Jofrog is Knitfrog!
June 20 2008
I had to whip up a quick baby gift for a family we absolutely love. A pair of shoes wasn't going to be quite enough, so I made this simple ball to go with them.
I wish I'd taken the time to sew a practice one first! It takes a bit of precision to get the points to line up just right! This one is just right for a little baby and his big brother though. I put a large bell in the middle and it makes a great sound.
The pattern is a free download from here. There is no mention of seam allowance, but I went with 1/4" and it seems to be just right.
Thanks to this shop on Etsy for the inspiration!Baseball Baby
June 17 2008
The new Knitty came out last week! I spent the weekend with Dani of Sunshine Yarns fame, and she brought me a new skein of yarn and the pattern for the Spring Forward socks. What was I to do but cast on?
I'm 1.5 (of 2.5) repeats in and it's an amazingly easy pattern. Definitely a good pattern for picking up and knitting a round or two while babies are playing nicely together! I'm sure that this is going to be a super popular pattern for that reason!
I have a ton of other items on and off the needles that haven't been blogged about or put up on Ravelry, but one at a time, right?New Knitty, New Socks
June 11 2008
After making Kaya's birthday outfit, I wanted to try to make her a pair of shorts. I bought some linen blend material on super duper super duper sale and got sewing.
90 minutes later I had these shorts!
They fit Kaya's gigantic cloth diapered bottom well, but would be a bit too surfer dude for a baby girl in a disposable diaper. She wore them to the zoo yesterday and I kept looking at her and thinking "Wow, Kaya, I really like your new shorts!" I actually said it out loud at one point and another mom laughed at me.
Pink and tan shorts to come and I bought some linen to make pants for the fall too. Mom, does this sound familiar?
For those who care: This pattern is Butterick 3107, given to me by May. Thanks May! I made the smallest size, size 2, and I'm sure that Kaya will get to wear them next summer too!
More Clothes Sewing
June 9 2008
...and I sewed her an outfit!
I sew lots of baby shoes, but I kind of feel like I'm a one trick pony when it comes to sewing! There were so many mistakes that were made in this, just from my inability to read a pattern. I read the words, I tried my best to follow them, but my comprehension... not so great!
Despite that, I think it really came out looking great, and the next thing I sew for Kaya will be even better!
Kaya wore this to her 18mo b'day party (we will be celebrating half birthdays for her to separate this December baby from the holiday season). She had her first taste of cake and you can see the dainty Miss eating her cake on her blog.
For those of you who care about the specifics, this was McCall's Pattern M5304 view A (loosely followed!). I made it in the "large" size to fit my small girl. It fits her well, and would fit even better and for even longer if I hadn't made a major mistake on the top making it about 3" smaller around than it was supposed to be!Kaya is 18 Months Old!
