tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post960701904001703810..comments2023-05-27T23:01:53.489+11:00Comments on Georgie's Kitchen Table: Decisions, decisionsGeorgiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540746821149865564noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-87282281263959456002008-08-16T01:51:00.000+11:002008-08-16T01:51:00.000+11:00Well, I know you were gifted with your gorgeous gi...Well, I know you were gifted with your gorgeous gift blanket, but I also tend to favor that approach to knitting for babies. If you don't like that approach, maybe knit something a little over the top, like a dress for Christmas or her first birthday that you can save for her and then gift to her when she has her own wee ones. Alternatively, an adult-sized shawl you can use as a blanket now and she can wear when she grows up is not a bad plan. Really, though, she'll love anything you knit for her, once she's old enough to understand that mama made it just for her.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250084025459835860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-86242183122046749132008-08-13T16:31:00.000+11:002008-08-13T16:31:00.000+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Trenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244457017658314907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-44488195540918082052008-08-11T19:51:00.000+11:002008-08-11T19:51:00.000+11:00I'd urge you to do the Pi blanket. It is a deligh...I'd urge you to do the Pi blanket. It is a delight to knit - so easy and addictive. I've just finished a small one in gorgeous purple baby alpaca for the wee one in our family. Hmmm, reminds me...must post FO on own blog.nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288619283233529272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-46502775178231933862008-08-11T13:15:00.000+11:002008-08-11T13:15:00.000+11:00Oh dear, I know the wool you are looking at is not...Oh dear, I know the wool you are looking at is not the right weight,<BR/>BUT the Debby Bliss Cashmerino 2 book has the smartest little girl's bolero: 3/4 sleeves, and a garter stitch band that gently expands into a nice roll collar.<BR/><BR/>The instructions tell you to knit the band separately, and then sew on: be damned to that! and I took notes if needed!<BR/><BR/>It was a great success when made for DD's DD. Smart, stylish, and comes in sizes 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and 12-18 months.<BR/><BR/>Gae, in Callala BayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-67720240074490118952008-08-10T18:12:00.000+11:002008-08-10T18:12:00.000+11:00Just knit the baby sweater. It's completely easy. ...Just knit the baby sweater. It's completely easy. Honestly.<BR/><BR/>If you've done any top down raglan before, you'll understand it perfectly. And if you don't, like RR says, you've got plenty of bloggy friends who can help you.<BR/><BR/>It will look amazing in that yarn too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952263317817488850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-47311049981443809512008-08-09T02:02:00.000+11:002008-08-09T02:02:00.000+11:00I think the blanket is a good idea. My oldest dau...I think the blanket is a good idea. My oldest daughter still has a bit of her favorite blanket (she's 25). It started out as white but ended its days as battleship gray and no amount of bleach would change it.Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-77991189290043909262008-08-08T21:49:00.000+11:002008-08-08T21:49:00.000+11:00Jane Ellison!Jane Ellison!MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-52147210856273016632008-08-08T21:48:00.000+11:002008-08-08T21:48:00.000+11:00There is a beautiful sweater that uses a similar p...There is a beautiful sweater that uses a similar pattern to the FBS in the Queensland collection booklet of Jane... oh, darn, I can't remember her last name, now. Something with an e, like Eliot, or something. I'll google it. But there are a few very cute things in there, and the patterns are "real" as opposed to "EZ."MadMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550335108031470562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-44815955796761891412008-08-08T12:30:00.000+11:002008-08-08T12:30:00.000+11:00given the preciousness that is that yarn and how d...given the preciousness that is that yarn and how divine it is to touch, i also think an heirloomy item like a shawl or blankie or wrappy thing. it will endure long past body growth and both of you will get years of pleasure watching her drag her favourite blankie round in the dirt. im not surprised you had a girl tho. i had a feeling of my own about that. i also think you will make a great girl mum and raise a wonderful strong intelligent woman. just my two cents worth....DrKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758129985662532518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-34326560491193757452008-08-08T01:46:00.000+11:002008-08-08T01:46:00.000+11:00Wow, I'm still awed over yarn-buying while in labo...Wow, I'm still awed over yarn-buying while in labor!Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-75337002012798960802008-08-07T22:49:00.000+11:002008-08-07T22:49:00.000+11:00Despite my dithering about on it, My Fair Baby in ...Despite my dithering about on it, My Fair Baby in Yarn Magazine #4 is really a beautiful little pattern. I'd knit it for next winter, though. Like you said, there's hardly anything left of this one and yshe may as well get more then 2-3 wears out of it!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124722668160658606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-4092095334524126212008-08-07T21:04:00.000+11:002008-08-07T21:04:00.000+11:00How about a Tomten jacket then so you get the basi...How about a Tomten jacket then so you get the basics on how she thinks when designing a pattern. The FBS is gorgeous though but the pattern does daunt me a bit too. I am sure fellow ravelers have lots of info to help you through it. I really like some of Anny Purls designs too.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893692345113831018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-51436887314163567452008-08-07T17:43:00.000+11:002008-08-07T17:43:00.000+11:00I've always liked this little dress http://knitty....I've always liked this little dress http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/PATTanouk.html<BR/>Perhaps not with the wollmeise, but very cute none-the-less!!Neethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574827280011622564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-88884195008191361852008-08-07T17:03:00.000+11:002008-08-07T17:03:00.000+11:00Like the wrap - but a shawl or blankie is more hei...Like the wrap - but a shawl or blankie is more heirloom-y! Maybe a Pi shawl/blanket?<BR/><BR/>Gosh - fancying buying Wollmeise while in labour - how could that happen - snicker snicker!<BR/><BR/>BTW - I felt exactly that way about havig a boy second - good lord - what will I dooooooooo!!!TinkingBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424679933020998879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-10379691394727293372008-08-07T15:48:00.000+11:002008-08-07T15:48:00.000+11:00Georgie, I recently made the Dragon Skin Wrap for ...Georgie, I recently made the Dragon Skin Wrap for my niece. Whilst it uses a DK weight yarn, the idea is more what I wanted to convey. It has big sleeves, which will look good as full length or 3/4, and a wrap over front, so will easily expand as she grows. I am hoping it will fit her for two winters - quite and achievement for a toddler who grows so fast!With a Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246381920025387178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-63357578986448453572008-08-07T15:40:00.000+11:002008-08-07T15:40:00.000+11:00Go for a blanket - one that she can use for her do...Go for a blanket - one that she can use for her dolls when she's older, and pass on to her own family if she has one.<BR/><BR/>Alternatively a ribbon tie bolero has the advantage of being able to be worn for a couple of seasons.<BR/><BR/>No idea of pattern. Sorry.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-19589748307499112932008-08-07T13:39:00.000+11:002008-08-07T13:39:00.000+11:00Lots and lots of red socks for her to wear as she ...Lots and lots of red socks for her to wear as she grows? <BR/><BR/>Kidding.<BR/><BR/>I reckon hold it double, like RR says although Amy has some gorgeous suggestions. I'm clean out of baby girl suggestions at the moment.Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961733332080072331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-38197978609525125312008-08-07T13:26:00.000+11:002008-08-07T13:26:00.000+11:00You'd probably have enough Wollmeise to hold the y...You'd probably have enough Wollmeise to hold the yarn double to make the FBS - it really is a fab sweater and is really NOT HARD! (and you've got lots of bloggy friends who've made it that you can call on for advice too).<BR/><BR/>Another potentially good heirloomy type thing might be a wrap/shawl or a toy. Or a really cute dress. Do you reckon you could design something yourself? That would be pretty special.Rose Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2190449783638849093.post-87255027431102869532008-08-07T13:19:00.000+11:002008-08-07T13:19:00.000+11:00In that weight yarn you might find the February Ba...In that weight yarn you might find the February Baby Sweater to be a bit small. You'd definitely want to swatch first to see what your gauge would be with different needles. I considered making one from Wollmeise and then decided against it, worried about the gauge.<BR/><BR/>But that said, I LOVE the FBS pattern, I really do. I modified it a little bit to knit the sleeves in the round, but it didn't take long to knit at all.<BR/><BR/>I particularly like <A HREF="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spirited-jacket" REL="nofollow">this sweater</A> in my queue, but it calls for sport. I also like <A HREF="http://queenofthefroggers.blogspot.com/2008/07/english-summer-my-pattern.html" REL="nofollow">this one</A>, but it also calls for sport.<BR/><BR/>For what all that's worth, anyway. :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.com