Babywearing blanket

A little short but still quite awesome. Covers the toes and fits well. I may try making a hood to go with it.

Hats and strong winds

I made the Vintage Bonnet for a christening gift for my youngest niece. Her big sister wanted it so I told her I would make her one. Last night with the strong winds I found it hard to sleep so I crocheted. I made 3 hats. A shell hat similar to the vintage bonnet and 2 butterfly hats. One is for my daughter.

Colours

Dribble teeth
Originally uploaded by inakid

Finally finished this jumper using up Woolganic in various colours.

Maddy's christening

My niece had her Christening on Sunday.



We found a place to stay with many beds, one room....
We stayed in Wangaratta on Saturday night.

For my daughter

T's bolero/shrug/capelet
Originally uploaded by inakid

As requested by my daughter. She wanted sleeves to the elbow and something fairly simple to wear over. She is 9 but a big healthy girl wearing size 14 (sometimes the clothes are too slim) or small womens sizes.
Very simple quick and effective.
T was rapt with the result and here's hoping she gets lots of wear out of it. Crocheted from Cleckheaton 12ply wool.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Apart from the over pornification/sexualisation of the female characters I really enjoyed the movie. It was very funny in places and the visual effects were amazing.

Teaching an old dog new things

I learnt some new things making this vest. Applied I-cord edging, backstitch embroidery and provisional cast on. All easy enough too.

Latest artwork from my daughter

Talz teddy bear painting
Originally uploaded by inakid

My daughter might not be able to do any art classes for a while because its too difficult to get there when my husband works Mondays.

Going Green

9monthsold
Originally uploaded by inakid

I finally completed this top. I am glad I decided to do the hood, it suits J perfectly. Crocheted from Woolganics Australian organic merino.

J is now 9 months old with 4 teeth, 2 more coming through. He now stands using one hand for support. He likes to put things in his mouth which is stressful with 3 big kids who think nothing of the little things they leave around. He has started sleeping a little better (not on me half the night so much) and usually sits up in bed during the night.

Foto Friday - Kids June 2009

Night at the Muesum 2: Battle of the Smithonians

My daughter and my Mum saw this movie a couple weeks ago. She came back asking me questions related to historical figures featured in the movie. My daughter was on camp on Monday-Wednesday. I thought I would take the boys on Tuesday, hubby wanted to come so our big boy went to school instead. That is, we didn't see the movie til the evening. During the day we went to the library in the hope I could find Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern.
Anyway, it was an okay movie. Probably more based on American history but still interesting. We rarely go the cinema but we plan to see Transformers 2 next week.

My daughter enjoyed her camp. She told me the details of what she ate and the floor plan of her room/area!

My scarf and mitts

My scarf and mitts
Originally uploaded by inakid

On Monday we went into the City to check out the Morris&Sons sale. I was wanting some chunky yarns for a babywearing shawl, jacket for my daughter, Knit Pro needles and some 10ply to make something lovely for myself. I was successful on all counts.
A scarf and fingerless mittens crocheted from Jo Sharp Aran Tweed (wool/cashmere/silk).

A few little things

My hook holder
Originally uploaded by inakid

I have been enjoying making a few little things.

A crochet condom

- of course - is the best way to keep crochet hooks together.
Made with double stranded acrylic.

Also an apple cozy from 10ply cotton. Very cute, clever and quick.



And a 10ply cotton bib perfect for drooling babies.

10ply cotton singlet/tank

Tired
Originally uploaded by inakid

We have had a few tough days,just lack of sleep basically. Also J biting while feeding which is no fun.

Here's my pattern for 10ply singlet. Great for Summer as a tank with a favourite nappy or for extra warmth under a shirt in cold places like Melbourne.



10ply cotton with 5mm needles.

BACK-

CO 40sts
Starting with purl row ss 33 rows.
Cast off 3 sts next 2 rows. Dec end each row til 30sts.
Continue ss 17 rows
K10 co10 k10
Continue on last 10stitches dec at neck edge each row til 7sts remain.
Repeat for other 10sts .

