It's so fun to see what everyone's been making! I don't have any pictures on my phone, but I've made a couple hats and headbands so far. I'll hopefully have her curtains made tonight too!
I have NOT been crafty lately, but a good friend just taught me to knit and has an insane amount of fancy yarn and has promised to supply me with whatever I need since she has more than she could ever use! I'm getting the hang of it by making myself a super-basic scarf before I move on to trying to make things for babies. Once I have the basics down, what are simple projects to start on? Anything I could make for baby?
Granny square baby blanket, miniature of the queen-sized one I made a few years ago. The colored bits come from the scraps from my grandmother's yarn remainders stash, which she left me when she died.
I'm a knitting failure! I bought a pack of bamboo knitting needles and some yarn and I've been working on the same scarf for weeks. My husband keeps telling me to make a baby blanket, but at this rate, any baby blanket I start won't be finished until he's 10. The knitting motion makes my hands hurt after a few rows so I constantly stop and start, am I doing something horribly wrong?
Sits in corner with her scarf the size of a small doilie.
I'm a knitting failure! I bought a pack of bamboo knitting needles and some yarn and I've been working on the same scarf for weeks. My husband keeps telling me to make a baby blanket, but at this rate, any baby blanket I start won't be finished until he's 10. The knitting motion makes my hands hurt after a few rows so I constantly stop and start, am I doing something horribly wrong?
Sits in corner with her scarf the size of a small doilie.
I found that when I first started to knit again years ago I had some pain in my wrists and forearms which turned out to be mostly muscle pains. After a while of doing a little every day it started to go away sorta like when you keep at a workout your muscles start to get used to it.
I made these blocks for our little guy's room. I'm also making some wall art that will look like pantone swatches, only instead of saying the pantone number underneath, they will say "blue, green, red... etc to match the color. Like this picture I found online: https://www.therodimels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-4.jpg
@lbachran You could try bigger gauge needles. I started out with one of the smallest sizes and I was like ugh I'll never get anything done, but if you knit with bigger needles (or yarn), then it will done faster..
I painted this for our Very Hungry Caterpillar themed nursery!
I did a Hungry Caterpillar theme nursery when I had my son. My Grandmother made all the sheets/crib skirt and then I ordered a super cute quilt on Etsy. I can't wait to see your final product :-)
I have finished off a couple of baby sweaters, most of which I started years ago. I'm almost finished with a baby blanket as well.
Just curious, are any of you on Ravelry? There is a Due in May 2016 group on that site, which hasn't been very active, but could be a great place to trade baby knitting and crochet patterns and tips.
Part of today's naptime was spent sewing my new batch of nursing scarves. I'm so excited to have a slew to choose from each day rather than rewearing the same 2 like I did with DS (and probably smelling like sour milk). 1 hr, 11 scarves, under $35: Most are cotton tissue jersey since it's easy to sew, the edges roll, and it's thin enough to be cool but still offer coverage. Plus, it's inexpensive !
Part of today's naptime was spent sewing my new batch of nursing scarves. I'm so excited to have a slew to choose from each day rather than rewearing the same 2 like I did with DS (and probably smelling like sour milk). 1 hr, 11 scarves, under $35: Most are cotton tissue jersey since it's easy to sew, the edges roll, and it's thin enough to be cool but still offer coverage. Plus, it's inexpensive !
Part of today's naptime was spent sewing my new batch of nursing scarves. I'm so excited to have a slew to choose from each day rather than rewearing the same 2 like I did with DS (and probably smelling like sour milk). 1 hr, 11 scarves, under $35: Most are cotton tissue jersey since it's easy to sew, the edges roll, and it's thin enough to be cool but still offer coverage. Plus, it's inexpensive !
Are you taking orders?
Are you using a pattern and if so can you share it? If not can you give us directions! I love these!
Its a canadian company, actually from where I live. Started as nursing covers but can be used for a multitude of purposes. They're not cheap (but good with US exchange rate that's for sure)
They're super duper easy! If you can sew a line, you can do it. They only take 1yd of fabric each (most of the fabrics I used were about 45 in wide, some were 54in). Wider fabrics will give you a longer scarf.
You fold the fabric wrong sides together/factory edges together to make a rectangle and sew a straight seam up the factory edges. The jersey fabric ones I leave unhemmed on the open edges because they'll roll; other fabrics I use a hemming foot to get a tiny hem on the open edges. If you want to be able to easily wear it as an infinity scarf amd drape it over your shoulder/over baby, then you should also sew the top side 1/3 of the way across while the wrong sides are still together. You could also leave them completely open like an extra wide infinity scarf and still have plenty of material to drape and cover. I prefer to leave mine open.
Eta: Fabrics that have a pretty reverse side or are slightly sheer (like tissue knits) look best and allow for enough air flow to wear comfortably in the summer.
