Boo to You Too.

A little seasonal decorating.

Simple bunting, and lots of it.

And a spooooky bat garland that blows with the wind,

and actually looks like flying bats.

Hope you have a scary holiday!



Upcycled sweater pants- the striped version

I thrifted a wool sweater.

Felted it in the wash and sewed the arms into pants.

Voila!

Why would I knit a pair of pants,

when this took NO time???

Cozy, cute, recycled.

And, excellent for hailing cabs.



Banner, the next generation

Here's the latest incarnation of the street banner.

The old faithful literally fell apart.

So much for burlap and lace.

This gave me a giggle,

and since it hangs in the street

a giggle is the point.

Here's hoping someone slows down

because of it.

It worked out that the tree silhouettes shine through

at sunset.

Life's little pleasures and magic,

much appreciated.

Poncho Deux

Another poncho/ wearable baby blanket for Yu,

but eventually for all the girls.

Pu stands still the longest, so is the captive model.

She's also a bit of a ham these days.

I like that she spontaneously made the rocker hands.

She was born to it, like her mother.

Nu doesn't really get why Pu stands by the wall

and makes cheesy faces,

but lately she wants in on the action.

Here she is modelling felt cookies.

These punks are fun.

Update:

A blanket on the go.

Yu is not impressed with her first photo shoot,

but she likes her poncho.

It can also double for a little nursing cover,

or shawl for me. Yeah.

 

Here and Now.

I made Pu a little pair of pants today

thanks to Dana's always awesome tutorial.

Lavender cord with purple bias tape trim.

 

Nu is wearing an old pair of linen pants I made,

but since this is the first time she has stood still in two years

she made the photo shoot too.

It's pretty fun how these two have become

partners in crime.

People with combs unite!

(They are working on a better battle cry)

We brought out the homemade poppies again,

at least for Nu.

Pu has been wearing hers since last November.

A glorious day of rock collecting...

Nefarious chuckles...

Knitting in the golden autumn rays...

...and celebrating a little girl power.

I love a sunny autumn day.

Material Devotion

I was never a bag person before kids.

I didn't understand the people I knew who bought bag,

after bag, after bag.

Same with shoes.

But now, I must open my bag,

take out my shoe, insert foot,

and eat words.

I am obsessed.

Not just with the perfect bag

(not too big, not too small, not too heavy,

water resistant, good shoulder strap,

all the right pockets & dimensions etc.)

But, I am also obsessed with this material.

I loooooove it!!

This is my first attempt at the bag, and by adding

too many pockets, and not expanding the depth,

it's not quite right.

I adapted the pattern from OCD, but I think I'll try

again and make it a wee bit wider.

So close.

Then I made another diaper clutch for two sizes of diapers.

And another grab bag for a change of clothes.

If I confessed to making a phone case from the same material

would you diagnose me?

Pumpkin power, the kind that wears a cape.

A little poncho/cape for Yu (modelled by Pu).

Because really, a poncho is just a blanket.

And, why NOT avoid sleeves with wee ones?!

This can apparently be worn by all three sisters.

Though, the oldest one is the only one who can stand still

for a snap.

This gets Yu all cozy and can go over all the car seat

rig-a-ma-roll.

Here's a snap of Pu in her matching purple.

And Yu in a couple of home made blankets.

Of course it's this season.

So today we marched around 'the pumpkin patch".

We ate pumpkin pie and orchard apples.

And, it wasn't pouring so it rocked.

For a kiddling- activity.

We adapted last years strategy and went with a couple of

small pumpkins, instead of the overlord of pumpkins.

Last year the sweetie almost lost his dignity dragging that behemoth

through the mud and tears last year.

(his tears)

(OK, maybe they were crying on the inside tears)

 (or more likely my tears of hysteria)

Wishing you the happiest of Thanksgivings.

I'm feeling 3 times as thankful these days.

Silly Tiny

I have never made something so wee before.

The tiniest of stitches.

The smallest of  booties.

The silliest of projects.

I had to make 3 instead of the traditional pair.

Why?

A reasonable question.

Instead of attempting my first teeny tiny project in English,

I chose Norwegian.

I don't speak any Norwegian.

And so as you can imagine,

it didn't go that well.

The pattern was almost translated into English.

With 'almost' being the key.

My first attempt achieved a club footed monstrosity.

I was very brave and ripped it out.

Such strength of character!

These actually stay on little kicking feet.

Unlike any sock I have yet to meet.

I definitely caught arthritis from my fist clenched knitting.

Totally communicable from little tiny knitting needles.

Be warned.

More of the Yarn Tales

This cheeky monkey likes purple.

So although I made some of these in blue...

Purple also make the cut.

I also added purple pom poms to the ends of

the kitty ear hat.

And then one of these for me.

I bought one on etsy and wore it

every day.

Then it was liberated from a women's WC.

Criminal.

So after the etsy vendor went MIA-

I made it myself!

It fits me better, but I'm definatley not this cute.

Even on a showered day.

Don't Leave a New Mother Unattended With a Bag of Wool...

Poor Yu.

Only a few days on this planet,

and already she's being forced into...

hat modelling.

When she was born The Sweetie was in charge of

her first bath.

The nurse impressed upon him the need

for little newborns to wear hats during bath time

and ALL the time,

so they stay toasty.

The Sweetie really took this to heart.

In the first few days of Yu's life

The Sweetie could be found searching for hats

under covers, under beds...

"Where's her hat? She might get cold!!!"

 he would proclaim.

And so,

held hostage by recovery I took up the hook.

I think she's dismayed.

What is this ridiculous thing upon my noggin?!

(it's all in the eyes)

And then there was a little top knot action.



And of course the double knot

(can't get enough of ears on babies)

I'd like to say that's all the hats,

but really this is a hostage situation.

I can't be expected to act rationally.

Pu got a knitted kitty hat with ears,

and Nu is getting a matching crocheted beanie.

Oh my.

Our New Addition

First Pu, then Nu...

...and now Yu.

Our third girl, yeah!

We are home & everyone is healthy & happy.



Bonus Projects...

A la peanut butter sandwich!

Also, another sweater.

This was meant for the sweetie, but his shoulders were too massive

(tee hee)

So bonus for me. Then I girled it up a bit.

With cozy hood...

Weird ribbon fabric knit into the sleeves...

And a favorite button.

Then...

A little diaper clutch.

And a needle case.

...because clearly I am becoming a sticks girl.

OK baby.

Now your turn to start creating!

The Insanity Continues...

Le Bebe remains on the inside,

so the knitting needles are cooking on the outside.

Here we go again!



Sweater Finale & Bump Hiatus

While I have been making lots of things recently...

I've also been making a baby.

Thus the belly.

I'm due in 2 weeks, but was at the hospital today

and they were keen to pop me.

That being said,

you'll now know why this blog may be quiet for a while.

I'll be back, but very sleepy.

 

I finished my sweater last night,

so now there are 3!
It's all about the buttons baby.

I think I better see what it looks like without a

9 month prego belly before I make the next one.