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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2008
06:49 PM Post #4878863
| My niece who is a avid outdoors person is having a baby. When she found out it was going to be a girl, the first thing she did was go to Cabelas for some camo baby things.
So what do you make for her baby. Pink Camouflage of course. (hand knit)
I found Bernet had a nice color of pink camo, and the yarn was very, very soft. I bought a little extra, and found I had enough to make an extra blanket. While knitting the sweater, I decided to add a hood. I found the cutest little lady bug buttons that match quite well.
I really like the results and thought I would share the picture. 2 blankets and a hoodie. Hope she is surprized when she opens the box. (she lives in Washington)
So what is next? I'm thinking something in Blaze orange...
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Jeannie63
Mequon, WI
(Zone 4b)
April 30, 2008
05:17 PM Post #4888532
| That is just adorable! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
April 30, 2008
06:00 PM Post #4888705
| Thank you, I hope she likes it. |
jasmerr
Merrimac, WI
(Zone 4b)
May 03, 2008
05:59 PM Post #4902276
| I love it!!! |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
May 12, 2008
11:45 PM Post #4943715
| That is really cute! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 13, 2008
06:51 AM Post #4944265
| Thanks.
Now for blaze orange.
(that is all, now I am going back to the normal stuff)
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jasmerr
Merrimac, WI
(Zone 4b)
May 13, 2008
11:19 AM Post #4945162
| I love this pattern and she will never have difficulty finding this blanket!!! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 13, 2008
01:06 PM Post #4945703
| Poor child will have to wear sunglasses.
I started out solid orange, but it was too much and added the light yellow to tone it down. |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
May 13, 2008
05:11 PM Post #4946550
| laugh! I like the pattern, too. It's that combination of the delicate looking lace and the vibrant orange. I hope she loves them both- you are a great aunt! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
07:09 AM Post #4949093
| Thanks. I got the pattern here on DG. (well, got steered to where to buy the book) It is a great pattern book. So many patterns. Best I have seen. (it is a crochet book)
It is called "Our best Baby Afghans" by leisure arts. bought off amazon.com
I didn't put all the ruffles and ribbons on the orange one. Here is what the afghan looks like if you make it to directions. 
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jasmerr
Merrimac, WI
(Zone 4b)
May 14, 2008
10:22 AM Post #4949762
| I probably have that book. |
LarryR
South Amana, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
12:19 PM Post #4950255
| Hello all--I just now came across this forum. I'm fairly new to stitchery--and am probably the wrong sex (LOL)--but thought I'd share my initial attempts at something called "fabric flower folding." They're not perfect, but it's a start. I'd like to do more, but am totally occupied with gardening right now. If anyone is interested in trying this, let me know and I'll be happy to give you the necessary information. Best--Larry☼
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LarryR
South Amana, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
12:21 PM Post #4950263
| Here is a second attempt:
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
12:28 PM Post #4950287
| Larry, that is really nice. That is something that I am not good at at all.
Thanks for sharing. |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
03:13 PM Post #4950951
| Larry I would love to make a quilt out of the second one- gorgeous! I have too many projects going on right now, but that really does tempt me.
Our best Baby Afghans- Thanks Cpartschick!! My sister is in her 3rd trimester now, and I'm on the hunt :D
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LarryR
South Amana, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
04:30 PM Post #4951175
| Let me know if you ever want to pursue it, Hyblaean, and I'll send you the instructions. A number of folks have suggested using either pattern in a quilt. If it takes others as long as it took me to complete just one of each pattern, I think they'd need a decade to complete a quilt! LOL It would be a good group project, though. Best--Larry☼ |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 14, 2008
04:37 PM Post #4951201
| Here is the link to the book for anyone that is interested. There are so many different afghans you will want to make one of each!
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Baby-Afghans-Leisure-Arts/dp/1574...
Larry, are those being framed or being made into pillows? |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
04:38 PM Post #4951203
| Thanks Larry! :D
Edited to add: oooh a link- makes my lazy heart smile- Thank you, Thank you!!
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LarryR
South Amana, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
11:41 PM Post #4958064
| The one in the first photo I framed and the one in the second photo I mounted on four dowels. (If you click on the photo to enlarge it, you'll see the ends of the top and bottom ones.) Larry☼ |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
May 19, 2008
12:38 AM Post #4972081
| If your niece is a sports fan. How about booties, the ones that look like tennis shoes in their team colors. My granddaughter loved the ones I made for my great granddaughter. She was in college at the time and I did them in her college colors. Geez that makes me sound ancient. Anyway they were cute. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 19, 2008
07:00 AM Post #4972535
| They are only fans of hunting and fishing. But someday I will try out those patterns for my DD. Her husband to be is a sportscaster, and they are both sports fans.
