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post #41 of 86
2/13/12 at 8:09pm

Here's my first project for Baby!  Handknit wool socks!  They were so much fun I've already finished a second pair in a deep green color with some MCN I had leftover from cabled mitts I made myself this winter.  I love seeing what everyone else is making!  Reinforces the fact that I need a sewing machine!

 

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post #42 of 86
2/13/12 at 8:10pm
Thoses are just adorable!
post #43 of 86
2/13/12 at 8:11pm

Gorgeous little socks! I love them.

post #44 of 86
2/14/12 at 5:35am
OMG, I love those socks! I really need to learn how to knit them and then get enough patience to actually do it! Do you make them on dpn's or circular needles? I saw some 9in circular needles on amazon and was wondering if those were for socks. I think I would feel less intimidated by circular needles.
post #45 of 86
2/14/12 at 12:26pm
Thank you, ladies, all for the kind words! I can't believe how tiny they are! My son is only 18 mo so it doesn't seem like the nb stuff should be that much smaller, but it is! <3

I used DPNs for those socks. A 9 in circular would be way too big. All the knitters I know use DPNs or a long circular needle with a special technique called magic looping for socks. Knitting is so fun and relaxing for me. Do you have a yarn store (not a big box store, but a locally owned yarn shop) near you? At the one near me if you buy a skein of yarn and a pair of needles they will get you started with knitting. Might be worth looking into! Good luck and thanks again!
post #46 of 86
2/14/12 at 12:30pm
Do any of you ladies have experience making Waldorf dolls? I want to make a heavy baby doll for my son so we can practice holding the baby and being gentle. The catch is that I don't have a sewing machine, I would have to hand stitch everything which I am totally okay with, I just wasn't sure if I *needed* to have a sewing machine. I've been eyeing a pattern and kit from Dream Pixie.
post #47 of 86
2/14/12 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by smilingmama23 View Post

Thank you, ladies, all for the kind words! I can't believe how tiny they are! My son is only 18 mo so it doesn't seem like the nb stuff should be that much smaller, but it is! <3
I used DPNs for those socks. A 9 in circular would be way too big. All the knitters I know use DPNs or a long circular needle with a special technique called magic looping for socks. Knitting is so fun and relaxing for me. Do you have a yarn store (not a big box store, but a locally owned yarn shop) near you? At the one near me if you buy a skein of yarn and a pair of needles they will get you started with knitting. Might be worth looking into! Good luck and thanks again!

I do already knit. But so far just hats and scarves. I have used dpns for the tops of hats, but I dont like how easy it is for the stitches to come off. I really stink at following patterns too....I am not a great knitter by any means, but I still like to deviate. I have a feeling I would not be able to do that with socks.
post #48 of 86
2/15/12 at 4:37pm
Oh sorry, I misunderstood your earlier post. Yeah, the DPNs are a bit fiddly for the first few rows but I got into a groove after that. These were my first socks ever so I stuck pretty closely to the pattern. I think as long as you watch the pattern for turning the heel you can be a little liberal with the rest of the sock.
post #49 of 86
3/9/12 at 7:53am

IMAG0214.jpgMittens & Booties

IMAG0215.jpgSleep Sack & Beanie. All in a cooler cotton for summer.

 

I still need to crochet his blanket, finish toile wrap and make maybe 1 or 2 cotton jersey wraps, I want to make a quilted diaper bag that I found on pintrest, and the project Im putting off the most: cloth diapers!

post #50 of 86
3/9/12 at 3:53pm

Good job triple07, everything looks great!  And super adorable. :)

 

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Originally Posted by smilingmama23 View Post

Oh sorry, I misunderstood your earlier post. Yeah, the DPNs are a bit fiddly for the first few rows but I got into a groove after that. These were my first socks ever so I stuck pretty closely to the pattern. I think as long as you watch the pattern for turning the heel you can be a little liberal with the rest of the sock.


I checked out a couple books from library on knitting socks and I'm still totally intimidated.  I might have to find someone IRL to help me out...if I ever want to take the plunge.  I've been on a hat knitting binge lately, I've made like 8 in the past 2 weeks.  Mostly all boobie hats, I'll post a picture later.

post #51 of 86
3/10/12 at 7:21am

TY. My friend posted the cutest pic of crocodile stitch baby booties. I guess a lady is selling the pattern on Etsy. But its for $5 for the one size pair so I don't think I will be getting those lol.

post #52 of 86
3/12/12 at 1:39pm

I love what everyone has made. I have been going through my yarn stash and trying to use up my lonely skeins.  It has resulted in a sweater on the needles, and a romper, and a diaper cover. I need to focus. I want to make some stuffed animals too.  Clock is ticking.

post #53 of 86
3/13/12 at 12:40pm

IMAG0106.jpgapple hat I worked up. I probably should have made it red to look a little more apple, but I guess its a golden delicious apple.

post #54 of 86
3/13/12 at 2:14pm

That's sweet.  You can make a yellow and a red one as well and have all the varieties!

post #55 of 86
3/13/12 at 7:55pm

tiny pants!

 

little baby leg warmers!

 

 

my mum gave me some fingerling that she had leftover, so i've been using it up. i'm getting tired of knitting in green though!! :) but i love the little projects, they are so quick and fun! 

post #56 of 86
3/13/12 at 10:12pm
Hsquared, that is adorable! Knitting intimidates me soooo much!
post #57 of 86
3/13/12 at 10:13pm
Hsquared, that is adorable! Knitting intimidates me soooo much!
post #58 of 86
3/13/12 at 10:13pm
Hsquared, that is adorable! Knitting intimidates me soooo much!
post #59 of 86
3/13/12 at 10:13pm
Hsquared, that is adorable! Knitting intimidates me soooo much!
post #60 of 86
3/13/12 at 10:13pm
Hsquared, that is adorable! Knitting intimidates me soooo much!
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