MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, October 28, 2019

And....another little project for baby


These will co-ordinate with the sweaters I've already
made.  The hat is 'Golden Pear' from Viridian Hue and
can be found HERE.  
The mitts are just generic using the same
stitch pattern/colourway as the hat.
Yarn is Cascade 220.

Extreme boredom set in over the weekend so I spent considerable time surfing the internet and pairing up possible patterns to use up stash yarn.  I found a couple that will, I think, be created and added to the Christmas gift box.  Stay tuned for further developments!

- I thought THIS was rather intriguing so I'm sharing in case you do too!

- THIS is one of those projects that fill so many niches - they would make a great gift AND they stash bust quite handily too.  Especially fun if you stuff them with something special!  And maybe, out of the scraps, you could create THESE to go along.

- THIS link takes you to a PDF file to create a roll up makeup carrier - which, in IMHO, would be even better for sewing supplies!  Perhaps it could go along with the bags in the links above?

- Although THIS is a paid pattern I think it's a wonderful idea.  SO much better than the type of advent calendars that require candies or small toys which kids probably really don't need.

Today's quote.."The main function of the little toe on your foot is to make sure that all the furniture in the house is in place"


24 comments:

  1. Too TOE True! Love the knitted hat and mittens for Grands you have created. Your Christmas gift box must be overflowing dear. Lovely week to you and Resident Chef...xo

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    1. I love that little hat too - would like to try the same pattern in adult size sometime.

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  2. Just love that set you knitted --that viridian is gorgeous with the gray and white...(Oooh I wish I could still knit--I was pyanorose on ravelry before my hands gave out!! I loved making socks and mittens especially and afghans, too --oh well, everything changes huh?))
    Cute Advent calendar there...great idea...thanks for the links neat stuff hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thank you! Actually the set isn't gray (altho I agree it does look like it in the photo)...it's purple. I don't knit afghans - those I prefer to crochet because it goes faster.

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  3. I can definitely see a future for that twine idea around here, along with my knitted dishcloths. I don't like sponges, but I can stuff it with a hand-knit dishcloth. I have a huge twine supply, for the garden (neighbors use it, too), so we can do this. Nice for my cast iron pans. Thanks.

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    1. I like the idea of those twine scrubbies too - and I suppose they could be stuffed with anything you have available. I think I'd be tempted to leave one of the short ends open so the 'innards' could be replaced as needed. Wish we could use cast iron pans but with a glass top stove it's not exactly safe - particularly when my hands tend to let go of things at unexpected times.

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    2. Cast iron is lovely for baking.

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    3. I'd love to try it but I know Resident Chef wouldn't be able to resist the lure of using it on the cooktop and that's just a disaster in the making.

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  4. Oh, I think I need to try this little hat. I can surely manage the color changes by now! Your little hat and mittens are lovely, Mary Anne.

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    1. I normally try to stay away from color work but this wasn't too bad. I just held the hat up in the air every few minutes and let it spin to untangle.

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    1. Thank you! I think they're rather cute too.

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  6. The little mittens and hat are adorable! Such a sweet pattern and the colours of the wool....just perfect!

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    1. The hat & mittens will co-ordinate with the sweaters I've made - all matchy-poo and everything!!

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  7. Another beautiful make Mary Anne. Your grandchildren are very well looked after!! Christine xx

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    1. Have to indulge them now because one day they won't appreciate what Grandma makes.

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  8. They are perfect. As you say matchy-poo!

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    1. Well, either matchy-poo OR a simple desire to use up the yarn!

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  9. So adorable and perfect for cool weather. Nice work, Mary Ann.
    Isn't that quote true! Funny and painful at the same time.

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    1. I don't normally like knitting with more than one colour at a time but these worked out okay. And yes, too often we manage to prove that quote as true!!

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  10. Sweet cap and mittens for a tiny one! Love the yarn.

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    1. Hopefully they'll share a picture when it gets worn!

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  11. Hi Maryanne wow what a beautiful knitted set,the colours are perfect,well done my friend xx

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    1. Thank you Sheryl! These two came about simply because I had leftover yarn.

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