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New niece knits

August 16, 2012 by katieleigh

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?

8 Responses

on August 16, 2012 at 9:56 am | Reply Jennie

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.
on August 16, 2012 at 10:01 am | Reply Katherine Sinclair Kinnaman

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.
on August 16, 2012 at 11:07 am | Reply Judy

Annalynn, her mommy, and grandmama LOVE the little sweater and hat!!
on August 17, 2012 at 12:29 am | Reply Kim

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!
on August 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm | Reply Christy A.

That is so CUTE! I love the bow on the hat, and the color is just to die for! Congrats on the new niece. 🙂
on August 17, 2012 at 6:39 pm | Reply JuneA**

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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