Anyone making something for their LO?

Neecee · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:12 AM

I really wanted to knit a nice blanket or something for lil man, but can i even remember how to cast on? Hell no!

So I've decided I'm gonna make him a blanket or comforter a bit like those taggy things. I've seen some really nice fleecy fabric that I can use and once hubby and i agree on a name, I can add it on with applique later.

meg · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:15 AM

aww thats really nice - i tried to knit and crochet but i was appalling at it - best leave it to the grans! hahah

Jus · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:18 AM

I'm thinking of asking my mum to teach me how to knit but I'm not sure I'd have the patience to knit anything bigger than a flannel.

Janisdkh · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:20 AM

Aww how cute. I wish I could knit or something. As soon as I know the sex and design for the room I wan't I will be making a tun of paintings on canvas. I would mural something on the wall too, but we plan on moving.

beancounter · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:23 AM

i got a knitting set, and I could as a kid, so I assumed I still could- WRONG. I had to learn all over again

but it was easier the second time. I recommend stitch n bitch if you want to learn again, it teaches you the basics and there it a baby hat and blanket in there too. You can get it cheaply on amazon.

I shall be inheriting the blankets my grandmother crocheted for my mother, however

I will knit things (perhaps this? http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/20...g_hat_kit.html), and I will be sewing on my lovely new sewing machine. And prolly painting up some jolly canvasses of giraffes and munkies

I will make peanut lots of nice things, I will

kateqpr · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:24 AM

I've just finished knitting a scarf!!

Had no idea what i was doing, but found a web site with videos showing you what to do (www.cyberseams.com if anyone's actually interested....)

God i never thought i'd see the day my weeks high point would be visiting my local wool shop to restock.

**Tiff** · Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM

I went a different route and made a dreamcatcher for Baby Girl's window. I'm part native, so I thought it'd be nice. I'm also working on a cross stitch sampler. It was a little confusing at first but I think I've got it now.

There's lots of tutorials online... maybe those would help?

Dragonfly · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:04 AM

I couldnt sow or knit to save my life! but the scary thing is Darren can sow as I have seen him sowing his cloths with his wee kit he has! (image of biker outlaw with tatts has now been dimolished lol)

I just have that book I am putting together full of pics and special moments. Everyting is going into this book, I got it off ebay , even peoples signatures who visit the hospital go on there! I am paiting and decorating its bedrooms! if that counts.

spoo · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:07 AM

Now theres an idea! My grandma taught me to knit when I was about 5 years old and I knitted stuff for my baby cousins and dollies!

I've still got some needles and wool somewhere but don't know if I'd be brave enough to try a whole cardigan? They look really complicated! Good for you though xx

Janisdkh · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyff

I went a different route and made a dreamcatcher for Baby Girl's window. I'm part native, so I thought it'd be nice. I'm also working on a cross stitch sampler. It was a little confusing at first but I think I've got it now.

There's lots of tutorials online... maybe those would help?

May I see picts hun? I am part native too. MiqMaq in fact. They have a few ways of different spelling but thats what I am. My dad is almost full. I really would be interested in one. I am pretty crafty and make baby sculptures , childrens paintings but I can't make that! Do you sell them?

Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:12 AM	#1
Neecee Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South London Posts: 2,480	Anyone making something for their LO? I really wanted to knit a nice blanket or something for lil man, but can i even remember how to cast on? Hell no! So I've decided I'm gonna make him a blanket or comforter a bit like those taggy things. I've seen some really nice fleecy fabric that I can use and once hubby and i agree on a name, I can add it on with applique later.

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:15 AM	#2
meg Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 378	aww thats really nice - i tried to knit and crochet but i was appalling at it - best leave it to the grans! hahah

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:18 AM	#3
Jus Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Henley-on-Thames Posts: 254	I'm thinking of asking my mum to teach me how to knit but I'm not sure I'd have the patience to knit anything bigger than a flannel.

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:20 AM	#4
Janisdkh Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,938	Aww how cute. I wish I could knit or something. As soon as I know the sex and design for the room I wan't I will be making a tun of paintings on canvas. I would mural something on the wall too, but we plan on moving.

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:23 AM	#5
beancounter Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,921	i got a knitting set, and I could as a kid, so I assumed I still could- WRONG. I had to learn all over again but it was easier the second time. I recommend stitch n bitch if you want to learn again, it teaches you the basics and there it a baby hat and blanket in there too. You can get it cheaply on amazon. I shall be inheriting the blankets my grandmother crocheted for my mother, however I will knit things (perhaps this? http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/20...g_hat_kit.html), and I will be sewing on my lovely new sewing machine. And prolly painting up some jolly canvasses of giraffes and munkies I will make peanut lots of nice things, I will

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#6
kateqpr Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West London Posts: 1,391	I've just finished knitting a scarf!! Had no idea what i was doing, but found a web site with videos showing you what to do (www.cyberseams.com if anyone's actually interested....) God i never thought i'd see the day my weeks high point would be visiting my local wool shop to restock.

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 09:38 AM	#7
Tiff Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,543	I went a different route and made a dreamcatcher for Baby Girl's window. I'm part native, so I thought it'd be nice. I'm also working on a cross stitch sampler. It was a little confusing at first but I think I've got it now. There's lots of tutorials online... maybe those would help?

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:04 AM	#8
Dragonfly Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 13,144	I couldnt sow or knit to save my life! but the scary thing is Darren can sow as I have seen him sowing his cloths with his wee kit he has! (image of biker outlaw with tatts has now been dimolished lol) I just have that book I am putting together full of pics and special moments. Everyting is going into this book, I got it off ebay , even peoples signatures who visit the hospital go on there! I am paiting and decorating its bedrooms! if that counts.

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Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:07 AM	#9
spoo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 876	Now theres an idea! My grandma taught me to knit when I was about 5 years old and I knitted stuff for my baby cousins and dollies! I've still got some needles and wool somewhere but don't know if I'd be brave enough to try a whole cardigan? They look really complicated! Good for you though xx

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