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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Yarn Along...

This is the first time that I have participated in Wednesday's yarn along. I was motivated to participate this week because I have been knitting like a maniac lately. Between baby gifts for friends, stuff for my new etsy shop, and items for my baby on the way, I have been busy! My current project for baby is a wool soaker diaper cover. This pattern is probably the hardest I have every followed, and it's on small needles, so it is taking me a while. But, I love that I am learning and I am excited to try it out when she arrives!
I also checked out a few knitting books from the library: 100 Knitting Projects, More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, and Vintage Baby Knits. They all have some great projects (the soakers I am making are in the 100 Knitting Projects book), and my to-knit list has grown tremendously. I am hoping to tackle a baby sweater soon. Pin It Now!
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  1. JarkaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    good luck with all your projects :)
    ""More Last minute knitting gifts" sounds like fun book - I could absolutely use some ideas from it - will have to check it out some days soon :)
    thanks for inspiration :)

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  2. ccolettFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Dan's mom has the best pattern for a baby sweater - it has a hood and zips up the back so it's super easy to get on and off! I can ask her for the name of it if you want it :)

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  3. HeidiFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    A little birdie told me you might want to avoid knitting any baby sweaters from the Last minute knits book just for a bit ...cause I think a friend of yours may have got that book for Christmas and well, just might have thought of you when coming across a certain pattern.
    Just sayin'.

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  4. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Christy- I would love to see the pattern and Heidi.... NO WAY!! I'll pretend to be surprised but I am SO EXCITED!

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  5. ErinFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I loved the vintage baby knits... the patterns were all too small for my daughter, or more complicated than I want to attempt at this stage of my life. I am jealous of your copy of More Last Minute Gifts... off to the library site now to see if they have one I can put on hold !

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  6. GetrealmommyFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Can I be your friend so you will knit me a baby gift ;)

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  7. Sweetness and LightFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Haven't seen the Vintge Baby knits, the other's are great! Hve fun with the soaker, love the yarn :)

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  8. ccolettFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Dan's mom said she'd look for the pattern so I'll forward it to you if she comes up with it :)

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  9. house full of jaysMarch 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I have More Last Minute Knitted Gifts coming in for me at the library...looking forward to seeing it. I love the Vintage Baby Knits book!
    I should be knitting some soakers but I am afraid of the tiny needles!

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  10. AmyMarch 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Just popping in to say "Hi" as part of Yarn Along.

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  11. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I have never made baby soakers before, but I guess you would need little needles for little bottoms. Love your reading material.
    Warmly,
    Tracey

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  12. KnitterMamaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love baby soakers! I love making them and I love the way the finished product looks. Have fun...

    I see that you are in Portland. We spent just under a year there and have moved back east, but I sure do miss those trees...

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  13. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love your yarn - such nice earthy looking shades... (on my laptop anyway!!!)

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  14. JoséeApril 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Hello! Love the idea of a baby soaker. I can't wait to see it when it's done :)

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