Wool Longies

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ali

I have started doing some trades with people in exchange for knitted goods. Mostly it’s with people that can sew awesome things, because that is an area where I am sorely lacking. These knitted wool longies were in exchange for three homemade cloth diapers (That are AWESOME, by the way, thank you Danielle!) and I love these longies a lot. Even if I accidentally made them look like Seahawks longies.

I tried to get Sam to model them for me…haha. That did not end up being so easy. Now that he is mobile..oh my heavens, it is impossible to get a clear shot of him!

I did eventually get him distracted enough with playing with mama’s “no-touch” stuff. (Aka my knitting stuff) and that got him to sit still for long enough to take a few shots. They didn’t turn out great, but oh well.

I think I may need a pair or two of these for Sam this winter! I think they are so cute. Although I probably won’t do stripes…every time I do stripes I start kicking myself because I forget about the trillions of ends to weave in! Why do I always forget that little detail??

Pixie Hat for Sam

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Ali

This is one of my new favorite patterns! I am definitely going to be making this one again.

I made Sam a pixie hat (maybe we can come up with a more masculine name?) Followedthis pattern for Stella’s Pixie Hat, made with Plymouth Brand “Happy Feet” sock yarn. Made the smallest size, on size 3 needles, should fit him through this winter. I am in love with this yarn, it is sooo scrumptious. I love the subtle color flecks in the yarn and it’s so squishy and nice! And the way this pattern is knit is really fun. You knit it flat and then kitchener stitch the back together then add the button band!

Baby Giraffe

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Ali

A giraffe hat for a little newborn!

No little newborn to model it on, but I think it turned out rather fun! I used the intarsia method for the spots.

And in case you were wondering what the inside of an intarsia knit hat is like….

And now I am off to run Saturday errands and hang out with my two favorite boys!

Booties

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ali

A pair of booties for baby Logan (my cousins baby!)

Josetta was modeling them so nicely for me. She crossed her legs and was being so cute and demure!

I really like the way they turned out!

Toddler Sophisticate

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ali

Made for a very good friend of mine.

An 18 month size Baby Sophisticate. I love this sweater. And I especially LOVE the buttons.

I wanted to thank you all for your sweet comments and prayers regarding my last post. It’s been a rough few days, but every day is better and we are so thankful for all of you.

A Solemn Goodbye

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Ali

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our youngest child. Our baby was lost to miscarriage on 7/20/12. Thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult time.

We will miss you, baby. For 12 weeks we were eagerly anticipating meeting you, but we will have to wait a little longer until we meet in heaven. We know you are in an infinitely better place and get to meet our Lord and Savior. We would have loved to know you in this life, but we rejoice knowing that we will get to meet you in the next.