Dug up this old thread to share my latest craft. I love the muslin swaddled blankets but they're a bit expensive for our budget. So. Today I went to the fabric store, got a similar fabric (JoAnn's called it gauze), and because they only had a light ivory and white I also got some fabric dyes (tan, teal, rose). This was my first time dying fabric and it was a lot easier then I expected. Anyway. After they were washed and dry I hemmed the seems and they're ready to go. Pretty easy and cheap project. 2 blankets for under $15.
I've started thinking about newborn pictures! So I've crocheted a few things for Evie - I have plans for more but it really depends on my energy level over the next 2 weeks
I've also made myself 3 nursing scarves and have ordered the stuff for pacifier clips and bandana bibs. I also have fabric that I'm thinking I'll make into changing pad covers.
You ladies have some serious talent! While you're all making these awesome projects, I'm over here struggling to sew on a button I popped on my blouse! While my mom is in town after LO is born, I'm hoping she can teach me to use the sewing machine I bought over a year ago that's still in the box in the top of my closet!
Wow I just love all of your ideas! How creative! I'm normally not very crafty, but I saw this mobile on etsy, but didn't want to spend a fortune for it. So I made it myself and I have to say, it feels so good to make something yourself! Especially when it saves you a lot of money
I finally am getting comfy using my sewing machine! We've got a nursery upstairs- but for the first few months little girl will be in our room, which is downstairs, so I decided to make stuff for that too!
I've made 2 changing pad covers, and 2 pack n'play sheets-- and of course I had to include a picture of one of my pups determined to help me cut the fabric for the exploding TARDIS changing pad cover. I went and bought more fabric today, and have plans to make some bandanna bibs and burb cloths because apparently now that I'm comfortable with my sewing machine, my nesting has re-emerged through sewing.
In my last wave of nesting I thought I would make a few mini turbans and hats. She tried them out for the first time today and I'm happy they fit And yes this is also a bit of an excuse to show off my cutie.
In my last wave of nesting I thought I would make a few mini turbans and hats. She tried them out for the first time today and I'm happy they fit And yes this is also a bit of an excuse to show off my cutie.
Re: Crafty mamas catch up
Sits in corner with her scarf the size of a small doilie.
Like this picture I found online: https://www.therodimels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-4.jpg
@lbachran
You could try bigger gauge needles. I started out with one of the smallest sizes and I was like ugh I'll never get anything done, but if you knit with bigger needles (or yarn), then it will done faster..
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Just curious, are any of you on Ravelry? There is a Due in May 2016 group on that site, which hasn't been very active, but could be a great place to trade baby knitting and crochet patterns and tips.
Most are cotton tissue jersey since it's easy to sew, the edges roll, and it's thin enough to be cool but still offer coverage. Plus, it's inexpensive !
Also while we're on this train of nursing covers...you guys might be interested to check out this.
https://theover.co (The OVer company)
Its a canadian company, actually from where I live. Started as nursing covers but can be used for a multitude of purposes. They're not cheap (but good with US exchange rate that's for sure)
They're super duper easy! If you can sew a line, you can do it. They only take 1yd of fabric each (most of the fabrics I used were about 45 in wide, some were 54in). Wider fabrics will give you a longer scarf.
You fold the fabric wrong sides together/factory edges together to make a rectangle and sew a straight seam up the factory edges. The jersey fabric ones I leave unhemmed on the open edges because they'll roll; other fabrics I use a hemming foot to get a tiny hem on the open edges. If you want to be able to easily wear it as an infinity scarf amd drape it over your shoulder/over baby, then you should also sew the top side 1/3 of the way across while the wrong sides are still together. You could also leave them completely open like an extra wide infinity scarf and still have plenty of material to drape and cover. I prefer to leave mine open.
Eta: Fabrics that have a pretty reverse side or are slightly sheer (like tissue knits) look best and allow for enough air flow to wear comfortably in the summer.
DD: 05/14/16
It took me over a week to get this done, but it's done and I love it! Cost me less than $10!
I've also made myself 3 nursing scarves and have ordered the stuff for pacifier clips and bandana bibs. I also have fabric that I'm thinking I'll make into changing pad covers.
I finally am getting comfy using my sewing machine! We've got a nursery upstairs- but for the first few months little girl will be in our room, which is downstairs, so I decided to make stuff for that too!
I've made 2 changing pad covers, and 2 pack n'play sheets-- and of course I had to include a picture of one of my pups determined to help me cut the fabric for the exploding TARDIS changing pad cover. I went and bought more fabric today, and have plans to make some bandanna bibs and burb cloths because apparently now that I'm comfortable with my sewing machine, my nesting has re-emerged through sewing.
And yes this is also a bit of an excuse to show off my cutie.
DD: 05/14/16