A very short-notice make for me recently! When I picked Jack up from my mum's on Thursday, she told me that Jack had to go to nursery on Friday, either in fancy-dress or wearing something spotty.
We had neither! And no time (or money) to go out and buy something, so I raided my stash adn came up with this:
A spotty waistcoat!
I've also been knitting and crocheting more stuff for Lisa's Stars. Heres a few of the crocheted bonnets I've done:
~Jenny~
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Saturday, 13 November 2010
Eyelet Hat Pattern
And another!
Eyelet Hat
This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)
There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit an angel.
Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle
Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.
Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just the tail from casting on as a marker.
Round 1: (K1, P1) around
Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")
Next 3 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next Round (K2, yo, K2tog) around
Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next round: (yo, K2tog, K2) around
Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next Round (K2, yo, K2tog) around
Next rounds: Knit all stitches until piece measures 5cm (2")
Next round: (K2, K2tog) around
Next round: Knit all stitches
Next round: (K1, K2tog) around
Next round: (K2tog) around
Next round: K1, K2tog around
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.
Eyelet Hat
This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)
There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit an angel.
Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle
Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.
Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just the tail from casting on as a marker.
Round 1: (K1, P1) around
Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")
Next 3 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next Round (K2, yo, K2tog) around
Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next round: (yo, K2tog, K2) around
Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches
Next Round (K2, yo, K2tog) around
Next rounds: Knit all stitches until piece measures 5cm (2")
Next round: (K2, K2tog) around
Next round: Knit all stitches
Next round: (K1, K2tog) around
Next round: (K2tog) around
Next round: K1, K2tog around
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.
Pattern for Plain Hat with Ribbed edge
Finally got around to writing another pattern up!
Plain Hat
Plain Hat with Ribbed Cuff
This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to
sew at the end!)
There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit
an angel.
Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle
Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.
Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just the tail from casting on as a marker.
Round 1: (K2, P2) around
Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")
Next round: Knit all stitches
Repeat this pattern until piece measures 5cm (2")
Next round: (K2, K2tog) around
Next round: Knit all stitches
Next round: (K1, K2tog) around
Next round: (K2tog) around
Next round: K1, K2tog around
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.
Plain Hat
Plain Hat with Ribbed Cuff
This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to
sew at the end!)
There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit
an angel.
Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle
Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.
Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just the tail from casting on as a marker.
Round 1: (K2, P2) around
Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")
Next round: Knit all stitches
Repeat this pattern until piece measures 5cm (2")
Next round: (K2, K2tog) around
Next round: Knit all stitches
Next round: (K1, K2tog) around
Next round: (K2tog) around
Next round: K1, K2tog around
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Ribbed Hat Pattern
Ribbed Hat
This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)
There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit.
Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle
Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.
Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just the tail from casting on as a marker.
Round 1: (K2, P1) around
Repeat this pattern until piece measures 5cm (2")
Next round: (K2, K2tog) around
Next round: Knit all stitches
Next round: (K1, K2tog) around
Next round: (K2tog) around
Next round: K1, K2tog around
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.
A Good Cause
Well, recently I've been spending most of my time knitting or crocheting for a wonderful cause; Lisa's Stars.
It's a group which has been set up to make a difference to all the mummys and daddys out there who have lost a baby too early.
Here's the group description:
"A group of caring, clever ladies making hats, blankets etc for tiny premature babies who are born asleep. We want to supply a local hospital with a stock of basics so no baby is left naked or in very ill fitting clothes. Every baby deserves dignity and every parent should be able to remember their angel baby dressed and warm and cosy."
And here's a link to the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_104899266243050&ref=notif¬if_t=group_activity#!/pages/Lisas-Stars/159738440713941
It really is an incredible campaign and one very worthy of support.
So far, I have made 3 blankets (2 crocheted & 1 knitted):
And 10 hats (all knitted):
I struggle coming to terms with new patterns so I decided it would be quicker to create my own (particulary for the hats) so no worries about tension then either! I'll be posting my patterns as soon as I've written them up, so that more people can use them if they so wish.
~Jenny~
It's a group which has been set up to make a difference to all the mummys and daddys out there who have lost a baby too early.
