Nicole the Knitting Goddess

FO: STR Baby Legwarmers

Pattern: Baby Leggings

 

Yarn: Lightweight Socks That Rock in Goody Goody

I don't feel as if I can give an accurate review on this pattern because I didn't follow the directions!   I forgot to knit the last 1/3 of the legging.   Since I didn't get all the decreases in they are incredibly easy for the kid to kick off.   I'm trying this pattern again though, in some leftover green yarn to go with her St. Patty's Day outfit.   Hopefully these will work out because I adore babys that are in onesies and leggings.

And yes, I could rip back and finish the leggings.   But it turns out I wouldn't have had enough yarn leftover from the Cotty hat and socks left to finish.   So I'm just going to soldier onward and hope that the next pair turn out better!   Really, they don't take very long so it's not like it's a tremendous waste of time.

FO: Sundrop

Pattern: Sundrop by Fawn Pea

Yarn: Knitpicks Comfy Worsted in Flamingo

Modifications: Did not do chin strap

It's sunny again in central Florida and the kiddo needed some sunhats!  This one was really quick to whip up, it fits well, and it does a good job shading her eyes from the sun.  I made the 0 - 6 months size and it's still a little big but that's seems right on target since I have a 2 month sized baby.  The pattern was great and easy to follow.   I will try another yarn next time though as the Comfy Worsted looks a little sloppy.  But I'll definitely be making another one before we hit summer!

FO: Pinwheel Blanket

Pattern: Round or Pinwheel Baby Blanket

Yarn: Knit Picks Main Line in Antique Rose

Modifications: Made the ruffle by increasing every stitch (knit front and back) on the last regular row and then knitting for another 2 inches. Then regular BO.

Knit Picks no longer sells Main Line which is good because I would not recommend it.   It doesn't wear well.   It's too bad because I love the shape of this blanket and it's really nice to throw on the ground of L's room while she rolls around and I do exciting things like put away laundry.

The ruffle modification worked perfectly and was very simple.   This was a quickie blankie and we get a lot of use out of it!

WIP Wednesday: Arch Shaped Sock

I've been working on some Arch Shaped Socks with some gorgeous Dream in Color Smooshy in Happy Forest.

The pattern is a bit fiddly but I'm happy with how the socks are turning out.   I'm on the foot of the 2nd sock now and it looks like I'll have enough yarn leftover to make St. Patty's day legwarmers for the kiddo!

FO: Cable Baby

Pattern: Cable Baby

Yarn: I forgot but it's fingering weight wool

This hat is really nice because it has a lot of stretch.   She wore it in the NICU (with the brim folded up) and now at almost 3 times her original size it fits perfectly!  These pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago and it was a little long but still looked good. 

On a completely unrelated note, I ordered myself the Knitpicks Zephyr acrylic interchangable needles yesterday.  I can't wait until they get here!  

WIP: Toasty Leg

I was working on a pair of arch-shaped socks for myself when I got the urge to knit something small, uncomplicated, and cute.  What did I choose to start?

 

Baby legwarmers of course!  Knit with leftover Socks That Rock I have 1.5 legwarmers at the moment.  I think that we'll actually use these a lot because they'll give her the feeling of free legs but still keep her warm.   

Good-bye 2010!

Just a quick little post to show you what I finished on December 31, 2010

A mini Odessa for L!   We call it her fro yo hat.
 

FO Friday: Christmas Socks

I have a hard time finding Christmas socks that fit L's feet.   It's not an unusual problem I don't think.   So far Gymboree and handmade socks are the only ones that remain on her feet!   When we went to visit Santa I realized that her Christmas dress looks silly without something on her feet so I knit her a pair!

Gratuitous Santa pic

Pattern: Leftovers Baby Socks

Yarn: Knitpicks Gloss in Burgundy.   Leftover from my Elfin socks (still waiting FO post).

These socks stay on very well and were on for most of Christmas (as long as her dress was on).   But they are a little bit tight on the calves so I don't think they'll last much longer.   This is one of my favorite baby sock patterns so I plan on making bigger ones. 

Leftovers Baby Socks knit on size 1 needle fit my newborn sized baby but knit on a size 2 needle they will fit a bigger baby so we're trying those next.   I've got some pretty STR leftovers to use up!

WIP Wednesday: Still working on the Jaques Hats

Even though Christmas is over I'm still working on one more Jaques hat!   I'm horrible at sending out Christmas gifts on time.  But I'm on the decrease section of the last hat so the light is at the end of the tunnel.

This year I was a part of Woolgirl's Alice in Wonderland sock club.   I was busy for most of the year making baby stuff and being horribly pregnant but I did manage to finish one of the Alice socks.

The cuff was a bit of a challenge for me but once I got to the leg it was smooth sailing from then on (this waw knit top down, magic loop).   I hope to complete the other sock by the end of January after I make the kid and I matching Odessa hats.   She seems to be coming around to hats lately... 

FO Friday: Princess Stocking Cap

Pattern: Double-Knot Stocking Cap

Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Sport Self Striping

Modifications: Did 10 rows of ribbing at the beginning, extended hat by 2 inches, used Magic Loop.

L does not like things on her head.   This is unfortunate because I almost always want to put something on her head, whether it be a hat, a bow, or a hood.   So these photoshoots have to be done quickly.

I made this hat (and matching socks) to go along with a pair of pj's that I bought for her.   This was back in the day when I thought I'd be dressing her up like a doll.   Have I mentioned that she hates to get dressed?   I will leave her in an outfit forever until it is too dirty to ignore.  She is definitly happiest when she is naked baby. 

This hat knit up quickly and looks great.   I'm glad I used a self-striping sock yarn.  I will probably make this hat again  as a baby shower gift, it would look really cute packaged with a pair of matching pj's.