This was quite a departure from toques and gauntlets for me and I even learned a few new knitting techniques (which, I admit, kinda blew my mind). I used the magic cast-on (see youtube video link at end) using 2 sets of circular needles and the half brioche stitch for the ribbing-like part, which I like better than a regular rib - it is nice and chunky!
The booties are for Joe's nephew who is only 8 months old, so he may need to grow into them - but hopefully they will fit for fall. I still need to make the other bootie but I think it should go pretty fast - baby items are so satisfying because they don't take forever!
So maybe I got a little carried away taking pictures (incorporating several different photo-shoot locations):
Now just imagine how cute the pair will look! I may need to write a followup post when I'm done with the second one :)
If I were to do it again, I would have made the instep charcoal to match the cuff!
AND....in case you want to learn the magic cast-on from a crazy lady:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhBIS0AhhQY
(beware: it is 10 minutes long and i don't think the woman is "all there" per se)
I thought I left a comment last night, but I guess not! Soooo, I LOVE the booties. As a mom I can tell you that booties are an absolute wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really sweet pattern Lani - You did an amazing job....
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the multiple photo shoots...good to know how the booties will look in the outside light, inside light, and of course, on a table:)
Good work my friend...you're totally inspiring me to finish a baby sweater sap...my sister-in-law is going to pop in a month, and i'm nowhere near done the pile of crafts I had in mind!!!!!
Lani! You are amazing. These are amazing. To the extreme.
ReplyDeleteI haven't touched my knitting stuff all year...and apparently it's spring now...IS it spring now?
Happy belated Pi day, ladies :) I made a pie. It's really ugly.
Oh Kim. I'm sure the pi(e) was beautiful. I made a quiche the day before pi day, so I'm pretending that it counts as a celebratory gesture.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing Lani! Love em!! I'm dreaming of them in my size with a nice patch of deer leather on the bottom to keep them from wearing out. My birthday is in January :)
ReplyDeleteLinnea, That's an AWESOME idea!!!! Maybe we should have a knit along?!
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