The Finish Line Has Been Crossed!

Way, way back in May, I reported on the Diamond Lace pattern that Helen and I were knitting for a pregnant friend.

We are happy to announce that our work is complete! Two sweaters, two hats, two bootee sets, all with buttons and ribbons, washed and wrapped, are ready to be delivered to the new mother and her (already!) three-month-old twins!

Here are the finished articles:

Helen's set in blue:



My set in yellow:



Diamond closeups:





A big round of applause, please!

What mega project shall we tackle next?

Here's Another Ruffle Hat!

Another pregnant friend means another one of my favourite baby hats to knit: the Bernat Ruffle Hat!

Knitting in the Eighteenth Century

I've finally, finally, finished the diamond lace pattern set! Well, except for the buttons and ribbon... It's pressing as we speak. My set was yellow, and Helen's (knitting for the other twin) is blue - watch for photos of both, soon!

Meanwhile, a little history, courtesy of the Lincoln's Birthplace Museum, Kentucky and Fort Nashborough, Tennesse:

I Started the Socks!

Just thought I'd mention that I've started my first pair of socks, and it's not as difficult as I thought it would be...

Photos coming soon!

More Knits to Come!

I brought my knitting bag with me on vacation, but never got a chance to pick up my needles...

Look for more baby sweaters next month.

Also, I'm finally going to tackle both crochet and double pointed needle sock knitting!

A Complete Baby Set!

I finally brought this set together. Of the three pregnancies I was knitting for, this is the last one; the other two have delivered, happy and healthy babies!

Some of these items are variations on patterns I've used before, and posted here: the hats and the hooded blanket. The other two blankets were knitted off the cuff, without following any pattern in terms of the colours. However, the striped one is knit in a pattern that I originally found in a book of afghan patterns. I took these photos just before I wrapped up the items:

Red Ruffled Hat:



Multi-coloured Ruffled Hat:



Hooded Blanket:



Blanket knit on circular needles:



Striped blanket:

Hat and Bootee Set for Newborn

Ta da!

A Small Bundle

Sent to a friend in the UK:



The cable hat pattern is the one from Canadian Living, first featured here..

Baby Shower Part II

Here is the hat and bootee set (the hat was a free Bernat pattern):







Frodo inspecting my handiwork:



Frodo inspecting the Fluffy Hat:



Upsidedown:

Baby Shower Part I

I've finally got a complete set!

Here are the two blankets I knit for my expecting sister-in-law:

Norwegian Wool blanket with cable stripe:



Close-up:



Baby Blanket with Hood (pattern from the Lion Brand Yarn website):