I do have some cute tennis shoe patterns for baby. That is a great idea about the team colors. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 31, 2008
02:14 PM Post #5031333
| This one is more normal. It was inspired by a picture I saw in the same pattern book. I kind of like to do my own thing sometimes. 
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 31, 2008
02:17 PM Post #5031340
| Here is a close up of the crochet. 
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Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
May 31, 2008
04:59 PM Post #5031988
| cute! wow you're quick with that hook |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 06, 2008
03:40 PM Post #5064025
| Used scraps for that last one and found I still had some of the colors left. I added a teal to the mix because I didn't have enough blue. I really like this one.
I had 3 feet of the pink left over. Boy, I was sweating that one. 
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Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 07, 2008
10:59 AM Post #5067482
| Laugh, I would have been sweating too- I usually completely overbuy yarn, because I have a heart attack if it gets even close. 3 feet would have had me chewing all my fingernails off.
That one is cute!! I like the cream one you've got for sale also- did that one go yet? 40$ is too cheap. You need to sell those puppies in Highland Park. (Or whichever upper middle class art appreciating town is closest to you)
Here's where my extra yarn is going at the moment. We have a round up coming and I wanted something cooler (and quicker, let's be honest) than scarves. Coffee cozies:
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Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
June 07, 2008
12:44 PM Post #5067858
| What a cute idea!! Now I know what to do with all those fuzzy yarn odds and ends. With the other left overs I make caps for a local shelter. If you're making stripes, it's O.K., if you run out you just make a skinnier stripe. LOL
Nice job on the afghans, I'm sure they will be treasured. |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 07, 2008
08:24 PM Post #5069498
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| Quoted: | | If you're making stripes, it's O.K., if you run out you just make a skinnier stripe. |
Too funny :D I never looked at it that way. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
June 08, 2008
02:37 AM Post #5070925
| I've had so many people give their left overs that I have to get creative to use them. Can't stand to throw anything away. Some friends and I did sweaters last year. Just simple T types (all small sizes:-), made in stripes with left overs. The shelter was happy to get them. I keep waiting to see one of mine walking down the street one day, I think it would be a kick. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 08, 2008
06:44 AM Post #5071082
| Thanks, I love the cozies. Very cute idea.
No, the cream baby set did not sell yet. I thought it was pretty cheap too, but it may just be warm for this time of year.
I had a cute pattern for leftover yarn. You just kept adding colors as you go and it was great. I made 2 large afghans out of small scraps. I put all cool colors together in one and one warm colors in the other. They were really pretty.
It was something like, 10 DC then C 10 repeat across. Then on the chain part (after you get a few rows, you latched it up (like a dropped knitted stitch) It turned out cute, but I somehow lost the directions. |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 08, 2008
02:55 PM Post #5072558
| Sally, that would be cool! I love it when my family wears the stuff I made for them, would be even more fun to see it on strangers. (Although, I do see every design flaw when they do wear stuff- does that happen to you guys too? I'm too lazy to follow patterns to the letter - or really at all- and just sort of start and keep going, which could be part of the problem- most of my sweaters have a tendency to ride up in the back when wearing, and too long of arms, due to this :/)
Cpartschick, was it something out of this booklet?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3700...
I knit rather than crochet, but was thinking of picking this up to learn how to do some smaller crochet projects with the yarn i've got, just to get my feet wet. I especially like that hat :D |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 09, 2008
07:01 AM Post #5075511
| I was lucky enough to learn to "chart" patterns when I learned machine knitting. It was complicated, confusing and I fought it all the way. But after learning, I use it for hand knitting and crochet too. Altering a pattern is fairly simple (once you can understand its makeup) and can make the sleeves and body of a sweater the right lenght for you. I almost always change something in a pattern.
That looks like a neat pattern book. I am not sure that I ever had a pattern for the scrap afghans, I may have just seen one and the person told me how to make it. After making a couple (giving them away) I thought I would remember. LOL
Now I write even the simplist patterns down for later.
