Knitting Project

This winter, I have been knitting a sweater for my granddaughter. It was supposed to be for Christmas but with attending the different Christmas Craft Fairs, it had to be put aside. Well, it is finally finished! I will give it to her today. Yes, I'm in Chicago! And, attending the International Quilt Show. More about that later.

The wool is Bentley by Cascade Yarns. I opted to do a one button closure with a loop instead of the recommended zipper. The pattern is from Pick the Pieces by Lorna Miser.

Knitting

I knit my way to Chicago and finished this sweater while there. It's sized 4T. The yarn was easy to knit up. The pattern is SRK 74 Bobble & Lace Trim Pullover using Marble yarn.

Knitting Book

Today, I made a return visit to Elemental Yarns. It's quite close to Leisure Lake Resort where we are staying. My purchase today was a children's sweater knitting book: Pick the Pieces by Lorna Miser. It has sizes 6 mos. to 6 years. All 12 sweater patterns are very nice. I prefer some over others but that's my preference. I just may knit another sweater for my granddaughter on the way home.
Enjoy!

Totally Baby!

This post is totally dedicated to babies! It's so easy to just go buy things for the little ones but if you want to personalize a gift, you have to make it! Some new moms also want to use hand crafted items. I have found some interesting things for you to make. Check these out! Most of them are freebies.

Baby On The Go Diaper Bag  and Baby Burp Cloths & Bib Set from Moda Bakeshop
Burp Cloths from Homemade Mamas
Patterns for Bibs! Lots more here at Sewing Support
A variety of baby crafts
Vanilla Joy has a Tablecloth Bib Tutorial
Baby Bibs from Martha Stewart
Knitted baby sweater
Bitty Booties to sew
Miniature Applique Quilt 
Vintage Toy Baby Elephant from Baby Bloggie
Kimono Baby Bootie Shoes
How to Sew a Bandana Bib