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Baby Knits


I spent some time last week knitting up a couple of baby gifts. I don’t think the recipient reads this blog but, just in case, I’m not going to tell you who they are for. I will, however, show them to you. They’re just too adorable!

First up, socks:

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The yarn is Socks That Rock lightweight, colorway Titania from the 2007 Rockin’ Sock Club. The pattern is Baby Cable Rib from Charlene Schurch’s Sensational Knitted Socks. I cast on 32 stitches on size 1 needles and they make a very nice baby sized sock.

Second up, a hat:

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I just adore this little hat and it was as simple as can be. I cast on 80 stitches and just knit around and around and around until it was 3 inches. Then I decreased evenly and called it a day. I think it took less than 2 hours to knit. Talk about instant gratification!

I hope the mom-to-be is as happy with them as I am.

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38 Comments

  1. Kathy Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 7:15 am

    So cute! Sadly, my renewed knitting bug didn’t kick in until after my kids were bigger.

  2. Cheryl Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 7:36 am

    Those little socks are so cute. I have some nice sock yarn that I’ll never make socks from, maybe i should use it for baby hats too.

  3. Dave Daniels Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 7:59 am

    Those little socks are just TOO cute. I’ve always been a sucker for those. The STR is a nice colorway. (Note to self: Check which colors I have, and MAKE something.)

  4. Robin in VA Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:04 am

    How adorable!! I’m sure she’ll be elated!!

  5. Kim Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:17 am

    Oh super cute!! I soooo want to be a sock knitter! Did you take a class or are you self taught? I’ve only ever knittied dishrags! Is there any hope for me? :o )

  6. Ina Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:25 am

    Adorable! Guaranteed to make mother and child squee with delight!!

  7. Julie Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:32 am

    So sweet!

  8. Chris Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:33 am

    Oh, cute cute cute!

  9. Karen Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:33 am

    Aw, so cute!

  10. Karen Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:33 am

    Adorable baby knits!!

  11. Chris Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:45 am

    Not much cuter than baby socks!

  12. Beth Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:47 am

    Oh, the hat and socks are just so wonderful! The colors really look great. What a nice gift.

  13. Deb Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:55 am

    Awwww!

  14. Kathleen Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:07 am

    I might have another baby just to get some cute knits like that. ;)

  15. Leslie Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:08 am

    So sweet! I especially love those tiny socks.

  16. Wool Winder Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:10 am

    Love them! I hope you get to see the baby wear them. That’s the best part.

  17. Kirsten Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:19 am

    So cute!!

  18. Hillary Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:26 am

    Awww. I just love baby knits. Too cute!

  19. Carol Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:26 am

    Who wouldn’t be happy with those! They’re adorable. Lucky baby :)

  20. Sara Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:46 am

    That is such a cool idea…a cute pair of socks and hat…and a very happy recipient cause you know they are going to love them. I really like the idea – simply because there is always someone having a little one – but sometimes there isn’t a lot of time to get things done…

  21. Kathode Ray Tube Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 9:54 am

    They’re lovely and so is the colorway!

  22. Cheryl S. Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 10:08 am

    Awesomely cute!!

  23. margene Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 10:16 am

    SOOO cute!! Little hats are perfect for new babies.

  24. Lucia Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 10:51 am

    So cute I can hardly stand it. And, luckily, there are always babies to knit for.

  25. JessaLu Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 11:04 am

    Those socks are the cutest!

  26. Ruth Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 11:28 am

    Beautiful!

  27. elizabeth Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 11:36 am

    Oooh, I like those! I have a little head and tiny, wee little feet! You should send them to me! ;o)

  28. Ruth Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 11:39 am

    How could she not love them?

  29. Chris H Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 11:44 am

    Adorable!

  30. Cookie Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

    The baby’s already reading?! Wow! What a smart kid. And super cute knits.

  31. Lynne Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

    Too cute. Love the yarn – I am going to go and look at that again! I didn’t realize how lovely that colorway was.

  32. Teyani Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 1:56 pm

    They are so sweet.
    I just love knitting baby things :-)

  33. Laura Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

    Precious! Isn’t it fun to make such small things – instant gratification PLUS they’re adorable and useful too. So perfect.

    Love your Noro scarf too – doesn’t it seem like it takes ten times as long to make a scarf than a sweater sometimes? heh I’ve been trying to get a collection of scarfs the whole family can use but for some reason I’m the only one wearing them? Hmm. Good thing I like them all. :)

  34. Kim Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

    Priceless!!

  35. PaulaB Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 8:25 pm

    Baby knits are always too cute! (PS have you seen the YouTube “Medieval Helpdesk”? Any library worker will get a kick!)

  36. Sunflowerfairy Said,

      February 20, 2008 @ 10:20 pm

    Those are the most adorable wee things ever!

    It’s amazing that the knits are that small and someone is going to fit into them soon. I’ve had a kid, and I’m still amazed at that.

  37. ~Kristie Said,

      February 21, 2008 @ 2:26 am

    That’s on lucky baby!! They are perfect Carole.

  38. Bookish Wendy Said,

      February 21, 2008 @ 9:34 pm

    Those socks kill me with the cuteness!

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