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Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 09, 2008
01:45 PM Post #5077402
| So how do you combat back ride up? :) (I finally get to ask someone) I swear I can make it a foot longer than the front and it will still ride. I usually make them long, because that's what the women in my family like- and they are all sizes, not all chubby like me :) so it's not their butt.
and arms- if I make them the correct length for the person after a few washes they need to be rolled. I don't want to send sweaters that are 3/4 sleeves though, because then they will never get worn. That and my family won't block- well, my mom does, but no one else will. How can I knit stuff that will stay the right size? |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 09, 2008
02:02 PM Post #5077488
| Mmmm, I have heard of sleeves getting shorter after washing, but not longer. The only time they get longer is if they are sideways knit. Then they will grow.
I don't understand about the riding up in the back. Is the bottom ribbing too tight, is that the reason? I guess I would have to see it.
When I make a sweater, I will make a swatch of the knitting yarn about 4" by 4". I then launder this swatch. After drying I measure my stitch and row gauge and make my sweater according to this information.
When I measure someone for a sweater. The sleeve length from shoulder to wrist and add 2" (for bending your arm, reaching up etc) If you are making a drop sleeve (if the top of sleeve sits lower than the top of the shoulder, which is typical for most patterns, you must subtract that amount)
I usually do make the back of the sweater longer than the front by 1". This 1" of length is put into the top of the back where the sleeve attaches. It gives more room for movement, even in the big boxy sweaters.
Keep experimenting and trying different things. Write down what works and what doesn't work.
This will help.
If there is a nice knit shop near you, you may ask there too for help. If you buy some yarn there, they will get very helpful. LOL |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 10, 2008
12:05 AM Post #5080847
| uh, no not me, I would never do a sideways garter knit to give the illusion that I actually know how to do a mini cable - nope, never ;)
ok, I will stop doing that...
Yes, I think they've all been drop sleeves. I usually just do some version of a rectangle for the back and front - minus a scoop out on the front- attach sleeves and then make 2 side panels so it sits better on the chubbier ones- the bottom of the cuffs, hips and neck I do a normal stitch which rolls on its own. I like garter stitch more than normal stitch, and the one time I did a double seed stitch. It came out pretty, just was so sick of thinking while knitting and only did it for the front and back and did the arms in a normal stitch.
bottom ribbing? I like tunic sweaters, should there be ribbing on those- is that what's throwing them off?!
Thank you for your help!! :D Had to laugh about the yarn store, oh they're very helpful, but it's the knowing when to stop buying yarn that's the issue for me. It's like an alcoholic going into a bar looking for directions. I'm that way with embroidery kits, too. :) I'm dangerous enough on ebay, think I'd end up divorced if I went into a specialty yarn store. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 10, 2008
07:13 AM Post #5081355
| Lol.
We don't have many yarn stores here anymore and I really limit myself on ebay. (well, I have 3 big boxes of yarn on their way now) hee hee.
Some really good bargains there if you search.
Working on a solid green lacy baby afghan now. It is nearly finished and quite different.
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Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 10, 2008
08:25 AM Post #5081568
| cool, looking forward to seeing a picture!
"and I really limit myself on ebay. (well, I have 3 big boxes of yarn on their way now) " too funny :D oh no, I don't relate to that at all ;)
who do you like ordering from? I used to get some really nice alpaca wool from one guy in Peru, but I wouldn't recommend him anymore. The last batch (ordered well over 2 years ago- they could have changed back to the original mix by now) felt 'crunchy' with the amount of acrylic he added to his '100%' alpaca. I'm not completely naive, and I want the middle man to make money, but he'd cut it too much.
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 10, 2008
06:18 PM Post #5084305
| I mostly by cone yarn. That way I can use it for hand knit, crochet or machine knitting.
I buy lots of several cones and get a pretty good deal. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 14, 2008
07:38 PM Post #5104802
| Got the green one done this morning. I like the way it turned out. The couple boxes of yarn came yesterday. Now I think I will make one of this same pattern in a light sherbert color. 
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 14, 2008
07:41 PM Post #5104816
| Close up of stitch pattern. 
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Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
June 14, 2008
11:33 PM Post #5105723
| Beautiful job!! Did you use cone yarn for that one? |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 15, 2008
07:12 AM Post #5106369
| Yes. It was a sport weight yarn and took about half a cone. (got the cone in a lot of 4 for 10 dollars, with 8 shipping) So about 2.50 for the materials for the blanket.
Not all the stuff turns out that reasonable!
