Any knitters out there? - Page 3

[Lousli]

Oh my 8 year old is nosy. Especially if she thinks the yarn is pretty, lol. "What are you making mommy? Who is it for?"

[shoefairy3]

Mostly they just ask "is it for me" and I say no. Then they move on. hee

[Grayson's Mom]

Anyone who is a beginner knitter or who wants to learn to knit and is good at teaching themselves...
I love this book. I take it out of the library ALL the time. I should just break down and purchase it for myself. It teaches you how to knit AND all the projects are baby related. <3 LOVE IT <3
http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Baby-...8876166&sr=1-8

[shoefairy3]

Finished another sleep sack (i need to weave ends, but I can't find my darning needle)
http://ravel.me/shoefairy3/xg9nh

The yarn was frogged from a thrifted Banana Republic sweater. 100% squishy, soft merino

[Aliy]

i wish i knew how to knit. but i'm corcheting a blanket for the baby... i made one for my other two while pregnant with them

[shoefairy3]

started another project
http://ravel.me/shoefairy3/qytq5

[BeanyMama]

Knitter/crocheter here! Just today I queued a sleep sack, some soakers and longies, baby socks, a vest and some little hand mittens. I shall knit it all! I want to knit some special big-sibling surprises for my other three for when I'm festooning baby with stuff

Here's my queue, if you're a Raveler: http://www.ravelry.com/people/Beanymama/queue

[Lousli]

I bought some cotton yarn today to make a tiny Baby Surprise in gender neutral colors. I'll make another in a pinkish or lavender color scheme if it turns out to be a girl. I'm taking a couple of other projects on my trip, because I don't want too many questions from knitting a bunch of baby stuff, but I figure I can work on some things at night in my room after we say goodnight to my folks.

[Rabbit8]

I'm a knitter too and was planning on knitting a new afghan for our bed...but then found out I'm pregnant so I'll be making a baby blanket FIRST.

I've never done a sweater yet, but I've only picked up this hobby about six years ago. So far most of what I've made has been gifted out.

[VeganCupcake]

I knit! I want to make lots of stuff--mostly sweaters, but maybe a sleep sack. I have some UFOs from my pregnancy with DD, too, that I should finish up.

I also made DD some Fat Baby Booties when she was tiny, but I lost one on a trip, so we'll need a replacement pair. They were great and really did stay on--most of the time.

[maybesparrow]

Another knitter here! I just found out on Saturday that I'm pregnant, but I started doing baby knitting as soon as we started TTC. So far I've made one little baby cardigan (still needs buttons though...) and a baby blanket which I love but I still need to block it and weave the ends in.

Right now I would love to start working on a maternity sweater. I'm thinking Tea Leaves or maybe Liesl?

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by maybesparrow

Another knitter here! I just found out on Saturday that I'm pregnant, but I started doing baby knitting as soon as we started TTC. So far I've made one little baby cardigan (still needs buttons though...) and a baby blanket which I love but I still need to block it and weave the ends in.

Right now I would love to start working on a maternity sweater. I'm thinking Tea Leaves or maybe Liesl?

Me, too! I found out yesterday, and can't wait to start knitting. I'll look back through this thread to see what has been discussed so far. I made my best friend a gorgeous (if I do say so myself) organic cotton baby blanket, and now I get to make one for myself!

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SpyK...t-baby-blanket

[shoefairy3]

Oh lovely choices. I added Baby Chalice Blanket to my queue. I think that is going to call for some super squishy yarn. Maybe Malabrigo Oh I do have a bunch of Caron Simply soft too. Decisions. And I need to get a US10 needle. Sounds like a trip to the LYS to me

[Lisalee2]

DDCC - I just finished my first baby hat, (out of the Stich n Bitch book) now I want to make some booties...but they look so hard. I guess all I can do it try it out. I really like that site ravelry...very fun!

[dizzysmom]

I've got so much lined up to knit for DD that I'm hoping I'll have time! I want to get a cardigan knit up for her, and she'll need a new hat and mittens for this winter. I'm also planning to knit a few Christmas presents for her and others in the family (stuffed toys, wrist warmers, etc.)

Since this is going to be a spring baby, I'm really not sure what to make for the bean until I find out what flavor of baby it will be. But I'll be making some legwarmers and washcloths, and some shorties if I can find the time.

[mariposita]

Baby knitting! I am getting so excited!

[Virginia884]

I don't knit (I sew) but my parents both do. We haven't told them yet and i was hoping to buy a great baby knitting book and send it to them. Any suggestions?
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[dizzysmom]

I'm headed to the yarn store this afternoon to pick up some yarn for winter hats for DD and my little nephew. Anybody know of a good pattern for a teddy bear hat for an infant?

What kind of yarns does everyone like to use for babies? DD's hat was a very soft wool last year, and it didn't seem to bother her too much. I've heard some people prefer wool blends or more washable fibers, and I don't want to make the nephew's hat something that SIL is going to think is a pain to wash.

[shoefairy3]

Originally Posted by dizzysmom

I'm headed to the yarn store this afternoon to pick up some yarn for winter hats for DD and my little nephew. Anybody know of a good pattern for a teddy bear hat for an infant?

What kind of yarns does everyone like to use for babies? DD's hat was a very soft wool last year, and it didn't seem to bother her too much. I've heard some people prefer wool blends or more washable fibers, and I don't want to make the nephew's hat something that SIL is going to think is a pain to wash.

For non-knitters, I almost always use acrylic or washable wool. My mom gets wool, but she knows how to care for it