More gifts, revealed!

Now that these have been "gifted" I can post the pictures!

First up, for my SIL's wedding shower ...

Potholders and an oven mitt. Fabrics look familiar? Yes, they match the apron I gave her a few weeks ago at another shower. Yay for coordination!
Patterns: from Simple Sewing my Lotta Jansdotter

Second, a purse for my SIL's birthday ...

Unknown fabric, purchased in fat quarters at The Calico Shoppe in Eau Claire, WI.

Pattern: The Buttercup Bag from Made by Rae

Great little pattern - a quick sew and free pattern! I have already made myself one (just haven't taken any pictures yet) and plan on making a few more.

And for a friend's baby, still on the way ...

A Sweet Norwegian Baby Cap and leggings. Yes, my favorite hat pattern once again, and this time little covers for little legs. Made with Dale Baby Ull. Too sweet! How I wish that I had discovered this before my boys were too big (have I said it before? Probably. I think it a lot, too).

The needles have been flying and scissors have been cutting. As usual, my projects are behind my photos and blogging. But you only know that because I just told you.

Until next time ...

Coming soon ... diaper cases, toddler backpacks, and more gift knitting ('cause I know that you will be waiting in great anticipation!).

ButtKnits Pants

I have finally found a knitted pants pattern for Thor! He is mostly cloth diapered, and has been most of his life. I have always wanted to do the wool soakers, but didn't want to buy what I could easily make, and just never seemed to make them (a common thing in my life!). Now, he is getting to be a big little guy, and finding a size has been the challenge. But I found some! I made my first pair and put them on him immediately after finishing. I love them! They will be great as we enter the land of potty training, too . . . as long as I remember that knitted pants do not work well with velcro on shoes.

Pattern: Longies from ButtKnits

Yarn: Ella Rae Classic Wool in navy

As always, more details on Ravelry

I like the pattern so much, that I have already cast on two pairs for gifts, and as soon as those are done I will cast on another pair for Thor. I am considering the cottage license to sell them, too, because I have so much spare time (hahaha). But I do have a lot of yarn that would work well!

Knit on!

March is a month of many gifts (MARCH GIFT MADNESS, people!) ... gifts are always harder to post since I can't post until they have been given. But here is the first:

Reversible apron for Janna!

Pattern: Emmaline Apron

Fabric: (don't have my notes here at the library, so I am guessing ...)

Apples and Pears by Alexander Henry AND pumpkins gone wild by Sandy Gervais

Rather than making my own bias tape (on a time crunch, as usual) I bought some wide quilt binding. Found a color that matched perfectly! When I make this pattern again (and I will!) I may plan on using the bias. It went quickly and saved cutting up a yard of fabric, just or the neck ties.

This is a wonderfully flattering apron. I thought it would take several hours, but I was able to do it in half a day with the boys awake. Pretty quick sew for a great apron.

There has been knitting, too. Lots of knitting. Mostly starting more gifts for MARCH GIFT MADNESS. But until more is done, and I have pictures, Ravelry is the place to go. Ahh, back to the needles . . .