Here's the group description:
"A group of caring, clever ladies making hats, blankets etc for tiny premature babies who are born asleep. We want to supply a local hospital with a stock of basics so no baby is left naked or in very ill fitting clothes. Every baby deserves dignity and every parent should be able to remember their angel baby dressed and warm and cosy."
And here's a link to the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_104899266243050&ref=notif¬if_t=group_activity#!/pages/Lisas-Stars/159738440713941
It really is an incredible campaign and one very worthy of support.
So far, I have made 3 blankets (2 crocheted & 1 knitted):
And 10 hats (all knitted):
I struggle coming to terms with new patterns so I decided it would be quicker to create my own (particulary for the hats) so no worries about tension then either! I'll be posting my patterns as soon as I've written them up, so that more people can use them if they so wish.
~Jenny~
Sunday, 26 September 2010
2 things finished
I've started lots of new projects recently (I just keep seeing things I have to make!) but I've got a couple of things finished.
A unisex taggie square:
And a crocheted moses basket blanket:
I've got so many other things on the go, I don't know which to work on first!
~Jenny~
A unisex taggie square:
And a crocheted moses basket blanket:
I've got so many other things on the go, I don't know which to work on first!
~Jenny~
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
I'm Back, woohoo!
Over 2 months without a single post! Eek!
I'll blame the fact that we've moved house though...it's been totally chaotic and we're only just getting on top of things.
I've not actually finished much stuff recently (again, the new house's fault) but I'm just getting started again.
The only thing I have done in the gap is make some cupcakes...yum!
~Jenny~
I'll blame the fact that we've moved house though...it's been totally chaotic and we're only just getting on top of things.
I've not actually finished much stuff recently (again, the new house's fault) but I'm just getting started again.
The only thing I have done in the gap is make some cupcakes...yum!
~Jenny~
Transferring things over
Well the first few posts on this blog will simply be my old posts from Cherry Tree Baby...I know I could have just changed the name of the old blog but I wanted to make the URL match too and just couldn't figure out if you could even do it!
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Sleeping Bag!
I got fed up of trying to find a lightweight sleeping bag for Charlie and if he doesn't wear one at night he gets his legs stuck in the cot bars :o(
So....I made one! And here it is:I just used another sleeping bag as a template and used resin snaps for fastening (might try one with a zip next!)
~Jenny~
So....I made one! And here it is:I just used another sleeping bag as a template and used resin snaps for fastening (might try one with a zip next!)
~Jenny~
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Bunting
Monday, 7 June 2010
Seed Beading
Now I know it's not baby-related in the slightest but I've been having a go at seed beading! I went to a craft workshop with a couple of friends and learnt all about it.
I wasn't very good to start with, in fact I had to frog it completely when I attempted my first flower but I eventually got the hang of it and here are the results:
And a close-up of the detail:
I really enjoyed the workshop and would recommend them to anyone wanting to try a new craft!
~Jenny~
I wasn't very good to start with, in fact I had to frog it completely when I attempted my first flower but I eventually got the hang of it and here are the results:
And a close-up of the detail:
I really enjoyed the workshop and would recommend them to anyone wanting to try a new craft!
~Jenny~
Monday, 31 May 2010
Appliqué Cushion
Going Well!
Well, I guess my sister's friend really liked her nappy cake as she's just asked me to make one exactly the same but in blue for one of her friends!
Just need to buy some blue booties and I can get it finished!
I've also been working on some bunting for Charlie's new room (we're moving house soon...just waiting for a completion date!) I'll post a picture when it's finished!
~Jenny~
Just need to buy some blue booties and I can get it finished!
I've also been working on some bunting for Charlie's new room (we're moving house soon...just waiting for a completion date!) I'll post a picture when it's finished!
~Jenny~
Saturday, 22 May 2010
New Nappy Cake
Well, here's the 'medium-sized' nappy cake that I made for my sister (well, for her friend iykwim)
I've not made this size before, it contains:
I'm currently working on some Bandana Bibs, so will post a picture when I'm done.
~Jenny~
I've not made this size before, it contains:
- Size 1 nappies
- Hat
- Booties
- Johnson's Baby Lotion
- Johnson's Talc
- Winne-the-Pooh Brush & Comb set
- 1 pair of scratch mitts
- Cuddly toy
I'm currently working on some Bandana Bibs, so will post a picture when I'm done.
