. She is expecting her first child this December so I am in the process of making her gifts.

With her having a December baby I figured booties and a hat would be the perfect gift for her bundle of joy. As her husband and her are not finding out the sex of the baby neutral colors were in order.

Here is what is in the works:

The yarn I choose was Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Aran and the patterns are from Easy Baby Knits by Claire Montgomerie.

I cannot wait to meet this new person :)

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Simple Baby Hat

My lovely daughter is now just over 2 months and was in need of a warm hat now that it is getting quite chilly here in Ottawa. For sizing I would say this hat will fit 3-6 months (my daughter is almost 9 lbs now at 2.5 months and the hat fits just perfect without stretching so she has room to grow)

Simple Baby Hat

Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky Handpaint
Needles: US 8 32" circ (I used magic loop method so there would be no seams)
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch

Directions:
CO 64 stitches and join in the round (be careful not to twist the stitches)
Work in 2x2 rib starting with K2, P2 for 6 rounds.
Continue to knit in stockinette stitch (every round knit) until the hat measures 4 inches from the CO edge.

Decrease rounds:
Rnd 1: *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end of round.
Rnd 2: Knit to end
Rnd 3: *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end of round.
Rnd 4: Knit to end

Continue in this fashion ending with round of K2tog leaving you with 8 stitches remaining.

Cut yarn leaving a good length tail. Draw yarn through the remaining stitches and weave in ends.

p.s. she loves it and it keeps her head nice and cozy warm

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Finished Object Friday

More newborn photo props for MJG Photography

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Work in progress Wednesday

So I have cast on for two new sweaters. The Puerperium cardigan was a great knit the last time I made it so I decided to knit another one up for my little one. I am finding it hard to find sweaters small enough for my little preemie so this pattern is great for cute little sweaters. The raglan sweater for me is going very well so far. Jane is a great pattern writer and I cannot wait to get to the body so I can try it on as I go.

One for my tiny daughter,

Pattern: Puerperium Cadigan
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Project link

And one for me (or maybe my mom if she steals it),

 

Pattern: Ladies Classic Raglan Pullover by Jane Richmond

Yarn: Berroco Vintage

Project Link

Stay tuned for more on these two lovely orange creations :)

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Finished Object Friday - Red Mittens

Pattern:Simple Booties and Scratch Mittens by Claire Montgomerie
Yarn: Berroco Vintage
Project Link

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Mila's Babe Pullover

Yet another sweater for my little girl :) The pattern was easy and straightforward. I found that it was tight working on a circular needle but not too bad. For the collar I used the magic loop method. The lace pattern was easy to follow but I found that I should have maybe gone up a needle size for that section the give a looser look. I was also unable to get my YOs to look similar. I also found that it knit up slightly small even though I got the correct gauge. See project notes for more details.

Pattern: Sibella Babe Pullover
Yarn: Indigo Moon Organic Merino Wool
Project Link

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We have a quilt top!

So I have finished the quilt top for my first baby. It took me some time to finally get the nerve up to cut into the fabric; it was just so pretty :)

The fabric is from fabric worm and is part of the Birch Line which is Organic cotton and the colors are just lovely. The pattern I found on pinterest and it was super easy to follow. Now I just have to figure out what I want to back the quilt with and start my sandwich :)

For info:
Pattern
Fabric

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Every girl needs some red shoes!

Project info can be found here

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Random experiment

Ravelry Link

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Little Green Bean

So this is the 2nd sweater for Baby Girl (see here for the first)

The pattern: Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly Brooker
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK
Needles: US7

 

Can you see a sweater in this picture?

 

Ah, now we have some arm holes...

 

Watch out for those lady bugs ...

 

Finished! and oh so cute

This pattern was absolutely wonderful to knit; i can see my self knitting at least one more for myself and maybe one for a another little baby I know who is making an appearance in December. I just have to say that babies are popping out everywhere, it's a good thing.

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New adventure in the making

So as you know my husband and I are having our first baby in September.

WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!!

So with that in mind I have been on the look out for some great fabric to make her a quilt. I have decided that I did not want to make a super girly barbie pink room so it took some time to find just the right fabric. I was looking for something fun and bright and this is what I found:

The fabric is from Fabric Worm which I heard about from Shannon at Luvinthemommyhood who has a wonderful crafting blog that I highly recommend you start reading. There is tones of sewing information as well as knitting info. She makes me want to move back to Victoria all the time!

I placed my order today and cannot wait to see the fabric in person; I am sure it will be just wonderful. Now time to pick a pattern :) Oh and I ordered the 1/2 yard bundle so I will have some extra fabric for pillows or some other fun accessory.

Stay tuned to see where this adventure will take me!

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p.s. Fabric worm is having a sale right now - 10% off your purchase of $25 or more by entering coupon code heyjune

Future baby bin :)

So I have completed the first item for my future baby bin :)

I am waiting to add the ribbon detail...

Here is the project info:
 Pattern -  Garter Stitch Matinee Jacket by Debbie Bliss
Size - 3-6 months
Yarn - Berroco Vintage (2 skeins)


(I really hope this doesn't jinx myself)

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