In addition to my sweet nephew Ryder, I have a brand-new niece. Annalynn Danielle was born at the end of July, and while I haven’t met her yet, I did whip up a little something to send down to Texas for her.
That’s the Easy Baby Cardigan from More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, and the Children’s Cotton Hat from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. (That’s the fourth of those hats I’ve made. So easy, quick and cute.) Both are made of Blue Sky Cotton.
I’ve done very little knitting this summer, but I did work on a few projects during the Olympics. I’m making myself a shawl (not nearly done, but progressing), and I’ve begun my 2012 batch of hats for Innocent’s Big Knit. I knit these wee hats for smoothie bottles every year (or I have since 2008) – they are fun and quick, and a fabulous way to use up yarn scraps.
If you’re a knitter or crocheter, what’s on your needles lately?
cakes, tea and dreams 
I’ve got a crochet scarf I’ve been noodling with, but I think my next project is a baby kimono-style sweater for my new niece for Christmas. BabySoft yarn, which is one of my favorites – that’s what both her baby blankets were made from.
Oh, thanks for the reminder, Katie. I have so much extra yarn I could be using for those little hats! I just need to find some bobbles for the tops.
Annalynn, her mommy, and grandmama LOVE the little sweater and hat!!
I haven’t done any knitting in so long. During the summer, I just can’t seem to get excited about it, and I didn’t have any babies coming. Aren’t baby knits wonderful? I mean, besides all the possibility and hope and happiness that goes with them, they’re done so quickly. Love that instant gratification!
That is so CUTE! I love the bow on the hat, and the color is just to die for! Congrats on the new niece. 🙂
Sweet! I would love to learn how to crochet or knit….but, I’d have to get my nose out of a book first! Congrats on the niece..aunties are special!
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