Baby Projects

Hello Everyone!

I was asked by a friend to make two different baby knit projects. I've been waiting to post because I didn't want the expecting mothers to see the photos before receiving the gifts.

First I made the baby boy blanket inspired by a Rebecca Danger blanket pattern. Green and linen (off white) stripes with a thick orange border and thin brown border. Then 2 pockets. One pocket is orange and brown and the other looks like windows in green and linen.

Next I did the baby girl blanket.  A simple basket weave pattern in one color "off pink" called dusty rose and then added a couple of crochet flowers and grass.

After mailing those out I got started on 2 monsters also inspired by Rebecca Danger patterns from the book Knit a Monster Nursery. I doubled the yarn strands to make it a little bigger (and tougher) without having to adjust the pattern. 
The boy monster was made to fit inside the blanket pockets. The girl monsters arms move back and forth.
All the yarn for these projects was from Lion Brand (mainly Vanna's Choice) and definitely all machine washable and dryable. I wanted to make sure that it was easy to clean for the moms to be. 

Thank you for reading!

Ruthie


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Hello Everyone!

So I just taught myself to crochet!
So excited! Now I just have to practice, a lot.

Here's a pic of my second chain and one row. (The first one was very ... wobbly, lol)

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

Hello Everyone!

It has been quite a while since I last posted. My family and I moved into a new apartment, and we've been settling in.

I have still been knitting. It kept me calm and collected throughout the moving process.
Here are a few photos of some of the pieces I've completed:

One of the best parts of this new place is that I have my own little room for all my yarn and crafting stuff! Definitely need more shelving!


Hopefully I can settle into a schedule for posting soon.

Thank you for reading!

Ruthie

The Monster is DONE!

Hello!
It's been a long road with this project and I can finally say it is DONE!
The pattern i used is Vinny V in Knit a Monster Nursery by Rebecca Danger.

Here are the pictures

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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Going Yarn Bonkers

Hello!

Went to Michael's arts and craft store today with my kids. We went a little bonkers with buying yarn. My son is very into colors and  kept telling me to get this color and that one, hahaha. 

I love when Michaels has sales like 4 for $10 or $0.99!
I'm going to enjoy using up all this yarn.

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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Cowls

Hello!

I've been knitting these past few days with thick, bulky yarn and big knitting needles. The largest needles I have are size 15. I can't wait to be able to try larger ones.

So here are 3 cowls that  made. I didn't follow any pattern. They are not finished yet. I have to find buttons and sew in the stragglers. When they are fully finish I will post better pictures.

Thanks for reading!
Ruthie

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The Long Project: Vinny V

Hello!

This is one long project!
An update on the Vinny V WIP (work in progress)
So I knitted and attached the ears and eye patch. I snapped on the safety eyes. Cut and started to sew the mouth but haven't finished yet. Sewed the arms on. Still have to finish sewing the mouth, stuff the head/body and sew it closed and then attach the legs. Almost there! The pattern I'm using is from the book by Rebecca Danger called "Knit a Monster Nursery" (click to link to amazon.com)

Here are some pics:

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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Toddler Girl Hat

Hello! 
The baby bear hat that I made was so simple that I decided to make a hat for my daughter, since the dress didn't work out. 

This was quite fast to make. I used the same pattern for the baby bear hat but made a flower instead.

Baby Bear Hat Pattern

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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WIP Vinny V Legs

Hello!

Still working on knitting the legs to the Vinny V monster from the book "Knit a Monster Nursery" by Rebecca Danger.

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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Baby Bear Hat

Hello!

A new baby in the family!
I just had to make a hat!

I got this pattern from Ravelry.com
Baby Bear Hat for Newborn or Preemie

I didn't have bulky yarn so I used 2 baby yarns together.

Thanks for reading!

Ruthie

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The Toddler Dress Unraveled

Hello

I knit past where I had to stop. I tried backing up but I didn't pick up the stitches properly. When I tried fixing that it got too frustrating and I decided to unravel the whole thing. :( 
Here are the pictures