Monday, February 27, 2012

Not quite twins





Thankfully, I've finally managed a little needlework, in the form of knitting.  Our sewing group is trying to all pitch in and make some goodies for the premmie baby wards.  I've managed to knit two little beanies, both in 4ply pink acrylic [yet more of my niece's stash].  I still have heaps left on the 100gram ball, so I shall be trying out a few little bootee patterns soon.

This is a cute little pattern, and simply changing the size of the needles is sufficient to give one a variety of beanie sizes.  I also like to change the rib.  I'm pleased I purchased a few different polystyrene balls at one stage - they come in handy for photographic props..........LOL.......

I have also started 'hunting' for fabrics which I can use to make some little coverlets.  More to come soon I hope.

I'm very happy to announce that my sister's little grandson was born late last week - both mother and baby doing very well.  Now I can post away the little cardigans!!

8 comments:

Dianne said...

Aww these look so tiny. Cute!! Congrats to the new mother - I am sure your beautiful cardigans will be very appreciated.

DIAN said...

Linda, these are so sweet. It is good of you to do this for others.
congratulations on the new member of your family.

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Linda, The beanies are very tiny and so well knitted. Amazing work. Congratulation to your new family member. I look forward to seeing the cardigans. Hugs Judy

Stitching Lady said...

So well knitted - bravo. And doing it for others - that is so kind of you. Congratulations for the little new-comer and his mother .... and grandmother.

WandarArt.Stitch said...

My congratulations on the birth of a girl, because they see the color pink, I wish good health for all and the baby.
Linda, in your hands is not the things that you not have done, any work is beautiful, very nicely done and elegant, beautiful, best, ....!

Jenny said...

So glad you can finally find time to do some textile work. Congratulations on the new family member & glad both Mum & Bub are doing well.

Jensters said...

Beautiful Linda and Contrats to the new member of your family x

Jen said...

Hello Linda, I am sure your Sisters grandson's family will be delighted with the baby cardigans, they were lovely. The premmie baby beanies are pretty .Last year I knitted the premmie beanies for the Neonatal newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and at the moment I am knitting a premmie baby boy cardigan.