There's another easy-peasy newborn hat for the baby, now with stripes! The free pattern I shared is here and you can queue it up in ravelry here. The stripey yarn is yarntini in cheertini. I love stripey yarn - it's my one major weakness!
It all started when I saw these beautiful pillowcases here. I immediately started scheming how to figure out how they were made, so I could make a few of these beauties for myself. Luckily, I found a really fun crochet/sew-along to make them. You can find the whole great tutorial here. I made a big stack of pillowcases, some with edging and some without and have a whole pile more in progress. It's a great stashbuster, it uses up a lot of fabric. The folksy set I made for the master bedroom.
If you tweak the tutorial and shorten the pillowcase measurements by approx 2 inches you can a set of pillowcases out of a yard of fabric of the main and contrasting colors. Much closer to the way I stash than the 1 1/8 required by the tutorial. Plus, the pillowcases were a little large for my pillows, so shortening just made everything fit better.
And, last but certainly not least I spun up some more yarn. This is 100% superfine CASHMERE top and it's oh so yummy and luscious. I spun 2 ounces which got me about 125 yards. I'm currently knitting this super cute free pattern for wristlets out of it. So yummy!
Great projects! The yarn looks incredibly soft in the photo. I can almost feel it! :)
Posted by: Beth | May 20, 2010 at 04:14 PM
How you are managing all this at 9 months pregnant is amazing. Hope all goes well and speedy with your delivery!
Posted by: Qutecowgirl | May 20, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Those pillowcases are so cheery and sweet!!
I hope Baby Knitty Gritty arrives soon!! I keep waiting to see a photo of the new arrival! Best wishes to you that everything goes well!
Posted by: Debby | May 20, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Fun! I am dying to try those pillow cases and think they would make a great gift, too. And, geez, how cute are those baby gifts you're cranking out!?
Good luck in your last days of pregnancy!
Posted by: Hilary | May 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Whoa! Everything looks so awesome I don't know what to comment on! I love it all :)
Posted by: Crystal | May 24, 2010 at 02:41 PM
I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you... I hope all is well with you, your husband, and your little one! :)
Posted by: Katie | May 31, 2010 at 01:14 AM
Great Yarn for sure...........Look soft as newly born baby.. Great Cashmere
Posted by: Pashmina | April 20, 2011 at 02:17 PM