Instructables: exploring - living - yarn - baby http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 22:33:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 Baby Owl Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Owl-Hat/
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:11:49 PDT
Circular Blanket knitted in the round http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Blanket-knitted-in-the-round/
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:28:12 PST
Easy Crocheted Miniature Granny Square Baby Blanket http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Crocheted-Miniature-Granny-Square-Baby-Blanke/
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:28:18 PDT
Baby Booties- quick and easy! http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Booties-quick-and-easy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/ME48/GRFNDEWS/FNSME48GRFNDEWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/ME48/GRFNDEWS/FNSME48GRFNDEWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/ME48/GRFNDEWS/FNSME48GRFNDEWS.SMALL.jpg kazpaz US 8 - 5.0 mm Yarn Aran/ Aran Tweed Weight Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) Colorway Cream with grey trim Notes These are small so may fit 0-3mnths CO - 32 st in grey wool (with mine that measured 7 inches) K3 rows Change to cream wool Knit 7 more rows Cast off 12 stchs - knit to the end Cast off 12 stchs - k...
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Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:28:44 PDT
Knitted hats http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-hats/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/G9IL/GMIGG2SJ/FRSG9ILGMIGG2SJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/G9IL/GMIGG2SJ/FRSG9ILGMIGG2SJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/G9IL/GMIGG2SJ/FRSG9ILGMIGG2SJ.SMALL.jpg JosiePosie76 I call them Candy Hat Creations.  My favorites have already been sold...  These are what I ahve left of 300 hats...lol
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Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:45:55 PDT
Crocheting Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheting-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/1RZ3/GJQE98Q9/FDN1RZ3GJQE98Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/1RZ3/GJQE98Q9/FDN1RZ3GJQE98Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/1RZ3/GJQE98Q9/FDN1RZ3GJQE98Q9.SMALL.jpg Aznemily These are not all of the crocheting projects I have done but it is the majority of them. I only left out a few that I really didn't like the end results of or pictures of patterns that I had made multiple times. I will be updating with new pictures each time I make something new. Almost all of thes...
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Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:20:35 PST
A flowered baby blanket. http://www.instructables.com/id/A-flowered-baby-blanket./
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Sat, 10 May 2008 09:56:34 PDT
Baby Cardigan http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Cardigan-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PDOC/FCEILLG7/FW2PDOCFCEILLG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PDOC/FCEILLG7/FW2PDOCFCEILLG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PDOC/FCEILLG7/FW2PDOCFCEILLG7.SMALL.jpg trweirich The baby sweater was knitted using Lion Brand Wool Ease, color blue heather on number 5 needles. The pattern comes from Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitters almanac. I didn’t think you could do this sweater, sleeves and all on two straight needles – but it worked!
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Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:45:34 PST
baby cardigan http://www.instructables.com/id/baby-cardigan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/85H4/FCEIOHAY/FKX85H4FCEIOHAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/85H4/FCEIOHAY/FKX85H4FCEIOHAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/85H4/FCEIOHAY/FKX85H4FCEIOHAY.SMALL.jpg DrJPollard I found this pattern in the excellent book "One Skein Wonders" and made it out of Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky so it would be washable (to be kind to my friend, the mom of the baby this was made for). This pattern is quick and doesn't require button holes, the stitches are big enough to fit small bu...
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Sat, 9 Feb 2008 06:40:19 PST
Worlds Longest Baby Blankie EVER?! http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-Longest-Baby-Blankie-EVER/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/J34W/FCAENITX/FFNJ34WFCAENITX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/J34W/FCAENITX/FFNJ34WFCAENITX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/J34W/FCAENITX/FFNJ34WFCAENITX.SMALL.jpg knitterchic I started this blanket when my 16 year son was in 2nd grade. He's in 11th now. I was taught he technique from his teacher . It's a modified Tunisian Crochet , using a regular hook and one color at a time. The time wa sright to finish , since friend's of ours are expecting a baby boy shortly. Mrs. G...
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Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:23:17 PST
Cotton Baby Bunting http://www.instructables.com/id/Cotton-Baby-Bunting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/VL8X/FBVHEPSN/F5EVL8XFBVHEPSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/VL8X/FBVHEPSN/F5EVL8XFBVHEPSN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/VL8X/FBVHEPSN/F5EVL8XFBVHEPSN.SMALL.jpg MotherofMany My mom taught me to knit when I was 6 years old, but I found myself taking up needles again in my forties after discovering what a wonderful pastime it is for me. I wanted to knit for my children and found great satisfaction in creating home made things for them. I absolutely love knitting baby i...
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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:43:14 PST
Knitted Baby Blanket http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-Baby-Blanket/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/046Q/FBPF3MM8/F20046QFBPF3MM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/046Q/FBPF3MM8/F20046QFBPF3MM8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/046Q/FBPF3MM8/F20046QFBPF3MM8.SMALL.jpg Sundaisy920 I knitted this blanket for my cousin's new baby boy. I used a pattern I found on Lionsbrand website. The pattern is called Blue Lagoon Blanket, you can find the pattern here: blanketI used Lionsbrand's yarn Babysoft and Microspun and a size 10 knitting needle. It's a lovely pattern and so simple ...
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:15:36 PST
Baby Converse Booties http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Converse-Booties-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/1VP5/FBPF3MJ3/FT21VP5FBPF3MJ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/1VP5/FBPF3MJ3/FT21VP5FBPF3MJ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/1VP5/FBPF3MJ3/FT21VP5FBPF3MJ3.SMALL.jpg heajames Having received multiple requests on how I made these Chuck T's, I had to fess up that they weren't my idea. I found the cutest pattern http://xalleykatx.livejournal.com/50196.html?mode=replyUnfortunately, not realizing that they would be so popular, I didn't take "in progress" pix but I can tell yo...
