Crafty Mamas - Whatcha' making?

[cameragirl]

I am working on a gift for my cousin's shower. She's expecting her first, a boy, in November. This pattern is so adorable, and you can scale it down for an infant if you use the blue loom. I will probably make one for us once we know the sex so that I can pick the colors. (Normally I keep earth tones on hand.)

http://blog.madebytelaine.com/2009/10/rawr.html

[Janel47]

Awww... so cute!  Me, I'm doing NOTHING and it's kinda driving me crazy.  Oh well, that's just life right now.  I'll find time once DH and DD1 are into their school schedules and they both just started today.  I got about 3/4 of the way done with knitting a baby blanket, but then stopped.  I want to at least have some hats and a sleepsack knit before the baby comes. 

[cameragirl]

Yeah, I understand the being busy. We are waiting for HS curriculum to come in the mail, and then we're off and running with DD's kindergarten year. I still need to finish a quilt I started for my sister's baby shower last year. To be fair, my husband misplaced the fabric (put it really high above my head) and it took a long time for me to find it. I just need to cut the batting, pin it all, and sew the edges.

As for crafting for my own baby...I'm having a hard time with that. I was in the middle of knitting a third hat for the baby when I miscarried last time. Hopefully I'll be able to get past that soon. I'd like to make some diaper covers and maybe some cotton inserts for the AIO's.

[Kyamo]

I started knitting a baby sweater before I knew I was pregnant (I had been avoiding making anything before that because I was getting really bitter about TTC), then in the middle of the sweater I found out I was pregnant.  Maybe it was good luck.    It's finished now, but I haven't taken a picture of it yet.

I also just bought some fabric to make myself a belly band (similar to the Bella band) since I'm getting close to not being able to button anything, but I'm still too small for maternity pants.  

Years ago I made a couple of stretchy wrap carriers.  

I don't have anything on the needles right now for baby though.  

[cocoabean8]

Reusable Sandwich and Snack bags are on the sewing table at the minute!!

[sh118]

cocoabean8 - are you using a pattern or did you make up your own?  I have been wanting to make some sandwich bags, but not sure what style...

[Everlong753]

I just bought some super fun new sewing books and now I'm gathering a bunch of fabric to dye for clothes, toys and blankies.  

But first, I am supposed to be working on my sister's gift, she's getting a handspun and knit cocoon and a cashmere bootie/hat set for her baby that is due in about 4 weeks.    

Kyamo- what kind of fabric are you using for the Belly Band? I was about to go buy one... but not if I don't have too!

[Kyamo]

Originally Posted by Everlong753 

Kyamo- what kind of fabric are you using for the Belly Band? I was about to go buy one... but not if I don't have too!

Cotton/spandex.

[Dandy Lion]

I'm knitting my second of a couple of baby hats for some twin nephews that will be born sometime in the next couple of weeks. I just finished up a sling for a friend, and I'm going to start some socks for my dd. Then I'm going to knit some socks for a friend, and make some more baby hats. I just got this book: http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Beanies-Happy-Little-Heads/dp/0823099032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314326397&sr=8-1 and so far I'm in love!

[amberskyfire]

I'm working on a yo-yo quilt using old fabric scraps. It's a lot of fun because I can take it anywhere with me and sit and work while I watch DD. It's a nice, relaxing craft.

[JunebugsMom]

I am 13 weeks tomorrow and still feeling too sick to do any crafting whatsoever!  Even knitting makes my nausea worse! 

[cameragirl]

The eyeballs for that hat did NOT turn out right. It said that it could be adapted for an infant hat, but didn't provide directions on how to downsize the eyes or scales. I have this GIANT eyeball, and now my husband things I'm going to make him a cyclops hat.

[mollsworth]

May I submit a 2nd vote for a cyclops hat? :-D
 

Originally Posted by cameragirl 

The eyeballs for that hat did NOT turn out right. It said that it could be adapted for an infant hat, but didn't provide directions on how to downsize the eyes or scales. I have this GIANT eyeball, and now my husband things I'm going to make him a cyclops hat.

[cameragirl]

I might let DH make his own hat, and he can keep the wonky cyclops eye for the hat. I just found out my cousin's shower is on the 9th, and I will be stuck in the infusion center next week or in bed. I'm heading off to Walmart to see if they have any decent green yarn for a sleep sack and hat that resemble a pea pod. DH really wants me to make a fire hydrant sack because baby's dad is a fireman, but that sounds complicated. Being sleepy and achy doesn't go well with complicated.

This is the sack I made for my nephew last year, with my dad holding the nephew. My BIL is a huge football fan, so it is a little football. I wish I had gotten a better photo of him in it, but it was super cold that day. Oh yeah...and Dad is playing tough guy.



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Edited by cameragirl - 9/1/11 at 9:50am

[Janel47]

How cute!  I don't think the pattern link posted.  Maybe try separating it out with spaces.

[cameragirl]

Darn it. I've been having issues with posting links on here lately. Let's try that again. It is a super easy pattern, so even beginner's could do a good job at it. The sack is the bulk of the work, and the hat takes about an hour. I'm making this sack by doubling up worsted weight yarn. The football sack was made with doubled up chunky yarn that is kind of curly, and very soft.

http://www.blogster.com/nittineedles/baby-cuddle-sack-on-loom-free-pattern

*There are links out there for mamas that are more coordinated with knitting and crochet needles than I am, too.

[cameragirl]

The pea pod is coming along. I'm trying to decide if I want to do a curly-q at the top of the hat, or if I should make a little tassel. I kind of like a tassel or puff ball...but whatever is easiest. I wish I had kept my little cord knitter. I'm about 1/4 of the way through the sac, but I'm taking my time.

[Janel47]

I think i-cording is WAY easier than trying to make a tassel that won't fall apart.  I can never get those tight enough.  I-cording is simple as can be if you have a double-pointed needle.  Just knit 3 sts, slide to the other end and k 3 sts again, continue until it's long enough and BO.  Each time you slide it, you are joining the ends of the work, so it ends up tube shaped.  I just knot it to get a curled look, or if you want actual curls, I think that's best done by crocheting. :)

OK, time to finish that blanket... I think you have inspired me that it's not the only thing I want done before he/she gets here!  :)  I'll just have to make weekends my baby crafting time since weekdays are allotted to waldorf doll making.

[cameragirl]

I can't knit worth a darn, but I can make a cord by crocheting. I'll figure something out.

[Kyamo]

When you said puffball, did you mean a pom pom? Pom poms take patience, but they aren't difficult. Here's a tutorial. Use more yarn than you think you need, and tie tightly.