Monday, April 25, 2011

The Last Installment

Here we are with the final installment of my pregnancy knitting aka - baby knits.
I hope I haven't been boring too many of you with all of this knitting. I just couldn't stop, eh, I still can't stop!





This little romper and bonnet were last minute knits that I suddenly felt the urgency to knit about a week before L was born. I am so glad that I did. He lived in these until I just couldn't squeeze him in them anymore. These pictures were taken on his last day wearing it, so it is a bit tight on him.



I pretty much picked out the yarn solely on the importance of going with those absolutely adorable toadstool buttons. The colors along with the buttons on the finished knits remind me of a sweet little baby forest gnome.







I plan on getting the next size up on my needles as quickly as possible. Romper Rav notes here, bonnet Rav notes here. The pattern is Small Things by Carina Spencer.



Another project inspired by beautiful yarn is this 'coming home' outfit. The yarn is from Inspired Mama MAKES in the Lucaburra colorway with coordinating aqua.
Just in case an of you were keeping tabs on my color choices with knitting - YES, turquoise/aqua is L's official color. It just seems so perfect for him, well, that and I don't think I can get away with dressing him in all peachy-pink knits, ahem. Anyways, back to the knits...







Truth be told, yarns by Inspired Mama Makes are one of my favorites to knit with. Erika's color choices are so much fun and always just perfect for what I am looking for. I swear it is as if she is reading my mind, sometimes!







It is a bit of a challenge to photograph a tiny baby in a cardigan/jacket since they are unable to sit up. Instead it looks all puffy and lumpy on them as they lay on their backs. *sigh* Oh well, I hope you can envision in your mind just how sweet it is on him. This coming home outfit was a bit big on him as a newborn but fits him perfectly now. Rav notes for longies here (picky pants pattern, always the picky pants pattern), and Rav notes for the jacket are here.







A warm wool pilot cap is a MUST in our house so this little hat was a priority to me. This turquoise yarn was calling out to me for this winter baby project, I am so glad I listened to it. I altered the newborn size of the pattern a tiny bit to have it fit him around a month old and it worked out perfectly. It's still going strong at 2 months and I plan on knitting some more of them out of cotton and silk for the warmer months coming up...at least I hope they are coming soon!
Rav notes here, pattern available here. Thank you Cadi for such a great knit!


Well, that's it! Thanks for sticking with me as I blabbed on and on about those little baby projects. I hope you are all having a bright start to your week!

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gorgeous! I especially love his blue pilot cap
All of them are so sweet! I made a small things romper too and it also became his special outfit. They are just so sweet!
I love that little one piece outfit. And the pants/sweater combo is darling. You are such a good knitter!!
Such sweet knitted goodness! Thank you for sharing. My last "baby" is about to turn 2, so I am living vicariously through you. Enjoy these baby moments...they are so fleeting!
Your knits are so so wonderful!
He is DELICIOUS that sweet baby boy! Oh and your knitting is lovely too, but I am all about that beautiful baby :)
Although I have never (at least I don't think I have) posted. I have followed you since before your move. How could anyone get bored or tired of see/"hearing" you talk about all that you knit? I love it!!! My youngest is turning 4 in a few months and how I wish that I had taught myself to knit. I have always wanted to learn, but just never took the time. I taught myself to crochet in highschool, but never knit. I will happen soon though, however too soon for my babes. My youngest and last is going to be 4 :( I seriously never tire of the knitting posts!!
1 reply · active 726 weeks ago
gorgeous! your knits are so inspiring for me to get off my butt and knit.
He is just so sweet. Love that little babe!
And lovely knits girl! I love turquoise...but you already knew that.
I have been knitting in light blue...I wanna keep him in lighter colors for the first few months...but I have turquoise on my needles :). Beautiful color...just like the most amazing waters of the ocean.
1 reply · active 726 weeks ago
Oh, the sweetness! I adore that romper. The yarn, the buttons... sigh.
I will never tire of 'knitting posts' on anyone's blog...so keep it up!! :)

He looks just like a little doll in that coming home outfit. So sweet!
That romper is so excellent! Love the buttons - where'd you find them? With each post from you, my heart lifts - not just for the lovely things you make, and the beauty in your life, but for also thinking of how much love you give to your wee ones. Children treasured like this will - no doubt - grow to make the world a kinder, gentler place :-).
2 replies · active 726 weeks ago
Nicole

Thanks for sharing all your beautiful knitting. You are very inspiring!!! L looks very cozy! I am hosting a great Waldorf Craft Book my blog this week, be sure to stop by and enter!
http://littlebirdvv.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway...
I loooove to see all your knitting project, I'm sorry I wasnot a good knitted (and still a begginer), when my baby was little.
You are a very gifted knitter! I love that you are sharing all these creations here. I wonder where you learned and if you have any advice for beginners :) Stay warm and cozy!
1 reply · active 726 weeks ago
Everything came out so beautifully, Nicole! He's such a lucky little guy!
Nicole,
You are such a great knitter and that boy of yours is just the cutest....I hope to someday be able to accomplish such beautiful projects.
Warm wishes for a wonderful week,
Tonya
so much beauty and talent!! the forest gnome romper is absolutely wonderful. those toadstool buttons, too darn cute! i love those little toes in your header photo, too. ;)
Ohhhh! So beautiful work on such a sweet Boy!!!! Your work is amazing!!!!
i am floored by the utter adorableness of that green ensemble. i had to cover my gaping mouth of precious-overload when i saw.

so so so happy to read about the celebrations at your house too. happy birthday and joyful good news!
That child is SO CUTE! And I ADORE his pixie hat! Oh my...
Bora from Switzerland
Oh my, the romper, the cardigan, the longies -- such sweetness! The wool is so, so lovely, too! And your little one -- simply adorable. Please keep sharing!
Oh. my. gosh. Your little one has the most amazing knitted wardrobe! I am thankful you took the time to share all your knitted goodness. That one piece romper is great. I love those pilot hats. They were a staple for my littlest babe. :)Lisa
thank you for sharing pictures of your family Nicole! What a blessing to be a happy mother, and to live such a simple idealic lifestyle! I just love reading your blog!
Thank you everyone for your kindness and for not being sick of the baby knits!

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