This is the result of last week's spinning. I hoarded a braid of my favorite hand dyed roving and spun it into this glorious 2-ply yarn. I think it's my favorite skein of handspun yet. I'm going to make myself a really simple slouchy hat with this yarn.
I've finally taken on the task of turning some of the baby sweaters I've been knitting into "outfits" all set for gifting. I've got a few sweaters stashed away for gifts, and though a knitted sweater is awesome, the cuteness factor is kicked up a notch if said sweater has a pair of matching booties!
I've hopped on the bootie train and I can't get off.
So far I've used Saartje's Bootees pattern and the Oh! Baby Baby Booties pattern. Saarje's Booties are adorable because they're so small and cute, but I think that I prefer the second pattern because the booties really seem like they would actually stay on and they kind of look like hip little baby Ugg boots, and while I'm not really into Uggs for adult, I completely approve of the look for babies!
Both patterns were modified to be knit in the round. :)
What a great idea!! I too have several things tucked away and now I think I will use up the spare yarn and make outfits - too cute :)
ReplyDeleteThose booties are the cutest! My cousin recently had a baby and she received a gift that looked like a box of chocolates - when she opened the box, it was nine pairs of booties, arranged like an array of chocolates! Just another cute idea:-B I had not seen that Oh! Baby Booties pattern before - look like they would be perfect for a colder climate (I live in Wisconsin and I'm knitting for several friends who are expecting fall/winter babies). Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat handspun yarn is gorgeous. And I love all those baby booties!! I'm so glad you shared these, I am knitting for my own little bun in the oven now, and I will definitely have to make those Ugg style booties! They look so practical and warm. And cute! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous skein! I have several single booties that I started for T just never did finish the match too. Definitely a good way to use up scraps!
ReplyDeleteooh, that handspun is stunning!!! it's going to be an amazing hat, for sure. I love that photo of all those booties lined up in a little row- too cute!
ReplyDeleteoh.my.drool. i loooove that! it's gorgeous. and those booties are killing me!!!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBom dia! Me perdoe por não saber escrever em sua língua, mas não posso deixar de dizer que as cores dos seus fios me deixam emocionada. Suas receitas são lindas também. Parabéns.
ReplyDeleteLove that lineup of cute booties and that is such a great idea for gifting to make a complete outfit.
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