I have a lot of family members and friends sprouting over the next few months and I have a stash of yarn and some needles. What I don't have is ideas!
I was getting all exited about hats and scarves in baby sizes but last night in bed I though "Hang on a mo, all of these beansprouts are gonna be born in late spring/summer, scarves and hats would be a Stoopid idea"
Only one (shockingly) of these bubs will benefit from knitted soakers, and I'm getting a little bored of baby blankets and shawls now.
What else can I knit for a summer baby that's suitable for beginner and non-gender specific?
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OTN: Baby shawl from SuperStitch
Baby sweater from Ancient pattern.
Square 2 of the Art of Knitting Throw.
Projects to start sooooon: Strappy Top;
FO: 2 Scarves with pockets and flowers, (Blossom), Booties and many tiny Christmas Trees.
Little heads still lose heat fast even in summer and especially in air conditioning so hats, booties and sweaters are still a good idea.
Happy knitting!
Susan
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I recently got the book One Skein by Leigh Radford, and there is the cutest little baby bolero that I plan on making for a friend who is due in April. I plan on ordering some of the KnitPicks Shine yarn which is a Pima Cotton blend. Now I just need to decide which color I want.
You could also make winter hats in the 6-8 month size...they will need them eventually.
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OTN:
Ariann Cardigan in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece - 11 inches and two buttonholes done!
Tomato from No Sheep for You in Cotton Ease - nearly done! One sleeve left.
Tuscany from NSFY in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool - it's working up beautifully.
Montego Bay Scarf from Summer 07 IK Knits in Sea Silk - an indulgent knit
Our baby was born in June and we used light blankets, booties and washcloths, so I would think those would be appreciated. Also how about a cute bib?
FWIW I have read scarves are a huge strangulation hazard for babies.
Jessica
Definitely hats and booties (perhaps make sets ) Cotton wash clothes are also a fabulous idea. For little girls, there are patterns on the net for baby dresses and such.
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Matt -7, Nina-6, Anna-5, Allie-4, Alaina-4, and Krista--1month
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) Cotton wash clothes are also a fabulous idea. For little girls, there are patterns on the net for baby dresses and such.
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