~Jenny~
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Back on Track
Well, after the disappointment of the craft fair I've been feeling a bit down about my crafts (thinking nobody likes them etc.) but I'm feeling more optimistic again!
My sister has already bought 2 nappy cakes from me (a large and a small) and wants me to make a medium-sized one this week too!
I've also found loads of new things I want to try...
~Jenny~
My sister has already bought 2 nappy cakes from me (a large and a small) and wants me to make a medium-sized one this week too!
I've also found loads of new things I want to try...
~Jenny~
Monday, 26 April 2010
Disappointed :o(
So the craft fair didn't go too well :o(
I only sold 2 items...a crocheted hat and a mini-nappycake...and one of those was to a friend!! I didn't even make enough profit to cover the cost of the table.
Oh well, hopefully I'll be able to to sell them online (really need to make my money back now!)
Here's a picture of the stall (which I think looks ok):
And here are some pictures of the big nappy cakes:
I really do hope someone buys them!
~Jenny~
I only sold 2 items...a crocheted hat and a mini-nappycake...and one of those was to a friend!! I didn't even make enough profit to cover the cost of the table.
Oh well, hopefully I'll be able to to sell them online (really need to make my money back now!)
Here's a picture of the stall (which I think looks ok):
And here are some pictures of the big nappy cakes:
I really do hope someone buys them!
~Jenny~
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Progress...with pictures!
I've got a few things finished recently...had a bit of spare time so decided to do some finishing, rather than starting something new!
These are a couple of the 'mini' nappy cakes for the craft fair...
Some knitted booties...
And a crocheted hat...
This is Billy Bunny...
These are a couple of the 'mini' nappy cakes for the craft fair...
Some knitted booties...
And a crocheted hat...
I'm particularly pleased with the hat as I came up with the pattern myself and I've never crocheted a flower before!
I have a few more nappy cakes and hats that I've not taken photos of yet. Oh, and 1 bandana bib...it's a little on the small side though, so I'm going to adjust the sizing before making any more!
Still to do:
~Jenny~
I have a few more nappy cakes and hats that I've not taken photos of yet. Oh, and 1 bandana bib...it's a little on the small side though, so I'm going to adjust the sizing before making any more!
Still to do:
- Finish remainder of mini nappy cakes
- Finish 3-tier nappy cakes (3 of these to do!)
- Finish knitting blue booties
- Knit at least 2 more pairs of booties!
- Attach flowers to 2 crocheted hats
- Crochet at least 5 more hats (thankfully these are the quickest things I make)
- Make some bandana bibs
- Make some taggies
~Jenny~
Monday, 29 March 2010
Bandana Bibs
I've decided to try making some Bandana Style Bibs...
The first one has been handsewn (not quite got the hang of my sewing machine yet!) and looks very cute, although it's a little on the small side. I'm going to add velcro to this one (should be good for small babies) and then I'll take a picture of it to put on here.
I've decided for any future ones, I'm going to make them a little bit bigger and use poopers as a fastener (to stop little munchkins pulling them off midway through dinner!)
~Jenny~
The first one has been handsewn (not quite got the hang of my sewing machine yet!) and looks very cute, although it's a little on the small side. I'm going to add velcro to this one (should be good for small babies) and then I'll take a picture of it to put on here.
I've decided for any future ones, I'm going to make them a little bit bigger and use poopers as a fastener (to stop little munchkins pulling them off midway through dinner!)
~Jenny~
Monday, 22 March 2010
A New Blog for a New Start
Well, I thought I'd start a blog for, what I'm hoping, will be the start of something new for me :o)
I've been asked to run a craft stall at a fair that my friend has organised and I'm going to be selling "baby stuff" - great description, I know!
Here's a couple of examples of the things I make:
I'm hoping this could be a great start to making "baby stuff"
~Jenny~
I've been asked to run a craft stall at a fair that my friend has organised and I'm going to be selling "baby stuff" - great description, I know!
Here's a couple of examples of the things I make:
I'm hoping this could be a great start to making "baby stuff"
~Jenny~
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