FRONT-

CO 40sts
Starting with purl row SS 33rows
Cast off 3 sts next 2 rows. Dec end each row til 30sts.
SS 3 rows
K12 co6 k12
Continue on these 12sts dec at neck edge each row until 7sts remain. SS for the same length as back.
Repeat for other side.
Sew pieces together at the shoulders and sides.
Crochet around neck edge and armholes if you wish.

I have made a few of these but this is the first time I wrote down the pattern. I am not a designer or a pattern writer and it needs testing.
Fits about an average one year old. Please note cotton tends to shrink in the wash lengthways .

Jar Swap Reveal June09

Of course, I forgot to take a photo of what I sent. I had a recycled box and filled it with PUL and fabric, buttons and other sewing bits and pieces.
I received my swap box today.

Beautiful colourful yarn (Aran merino from Zansthings), soap, needles and vintage patterns which I adore in a lovely rose box. Aren't I lucky?!

Mini shorts

The size of a 9-12 child sock
Originally uploaded by inakid

Tiny crocheted shorties in acrylic. Even with back shaping. Just for fun!

8ply cotton singlet

Underarm (tri cotton singlet)
Originally uploaded by inakid

Oh how we love our handmade cotton singlets. Here is my latest made with 3 different types of 8ply cotton including Heirloom 8ply cotton. Usually I find the best stuff at opshops. Its hard to find the perfect twist for the texture that I like.
Here's my pattern. Very basic singlet, that I have made many of, for my boys over the years. If you choose to use it let me know. It needs testing.

8ply cotton with 4mm needles

BACK

CO 50sts. Starting with purl row, ss 47rows
Cast off 3sts next 2 rows. Dec end each row til 40sts.
SS 21rows
K10 cast off 20 sts K10
Continue on these 10 sts.
At neck edge, dec every row til 7sts remain. Cast off at shoulder edge.
Repeat for other shoulder.

FRONT

CO 50sts
Starting with purl row SS 47rows.
Cast off 3sts next 2 rows. Dec end each row til 40sts.
SS 4 rows
K15 cast off 10 K15
Continue on the 15. Dec every other row til 7sts remain. Continue til same length of back. Cast off.
Repeat for other side.

Seam sides and shoulders using mattress stitch.
Crochet around neck edge.

Wash Ya Face

This fish washcloth came out really well. Using double stranded acrylic.



My daughter was preparing for camp when she asks for facewashers. She wanted a raindrop! Here is the attempt. Basically half a fish, that looks more like a boob.

My daughter also asked for socks….

Wristies and cowl

Wristies and cowl
Originally uploaded by inakid

Wristwarmers and cowl made for Mum. So warm for the very wintry days that are upon us. The yarn was acrylic that Mum gave me a while back.

I made this one first from unknown chunky yarn.

Owl vest

Owl vest in cotton
Originally uploaded by inakid

Knitted in 10ply cotton with 5 and 6mm needles.

Love the owl cable, its very cute.

Teeth

My littliest boy now has four teeth. They have all come through in the past two weeks. He has been more in need of cuddles and milk but not distressed, which is a good thing.



Teeth budding and blooming.

Urban green

Another top for my growing active boy. From the Boheme pattern on Ravelry. With some modifications, I used 8ply acrylic/mohair which was surprisingly nice. I bought it at an opshop with some other yarns for $5. So even with buttons, it would have cost about $2 to make.

Finally meeting my nephew

Finally we met my husband's brother's son. He is 4 months.
He is so lovely, alert and placid. Very much like J especially at the same age. And heavy too.!

Funny FOs

Funny FOs
Originally uploaded by inakid

How funny that projects that should be completed rather quickly have taken me more than a couple days. Too much going on.
I was wanting to get my knitting mojo back so here is what helped. Gooseberry hat for J and kindergarten scarf for Av. The hat is knit in 6ply courtelle and the scarf in that weird yarn!

Soap saver

Soap saver with soap
Originally uploaded by inakid

Super quick soap saver crocheted in stretchy cotton with 4mm hook. Great for holding and saving the kids soap.

Pebble and Going Green

Pebble vest J
Originally uploaded by inakid

Finally added a few rows to Going Green crocheted soaker shorts and a drawstring.
Also Pebble knitted vest in 5ply crepe. Stretchy, so stretchy that it fits J.

My boy now has a top tooth. Just 2 have broken through and another 2 are just under the gum.