Saturday, November 01, 2008

Baby Stuff

Well, one definitely can say that I'm not very consistent! That's probably the story of my life lately. I have these wonderful ideas that I want to do and actually start but never seem to be able to follow through. I have completed a couple of projects, so that is something.

First up, and most recently finished are 6 preemie hats. These are teeny, tiny. Fitting 20 to 24 week preemie angels. A NILMDTS Photographer has a few crocheted gowns and didn't have any hats to go with them. I'm hoping these will work for her.

Specifics --- knit with 2.75mm needles and Patons Beehive Sport yarn.
The blue cabled hat is Cabled Preemie Hat by Marie Wright. I think you need to be on ravelry to get the pattern.
The rest of the hats I made up on the fly. The pink one is made with the "chevron rib" stitch.

Next, I finished a baby sweater for a friend who is having a new baby in January. Another little boy is on the horizon for them.
This sweater is knit from Superwash 100%wool Baby Ull and 2.75mm needles. The pattern is a free Drops Designs pattern, including jacket, hat, socks, mitts, blanket, and rattle. I'm only making the jacket and hat.

And in the quilting realm, I'm actually working on a couple of projects. I finished this quilt for Encompass's preschool kids. It will be given out (with many others) next September.
Remember this quilt (Feb. 14th 2007 post) that I commented about starting. Well 1 1/2 years later I've finished the top. It's huge (for me) at 90" x 96" and will need to take it to our quilting group meeting on Friday in order to layer and baste it. Hopefully I have enough pins. I'll try to take a picture or two there and post it at another time.

And the last sewing project is a dress and bonnet made from a wedding gown. A wonderful woman who lost her daughter, Brooke at 37.5 weeks asked if I would make something from her gown in memory of her daughter. I hope she will be able to treasure this gift and it would bring her hope and a little joy in the midst of her grief. There is still lots of fabric left from her gown to make a few angel sets. More sewing in my future.

4 comments:

Sandy said...

As always, your work is beautiful. Hats darling and soft looking, the gown sweet, and the sweater sooooooooo cute. I know all will be well received.

Thanks for the kind words regarding Mom, I've posted updates.

Sandy

Sandy said...

Hey Cheryl,
Forgot, also wanted to ask you...how do you list the patterns here on your site...the ones you have on the left side that are links with the small thumbnail pics? I'm trying to be more techy and wondered how you do that.

Also, how did you get your Ravelry button there?

Thanks
Sandy

Sandy said...

Hi Cheryl
Happy Thanksgiving

When you get a minute, would you email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com with those directions.

Thanks
Sandy

Sandy said...

Thanks for the directions, gonna have to really study them to see if I understand.

Hope things are going well for you.
Sandy
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