Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Knitting as Therapy

I have had a really bad cold and decided that I needed some time to just look after me. So I have been cuddled under a quilt, knitting (and coughing and feeling sorry for myself). After 10 days, I am finally starting to feel human again, though I still cough.

So, I thought I would show you the results of the pity party.

I have 2 good friends who are about to become grandmothers for the very first time. Such occasions demand gifts.

Back in the fall, I made a new born hat for the first baby.  I recently asked the grandma-to-be to pick out some yarn for a sweater. Her choice surprised me. Not your typical baby yarn at all. Here is my sweater progress, so far.




The yarn is Patons Astra in Wild Wizard. I think it is suppose to be the colours of the Hogwarts Houses from Harry Potter. It is bright and cheery, and is knitting up nicely, so I think it will make a lovely gift. The baby is due in 2 weeks, but I am not worried about finishing this, because I am making it in a 12 month size.

Meanwhile, baby # 2 is due in March, around St. Paddy's day. What does such a baby need but green Hiking socks!

I used the end of the ball I made slippers from, for Christmas. Since both socks used less than one repeat of the yarn, making them match was not an option.
 I added a teabag to the picture to give a sense of scale. They are seriously cute, just the thing for babies on the go.


8 comments:

  1. I love both projects!! On such a cold winter's day as today, those socks look just right. I'm glad you put the teabag in so we can see just how tiny they are. CUTE!!

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  2. LOVE the yarn colours of that first project! The baby will look adorable in it!

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  3. Awww, little socks for little feet! I'm getting over a nasty two-week cold here and it feels great to be almost back to normal again. I love the colour on that sweater!

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  4. Cute cute cute...love those wee socks:)

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  5. It is definitely knitting weather. Brrr!

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  6. Wise decision to take time to heal. Those socks are seriously cute, and I love the colour of the sweater for a baby.

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  7. Nice yarn for the top project and so cute those socks! With this Canadian winter, the little one will surely be using them!

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  8. Great therapy! Love the little socks😊

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