I love stripes. I love knitting stripes. They’re so much more fun than solid colors, right? I am making this hat for an upcoming baby shower.
It’s for a cute little boy named Thaddeus, who has a great adoption story and we’re so happy for his parents!
Also, I’m in Tacoma all week visiting my family so they can meet Sam, so posting may be light! I’ll try to pop in and give you guys some good pictures!
I present to you, the Baby Sophisticate, as modeled by Sam (even though it’s not for him).
He’s blowing kisses!
Finally getting some good smiles on camera!
He’s always staring right into the bright lights.
I’m surprised he sat long enough for me to get a few good pictures of him! He’s always so wiggly.
Ahhh, big yawn. Happy Thursday, everyone.
So. I’ve actually got something crafty to show you today.
It’s going to be a sweater for one of our friends precious daughters. It’s only like 6 months late… but hey, babies don’t need sweaters so much in the summertime, so I guess it’s right on time.
It’s knit in Cascade 220 Heathers Wool. And I love it. It’s got such a nice variegated color, with soft purple undertones. It’s really lovely stuff.
I am just using a really watered down version of this sweater pattern. And when I say watered down, I really mean it. I’m really just doing one cable up the side and around the hood. Jury is still out on what we are going to do for the back, but it’ll be simple. This yarn is so pretty that I am just going to let it speak for itself.
We went to a birthday party that was outside this weekend, so I decided that Sam needed a hat that actually fit him (all the ones I’ve made for him are still too big!) so I whipped up a little hat out of some ridiculously soft alpaca yarn.
He wouldn’t sit still for very long, so I had a hard time getting a clear picture.
Ooh, I’d never worked with Alpaca yarn before and it was absolutely dreamy. It’s so soft and silky! I only had one tiny skein on hand, so I needed to use it on a small project and this little hat just fit the ticket.
Ok- so I am nearly finished with Sam’s Halloween Costume, I love it. I am so excited! You guys just get a Sneak Peek of it, cuz I am going to save the rest of it to show you guys somewhere near the end of October.
Mismatched buttons! I didn’t want to pay a bunch of money on new buttons for a Halloween costume…
Gotta keep the pants up. No plumber jokes around here.
Cuff of the pant leg!
Monkey butt! I haven’t made the tail yet, but it’s coming.
I’m halfway through the hat now, and guys, this is going to be so great. I am really excited about it. I love it!
Remember this blanket? I’m so happy I have someone to use it on, now!
It’s just the right size for his carseat or the stroller.
I think he likes it.
Gosh, I think he’s swell. I mean, c’mon, look at that little face! So squishable!
After a while Sam was really fed up with this whole photo-shoot thing. Not really his favorite, I guess.
Ah, that’s better.
Happy Weekend, everyone.
Finally, a craft related project! I know, right?
So, we’re not really a crunchy kind of family. Yeah, we are cloth diapering, but that’s about as crunchy as I get. However, sometimes I find ideas on other ‘crunchy mama’ blogs that just seem like a good idea.
I know, I know. Ugly yarn, right? But it’s what I had on hand, and since this particular handknit will be generally used and abused on the floor and covered in dirt I wasn’t too torn up about using ugly yarn. Any guesses as to what it is?
It’s a reusable Clorox Ready-Mop pad! I made a few of them in case I need to mop up something while the other is in the wash. There are tons of patterns online, but this is the particular one I used.
And they definitely work better than the flimsy paper-towel-like pads that are expeeeensive. And they’re more absorbent, especially if you’re cleaning up a wet mess!
And you can also make your own cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water!
Today I introduced Sam to his little crib buddies. He didn’t seem all that impressed.
But, you know, it’s pretty hard to impress a 13 day old baby. Unless you have food, then he’s impressed.
And here is Sam snugglin’ up with a sock monkey that used to be mine when I was a little one!
And last, but not least, here he is all snuggled with the bear his Nana (Paul’s mom) got him. Isn’t it the cutest?
I hope you all have a great weekend! We’re just chilling out, enjoying the cooler weather (Finally!) and visiting with some family that’s come all the way from Ohio to visit! And hopefully I’ll get a picture of Samuel David I, II AND III together! And a 4 generation of Tong men picture, too! And go to our sad little excuse for the fair, which can be fun as long as I try not to compare it to the Puyallup fair, which I haven’t been to in two years (saaad!) But I better go now, somebody wants some breakfast.
Another commissioned order! Seriously guys, I am just knocking these out left and right these days! It feels good to get something done, even if it’s not having a baby.
So here is a little bunny with a pink hoodie.
I’m pretty happy with how he turned out.
And, in case you’re not a fan of the hoodie, it does come off.
Another commissioned penguin!
I really enjoy making these penguins. They are a lot of fun and are a pretty quick knit.
Plus, it doesn’t hurt that I’ve made them all in different colors and that helps patterns from getting boring or repetitive!
And man alive, I am getting tons of knitting done in the last few days before the baby comes, so if you want a custom order anytime in the near future now is a good time to order, because I am crankin’ stuff out like there’s no tomorrow! Email me if you want your own little penguin buddy! Or any other kind of little buddy! (lexikaye@gmail.com) You know you want one.
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