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:16:37 PST
Knitted baby things http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-baby-things/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/X2NQ/FBJIMUZ2/F6HX2NQFBJIMUZ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/X2NQ/FBJIMUZ2/F6HX2NQFBJIMUZ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/X2NQ/FBJIMUZ2/F6HX2NQFBJIMUZ2.SMALL.jpg sewcrafty The yellow sweater if from Sandnes pattern book. It is called yellow Jacket with fur. I made this for my neice but found out she is having a boy. This sweater is done with a knot stitch, and is made out of cotton yarn and fun fur. The green outfit is my first knitted baby outfit. I used sport weigh...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:42:34 PST
Vintage Baby fashions http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Baby-fashions/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/T36V/FBJIMYC8/FC6T36VFBJIMYC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/T36V/FBJIMYC8/FC6T36VFBJIMYC8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/T36V/FBJIMYC8/FC6T36VFBJIMYC8.SMALL.jpg stinkymum When my son was born in 1970 I knitted him several baby jackets. My favourites were taken from a pattern book called Sirdar Baby Sunshine No. 123, which cost me 6 British "old pence". When my son told me that he and his wife were expecting their baby over thirty years later, out came the needles ...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:56:21 PST
charity = usefullness = happiness all round http://www.instructables.com/id/charity--usefullness--happiness-all-round/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/BO5Q/FBJIMUAV/FCCBO5QFBJIMUAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/BO5Q/FBJIMUAV/FCCBO5QFBJIMUAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/BO5Q/FBJIMUAV/FCCBO5QFBJIMUAV.SMALL.jpg sajr Disabled at 46 I felt useless until my needles started to click for a few charities. I love doing baby things often taking patterns from books and web sites and changing them a bit to suit the yarn I have. If they come up a bit larger or smaller in width I just alter the lengths to match. Here are a...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:13:29 PST
Diagonal blankety blankets http://www.instructables.com/id/Diagonal-blankety-blankets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/X3PW/FCZE7QXF/FA1X3PWFCZE7QXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/X3PW/FCZE7QXF/FA1X3PWFCZE7QXF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/X3PW/FCZE7QXF/FA1X3PWFCZE7QXF.SMALL.jpg stinkymum I love the Lion Brand pattern for the diagonal baby blankets, http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi?search=Search&searchText=diagonal+blanket&x=3&y=12 They knit up so quickly and are very easy to knit. They look pretty but are very practical too! I used up lots of very fine baby yar...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:17:51 PST
Baby blanket for Polly http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-blanket-for-Polly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/JY6N/FCZERDK6/FCYJY6NFCZERDK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/JY6N/FCZERDK6/FCYJY6NFCZERDK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/JY6N/FCZERDK6/FCYJY6NFCZERDK6.SMALL.jpg stinkymum My friend's daughter in England had a baby girl, and I wanted to knit her a very special blanket. I used Lion Brand's pound of love http://cache.lionbrand.com//yarns/pound.htm in pastel green, for this baby sea shell pattern. I had knitted this pattern previously for my own grandson, so I knew i...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:21:54 PST
A baby blanket for Ian http://www.instructables.com/id/A-baby-blanket-for-Ian/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/5LWR/FB7FC408/F1D5LWRFB7FC408.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/5LWR/FB7FC408/F1D5LWRFB7FC408.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/5LWR/FB7FC408/F1D5LWRFB7FC408.SMALL.jpg stinkymum I was so delighted when my son and his wife were expecting my first grandchild, that I got out my knitting needles and made them this lovely baby blanket with Lion Brand's pound of love. http://cache.lionbrand.com//yarns/pound.htmThe pattern came from a booklet called "Knit One for Baby", http://w...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:37:25 PST
Newborn Multicolored http://www.instructables.com/id/Newborn-Multicolored/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/2MRE/FB7FPQ4Z/FLR2MREFB7FPQ4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/2MRE/FB7FPQ4Z/FLR2MREFB7FPQ4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/2MRE/FB7FPQ4Z/FLR2MREFB7FPQ4Z.SMALL.jpg corvettepat Newborn multicolored bunting with booties and afghan to match. Made with any lightweight baby soft yarn and the pattern "Baby Albert" found in the "Book 1: The Knit Stitch" book by Sally Melville. I found it quite easy and fun to do.
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Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:32:44 PST
Baby Blue Cloud Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Blue-Cloud-Hat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/M9A6/FB11UA51/FOIM9A6FB11UA51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/M9A6/FB11UA51/FOIM9A6FB11UA51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/M9A6/FB11UA51/FOIM9A6FB11UA51.SMALL.jpg dbkn This soft-as-a-cloud baby hat was originally designed after I had experienced a beautiful day of blue sky filled with white puffy clouds. Lion Brand Homespun was the perfect choice to represent the clouds, combined with a soft cotton baby yarn in blue. Worked in the round from K2 P2 rib to top on a ...
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Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:26:46 PST
Knitting baby blankets http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitting-baby-blankets-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/FHJN/FB11KZAM/FSWFHJNFB11KZAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/FHJN/FB11KZAM/FSWFHJNFB11KZAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/FHJN/FB11KZAM/FSWFHJNFB11KZAM.SMALL.jpg kroper Diagonal Pattern Baby BlanketI knit baby blankets for nieces, nephews, and friends when they have new babies. My favorite pattern is an easy garter stitch on the diagonal called appropriately "Diagonal Pattern Baby Blanket" from Lion Brand Yarn. The two yarns that I like to use are Lion Brand Home...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:23:44 PST
Baby Space Invader Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Space-Invader-Hat/
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