5 Months of Handmade

Back to blogging! I have my new computer and have emerged from that "new baby daze."  In fact Miss Sonja is already over five months old.

 

So quickly, before she is halfway to one, here are some of her first handmade goodies.

 

First up we have THREE knits in one pic!! This was the coming home outfit.  There was lots of knitting in the third trimester because it allowed for ample couch lounging. 

 

The Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly Brooker, the Oh! Baby Baby Booties by Double Diamond Knits, and the Knitted Newborn Hat by Dana of Made.

 

The Snuggler from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby. 

So cozy for those first few months.

 

The Quick Change Trousers from Anna Maria Horner's Handmade Beginnings.

 

Reversible, double lined, and super cute not to mention extremely practical.  I see lots of these in the future...

 

The Very Chunky Diaper Cover by Jenna Swanson.

 

The Infant Peasant Dress from Sew Much Ado in red gingham.

With her big sis who is also wearing handmade, the Oliver + S Popover Sundress.

 

 The Baby Cardigan Onesie from Feather's Flights.

 

And finally we have our "current" Sonja wearing her new Bib Kerchiefs from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby. Quite stylish...

 

and good for chewing on.

So there it is, the handmade, months 1-5.

And there she is, our little peanut (a little daintier than the other two were), 5 months old already!

 

Little Dots

I finished an entire sweater!! 

The bigger my girl gets the more meaningful that statement is. I still do not have the patience to finish one in an adult size. someday

The pattern is The Little Dots Sweater by Yumiko Sakurai.  I used an all cotton yarn.  This child has VERY sensitive skin so cotton is our fiber of choice.  I really love the little button detail on the back but Maari rarely lets me put her hair up.  You see princesses wear their hair down...ALL THE TIME.  So, most of the time you cannot see the cute button.

Oh well, hair up or down she likes her new sweater!

(3) A Little Sweater

My first hand-knit wearable sweater! Technically, I knit my first sweater over a year ago for Maari when she was teeny tiny. It was quite sloppy and therefore deemed unwearable. This one I am much happier with.

It is the Wrap Top from Claire Montgomerie's Easy Baby Knits. It took me awhile to complete, as I am a very inexperienced knitter...but it was worth it.


I love the ribbon. And I love that it is in the back because that way the little munchkin cannot untie it, although I'm sure that eventually she will figure out a way.


Kind of like the socks...they never stay on for more than ten minutes. Hey, who needs toys when you have pretty socks!

Gotcha

To Maari,

You think you are so funny, growing up so fast on your mama. You think you can just keep on getting bigger and bigger every time I blink an eye. Those cute little clothes, outgrown so quickly. But with this little hat I have tricked you.



Seven months later and it still fits! Yes, a snugger fit, but a fit nonetheless (thank you ear flaps). You can't fool me little girl.

Munchkin

Another baby knit...just couldn't resist the Gnomey Hat. It is my new favorite for many reasons. All of Maari's other hats fit nicely until I squeeze her into the carseat. Then either her ears are left exposed or the front covers her eyes (which she does not like at all). The ear flaps are the perfect solution. Second, it seems as though it will get used well into next winter, two seasons - amazing!

But the real reason I love this hat so much is that it is so darn cute on her - must be the pom poms!

Cozy Pants

Maari's new pants were made using the Picky Pants pattern. So soft and cozy - I wish I had a pair! I started them months ago and finished them up just in time. I thought I was smart, making them a little longer so they would last just a little longer. But, my longlegged girl fits into them perfectly right now - maybe I will have to add on. Or they could be capris!

Booties

Here it is, my first knitting project for Maari - COMPLETED! Well, technically I made her a sweater, but it did not turn out quite as planned. I am much more pleased with these booties, so I will count them as number one.


The pattern is from Easy Baby Knits. They actually stay on pretty well, which is more than I can say for most of her socks. I think Maari has thin feet, not taking after her mother on that trait. And, when they do slip off the strap keeps them attached to her ankle. So, the first knitting project was a success!