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Tuppence
Chatty Knitter
USA
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 Posted - 12/02/2004 : 07:48:46 AM
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Some friends of mine are in the process of adopting a baby from China. They will probably be traveling there about 2-3 months from now.
I'd like to knit something for the baby, but they don't know how old the baby will be when they get her (it's most likely to be a girl). She could be as much as a year old, but of course they are hoping for a younger baby.
I guess I could make a sweater that's sized for a 1-year-old, figuring that she'll grow into it if it's too big. Or would a blanket be a better idea? Since I don't have kids, I don't know if a blanket would be as useful for an older baby.
Or is there something else that would be more appropriate? I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice.
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Knit kitty
Permanent Resident
USA
1383 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 09:00:33 AM
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A blanket would be a great idea. My DS dragged his around well past his first birthday. Don't all young children love snugglies? 
~Rebecca
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RoseByAny
Permanent Resident
USA
12598 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 09:07:30 AM
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Or a small knitted animal!
"Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable."
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knit_chick
Permanent Resident
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franna724
Seriously Hooked
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 10:43:03 AM
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For my next baby, I'm going to knit some plain washcloths. That would come in so handy, since, let's face it, kids are messy LOL
The little store bought ones just don't hold up well through numerous washings. Maybe this is a good idea? |
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triciarn
Warming Up
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 5:02:33 PM
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http://www.littleturtleknits.com/patterns.htm Scroll down to the braided hat pattern. The smallest size fits up to 18 months and SUPER easy to do even if you do not know how to cable. I am working on my 3rd hat. Her pattern comes in a pdf.
Congratulations!!
Tricia |
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SR5Rfan
Permanent Resident
USA
1232 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 5:10:49 PM
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I like the blanket idea, too. For some reason, I'm picturing something in purple.... Every child could use a cuddly security blanket! Especially one knit with love.
Beth
"I never met a piece of chocolate I didn't like." |
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Elizabeth
Permanent Resident
USA
1557 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2004 : 8:05:51 PM
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Having knit swaters, booties, onesies, socks and hats for my baby nephews, the blanket was the biggest hit with the mom. I made it out of washable cotton, and that blanket goes everywhere the baby goes.
"If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of the potential, for the eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible." --Soren Kierkegaard |
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Wen
Permanent Resident
Australia
3242 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2004 : 6:50:35 PM
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The knitted items I got the best use of for my kids were the hats, one that was knitted for a one year old was still in use when they turned 4! Now with the younger one turning 3 (he has a bigger head) I am returning it to Tam (who made it) for her next one.
Wen
2004 stats: 22 FO, 8 WIP, 5 frogpond.
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VioletB
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2004 : 10:42:48 AM
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I would have to agree with the blanket and/or the washclothes. Both are very useful and will always come in handy. Once they arrive with their new addition, then a sweater or a hat would be a very good idea.
Violet
I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at
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Yussie
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/06/2004 : 4:07:53 PM
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I made the most adorable baby booties from a pattern on the DIYNetwork.com site. They are called Ugg Booties and the pattern was created by Candi Jensen.
Made from the Berroco Suede and Sirdar Snowflake for the fuzzy trim made them look EXACTLY like an Ugg Boot.
Super easy pattern and done on straight needles. The booties can be knitted in one evening.
Okay...how is THIS for a FIRST POST??  I'm so excited to have found this site!! |
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