Friday, July 02, 2010

sew & tell - baby knits edition


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So, it's not sewing, but it involves needles and yarn, which is sort of like thread - so I'm counting it!  I didn't make it either, but I got it in the mail this week. . . If you knew the weekend/week I've had - you'd know why I didn't get anything done.  Just to give you an idea - 5 hour drive to see family, a 2 year old with hand foot and mouth, sleeping in the same room with all 3 kids, 100+ heat at an amusement park, husband with the flu, fighting something off myself, and boxes to still go through. . .


My lovely sister-in-law Megan, who lives too far away from me, sent me this darling package this week - made my day!  The humidity and insufferable heat are one thing making me wish for cooler temps, and now I have these adorable hand knit duds to make me yearn for the crisp days of fall! 


My two older kids were to squirmy too model for me today.  Plus the not sleeping all night thing is turning me into a VERY impatient mother photographer.  But look who was so cooperative!


This little fair isle number is killing me with cuteness!  I can't imagine how many times she had to change yarn colors, not to mention just keeping her place in the pattern.

And what about a little cable poncho and hat combo?? OH boy, this is too much!!  Peanut had her 2 month checkup this week and she weighed in at a healthy 11 1/2 pounds, 23 inches.  Plus that blue Captain America bandaid is evidence of the torturous shots they gave her - why did I have to see that?  Broke my heart.


I'm so blessed to be surrounded by and related to so much talent!  I hope one day I'll be able to knit like this!


What sewing project did you finish this week?


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25 crafty mcCrafters commented:

Lesly said...

Those knitty goods are delish! It's a bit cool here this morning - wish I had that poncho in a large size for myself! And your little Peanut is adorable!

Katie B. said...

UGH. Hand foot and mouth is the worst! Your baby is super cute in those handknits.

Larri @ Seams Inspired said...

If I had an adorable baby like yours, I just might take up knitting. Happy Friday!

Rebekah Greiman said...

Thanks so much for allowing another link party to go down! I love it!

randi---i have to say said...

oh, that poncho is just too cute! what a fun package!

Rene' said...

Hope you have a better weekend/week. Your little Peanut is just so cute!!! Love those handmade knits. I can see why they brightened your day. Take care.

Rene' said...

Hope you have a better weekend/week. Your little Peanut is just so cute!!! Love those handmade knits. I can see why they brightened your day. Take care.

Lori@live~laugh~love~create said...

Thanks so much for hosting! I have you linked up through my Linky Love Library page. Have a great weekend!

~Lori

Brooke said...

I made my first crocheted hat a couple weeks ago. These look SO MUCH BETTER than mine. =)

Dayna said...

What beautiful gifts! Oh, I would love to just scoop up that precious baby and sit on the sofa snuggling all day! Enjoy! (I hope your family is on the mend and that you're able to tackle the remainder of those boxes soon.)

beth said...

That "no sleep" part of mothering is the hardest, huh? Sweet little girl...she looks so content!

Rita E said...

What a great post! The baby is adorable!!! Thanks for being the hostess with the most-est!

Catherine said...

All those knits are adorable! Never knew you could get a poncho for a baby, it's just too cute!! Hope you have a better week next week!

pinksuedeshoe said...

My sister in law is a knitter and boy am I glad to be related to one! She makes the most beautiful little things. And i am seriously dying over that little hat. So so Cute!

SewSara said...

how cute is your baby!?
love your blog :)

Amy - Park City Girl said...

Those knits are adorable! Especially adorable with your little peanut in them :) I'm so happy to link up this week!

So sorry your week has been so horrible - praying for a good sleep for you, and wellness in your family. Hugs

Carla said...

How cute is that!! The little pancho is to die for too! Your SIL is a very talented lady.

Julie in WA said...

I've linked up for the first time ever! I love to see what others are doing; thanks for this fun venue.

jlk said...

Those knits are to die for! That hat is just too cute.

freckled laundry said...

Thanks so much for hosting. Your post makes me want to learn to knit.

Jami

Candied Fabrics said...

What a cutie patootie! THat hat is adorable, and although it was a labor of love, I think that you'll find that it was knit from a single skein of yard that was dyed to give it that pattern, so not quite as difficulty to knit as you think! ;-)

See, dyeing always makes things better! :-)

Laura said...

My daughter is expecting her first baby and the other Grandma is a knitter so she is in charge of the hand knits. Your baby is adorable!

Kristen said...

When it rains it pours. The knitting looks incredible. SHE looks adorable!

Jen in KS said...

Cables are my all-time favorite stitches to knit. They look so big on a wee one, though. Too cute.

xinex said...

Beauitful knitted cap and sweater! The baby is so cute too, so precious!...Christine