The camo set was about 30 dollars in yarn. But as you can see. Buying the cone yarn can fuel a yarn habit, frugally. LOL |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 15, 2008
05:44 PM Post #5108626
| "2.50 for the materials for the blanket. " Wow, that is good!! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 16, 2008
07:16 AM Post #5110622
| Shouldn't tell my secrets. Now I will have competition for the yarn and won't be able to get it so cheep! LOL
This is a good time of year to buy yarn on ebay. In the fall and winter the prices are much higher. So if you can think ahead of what you might want to make this winter, now is the time to buy. |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 16, 2008
09:54 PM Post #5114633
| This is only a part of my stash, so no more yarn for me until I either get unlimited funds or time. I think I'd prefer the time. :)
that doesn't mean I don't want more though...I'm all kinds of greedy
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 17, 2008
06:45 AM Post #5115773
| I like the way you have the stuff organized. Looks good. I have my stuff crammed in my den with the knitting machine, sewing machine and computer. I don't know if I can take a picture. I will try later when it gets a little lighter out. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 20, 2008
06:49 PM Post #5134862
| Here is a picture of my messy area, knitting machine and the stash of yarn below. (and yes, there is more stashed in a cupboard and closet)
I keep a tablecloth over my machine to keep dust off and it also covers all the yarn.
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Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 21, 2008
03:20 PM Post #5138509
| Nice setup!!
I have a machine and have never had the patience to figure it out. Any tips to make it easier? like a good video or book or website |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 21, 2008
06:47 PM Post #5139396
| My only tip is to have someone that knows how to use one be right there helping you. That is the best way. They can be very, very frustrating.
I was lucky to learn from a lady who was really, really good. (and some of what I learned stuck) |
Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
June 21, 2008
11:21 PM Post #5140559
| ;) ugh, I was afraid you'd say that.
Oh well- eventually, someday... :D That and the loom I will learn. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
June 22, 2008
06:28 AM Post #5141243
| Good luck. Once you learn, it is really fun. |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 21, 2008
04:20 PM Post #5581335
| cpartschick - just now found this thread. I've been absent from this forum for the summer. You had good success with the pink camouflage. My 6 yr-old grandson is into camouflage and I tried a brown, white and very dark brown camouflage yarn for a sweater, but the variegation in the yarn was giving me a white stripe right up the middle of the back; so it got used for charity mittens instead.
Ann |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
September 21, 2008
05:36 PM Post #5581653
| Oh, that is too bad. Yes, the varigated can do bad things sometimes. It looks good spotted, but not too good striped, or with blotches that are too big.
I once made a camo sweater for my son, but used solid color yarns (green, brown and black) I just kept changing colors across as I would knit, making irregular spots. It looked pretty good. (of course back then that is what the camo looked like, not the cool, real tree stuff they have out now.
(my new checks are pink camo) |
jasmerr
Merrimac, WI
(Zone 4b)
September 22, 2008
07:57 AM Post #5583945
| When I have that problem with variegated yarn I occasionally break the yarn and retie it to keep the colors from blocking. |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2008
01:15 PM Post #5585239
| Probably should have done that. Instead, I opted for a solid colour. Often the variegation works out well, but it DOES occasionally have surprises. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2008
05:21 PM Post #5586140
| That is for sure.
I was very happy with this one and the colors are so pretty, with a silvergreen gray and pinks. So much prettier and softer in person. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 29, 2008
11:12 AM Post #5613087
| I just love the blaze orange, what a great splash you will be. I made the same one in the pinks for Aby. 
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
September 29, 2008
06:25 PM Post #5614580
| Yeah, I remember, it was that picture that got me started in the baby afghans. Now I am hooked.
I still think that pink one is one of the prettiest ever. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 29, 2008
07:09 PM Post #5614730
| Oh, I like the orange, now I am thinkin of making a camo one for the cabin, thanks for the idea. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 29, 2008
11:50 PM Post #5615936
| haighr...what a lovely baby afghan. Please tell me where can I find the pattern. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 30, 2008
07:21 AM Post #5616357
| Sally, it is the pattern that is referenced in the book above or you can find it in this thread
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/675187/
I think it is available on Amazon. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
October 01, 2008
01:03 AM Post #5620331
| Thank you haighr...I just ordered it. |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 01, 2008
07:49 AM Post #5620690
| Happy crocheting, there are a number of wonderful patterns. I am currently working on the heirloom one which has beautiful trim, but I got over anxious when I started and wanted it done in beige and after a few skeins of using the "off white" realized it actually has a pale yellow hue so not exactly what I wanted, but kept going and now it is almost finished, perhaps I'll give it as a gift. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
October 02, 2008
02:24 AM Post #5624049
| LOL Sometimes I donate the ones that don't come out quite right. I'm working a Christmas Afghan from Herschner's (I know it's not spelled right) right now. It was on sale a while back and couldn't resist. |
