Wool Diaper Covers

We've finally made the switch to cloth diapers. It's a different experience than disposable. I think I'm going to love it though! I didn't realize how little attention I payed to when she went potty! I would pretty much just change her at each feeding since with disposables she never fussed no matter how full her diaper was. But now she's started fussing when she's wet which is really helping since she's a heavy wetter. I just feel so much more in tune to her body. Hopefully dad warms up to this soon, he's not liking how quickly her diaper will soak through.

I've gotten 2 wool covers that fit done. Still have a couple more in her current size I want to do and then some more in bigger sizes. 

Pattern: Fancy Pants. Click here for the website. And here for it's Ravelry page.

Yarn: Sensation Kashmira. I still have plenty for another cover. 

Because this pattern was meant to be a larger size I used a thinner yarn, smaller needles and made it a bit shorter than what the pattern calls for. This fits a bit high in the front but it's nice and trim and is just right around her legs. So far I really like this one. 

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Pattern: WHW Plain Wrap. You can find it here on Ravelry where you can download the pattern for free.

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool. 1 ball make both that you see here.

This is the newborn and the small sizes. Idk if my gauge was off or my little girl is just that much of a skinny mini. But the newborn is more like a small and the small is more like a medium on my little girl. The pattern calls for velcro but I've been using pins and it works just fine. But I don't think I'm going to make any more of these. They are to loose around the legs and doesn't cover her diapers all the way and I've already had several items get wet because she soaked her diaper and the exposed fabric got other things wet. 

Here are the other 2 balls I have for the other covers I intend on making. I've got a couple more patterns I want to try out. And the favorites will be the ones I make bigger sizes with. 

Maternity Renaissance Dress

This dress is coming along so nicely, but I've got so much I need to do still! The chemise, detachable sleeves and all the trims and adornments that will really make this dress amazing! I was planning on having it wearable come next weekend for a renaissance faire but there was major communication breakdown between the former entertainment directer and the brand new one and the royalty group I travel with got the raw end of the deal and aren't playing the royalty! So this dress is getting put on the back burners for a second time! *sad face* But not all hope is lost for this dress. I for sure get to wear it the end of October! But now I'm going to be at a different faire selling CD's for my awesomely talented husband and the Scoundrels he sings with (I guess they are pretty good to... ok they're awesomely talented to!). So I have to get to work on the maternity stuff for that.

Here's a close up of those pleats. A lot of work, but they look amazing! And don't you love the pink on pink? I just love it! And I'm nearly positive it's 100% cotton fabric and I got for only $2 a yard! You can't get much better than that!

And the trim! Leftovers from another dress I made! Just the perfect amount to, I only have 2" left

And the beefy hook and eyes for front closer. I'm going to put a frog on as well but I know I'm going to need more than one poor little frog trying to keep all that dress together in the front. Just hope these do the trick!

Note to self: Time to repaint fingernails!

And what else have I been working on? Christmas gift making! What am I working on now? One of the only things you can make fuddy duddy penny pinching dutch grandparents that only like useful things and don't need anything for around the house since they keep everything until it falls apart. (I say that will all the love in my heart! It's just who they are. I wouldn't change them for the world!) Socks!

As you can see I've just gotten started on Grandpa's. But don't you love the colors! I have a feeling I'm going to have troubles letting go of the pair for grandma! Such pretty colors! And grandma and grandpa would be so proud, I got the yarn on clearance! 

Easy Triangle Shawl

I got this beautiful  purple colored Lion Brand Homespun yarn for Christmas and I knew I wanted to make a shawl with it. I happened to have gray that had been sitting in my stash mocking me for some time now, and the colors work beautifully together. It was a simple pattern, I started it Tuesday afternoon and finished it last night.

It is amazingly warm and cozy. And since I've been battling a nasty cold this week and have spent much time in bed or lounged on the couch it's been great welcome today to have something to keep me nice and toasty when I'm up and about and not cuddled under my fluffy blankets.

I made 2 little changes to the pattern beyond the stripes. Firstly, instead of using size 13 needles I used 9 to get a denser knit and a smaller shawl. Secondly, instead of the crocheted edge, after the last pattern repeat (ending with the knit row on the WS/ row 12) I knit 2 more rows (garter stitch) and bound off.

Pattern: Lion Brand Easy Triangle Shawl 60301

12 Things That Don't Need Sweaters.

I want to meet the people who did some of these! I'm having troubles believing that the car is real and not photoshopped, it almost looks to perfect.

I just can't imagine the thought process or the boredom that would lead someone to knit a bike cover or a tree!

But I really want to make a few of these things now! Especially the beer cozy!

12 Things That Don't Need Sweaters