Saturday, February 4, 2012

Needlework for nephews

New nephews meant making baby gifts, including my first complete crochet project. My timing was amazingly prescient: despite one baby arriving late and the other early, the gifts were waiting for them when they got back from the hospital.


Pattern: Baby Chalice Blanket by Karen S. Lauger
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Marine Heather
Dates: 8 Oct-14 Dec 2011


Pattern: Baby Soft Cardigan by Jennifer Hagan (3 months size)
Yarn: Peace Fleece Worsted in Baba's Siena
Dates: 15-20 December 2011


Pattern: Li'l Monkey Baby Hat and Matching Afghan by Carmen Watkins
Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky in Berry Red, Natural, and Taupe Twist; Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in Charcoal
Dates: 6-29 January 2012; it took almost as much time to sew and weave in the ends of the granny squares as it did to make the squares.

Here's Nephew #3 in his blanket on his first day at home: