Baby's Ella's First Gift

This sweet little knit is the first homemade goodie I've made for my baby girl.  It's so small and adorable, just about the size of my hand.  I can't wait to meet her and see her in this teeny tiny hat!  Only about 3 months more to go!

The free pattern, Tiffany Lace Knit Newborn Hat Pattern, was very easy to knit and the directions were easy to follow.  I did the newborn size with Baby Bee Sweet Delight yarn in the grape jelly color.  I purchased the yarn from Hobby Lobby.

A Hat For Mom

Mom bought a knitting book, even though she doesn't knit, because she saw a pattern in it for a hat she really wanted. I wonder how long she's had this book in hopes of getting a hat out of me. Recently, my Mom got diagnosed with breast cancer and has been going through the treatments. The kids and I moved in for 4 months to help take care of Mom and her home. That's when she showed me the pattern. Of course I would make it for her. She knew I would.

The pattern is the "Eyelet Hat" in Teach Yourself Visually Knitting by Sharon Turner.




I made the knit flower detachable so that she could mix and match with some fabric flowers we bought for her.

Socks

I finally got a picture of some socks I knit a few years ago. They are the one and only pair of socks I've ever knit (not counting baby socks). I was so pleased to see my mom wearing them that I just had to take a picture. I used the leftover yarn to make the baby mary jane shoes you can see in one of my older posts.

We Call Them Pirates

Here's my oldest enjoying the snow. He looks so great in this fair isle beanie I made him a couple years ago. He just started wearing it this winter. It finally doesn't look too big on him, although it's an adult pattern, so there is plenty of growing room still. It's super cozy and made out of wool yarn. I used a free pattern from Hello Yarn. The pattern is We Call Them Pirates. I think I just followed the pattern exactly, but it's been so long and I don't really remember. I probably should block the beanie to make it lay flat on the bottom and prevent the rolling up. Especially since there is a cute detail there lost in the rolling...but...I don't really mind the rolling so much and it's easier not to.

Katja for Emily

This is my first try at a knit piece of clothing. It was for my niece's 1st birthday. It was fun to knit and I couldn't wait to see her in it. The pattern is Katja from knitty.com.

Beanies and Booties

Some knit infant goodies from over the years.

My own creation for my own little sweetie.

Patterns below from the book, Adorable Knits For Tots, by Zoe Mellor