Category: baby

Handmade birthday gifts

  I’ve been absent on here for a bit but it’s due to a busy life rather than anything sinister.  Recently I spoilt another knitter in a birthday swap and really enjoyed planning what to make. I sent to  MummyWright  and ‘stalked’ her to find out what she liked, her favourite colours etc.  She has two […]

Knitting catchup

I’ve nearly finished the baby cardigan: The neckband is finished now and all the parts are being blocked. I’m hoping to be able to sew it up in the next few days. We went away for a short trip to Brugges the week before last and I started a new pair of socks on the […]

Cosy evening…

There was a lot of excitement here an hour ago as we’ve lit the woodburner for the first time this winter: DD was bouncing around in delight as she LOVES the woodburner and the cosy atmosphere it creates. Of course the first lighting had to be accompanied by The Gilmore Girls for full effect: As […]

Baby gifts

Regular readers may remember that I decorated some baby vests (or onesies if you’re in the States) a few months ago. They were very well received and I was asked to do some more. However this time I decided to be a bit braver and instead of using my Accuquilt I played around with some […]

Courthouse Steps Blanket

Courthouse Steps BlanketPattern: Courthouse Steps Blanket from Mason Dixon Knitting Yarn: Anchor Magicline. 12x 50g in Pink (1462) & 6.5 x 50g in Green (1478) Needles: 4.5mm Time taken to knit: 15th May 2010 to 2nd February 2012. Size: 99cm x 96cm Courthouse Steps BlanketI started this blanket when I was in LOT of pain […]