Wednesday, August 3, 2011

An earthquake?

No, that rumbling the in the northeast was not an earthquake.  It was just my husband and me jumping up and down for joy!  We found out that we're going to be grandparents again!  You might remember that my daughter-in-law was diagnosed with cancer last year.  What you don't know is that it was discovered after she lost a baby.  I'm happy to report that she is now cancer free and the doctors gave her the go ahead to try again.  So far, everything seems to be going along well and I couldn't be happier.  Of course, I have to confess that I am keeping my fingers crossed.  That makes it a little difficult to knit, but I did manage to uncross them long enough to knit some adorable little booties.
This is a free pattern that's been around for awhile.  The booties are called "Christine's Baby Booties" and you can find the pdf file here.  The pattern leaves a little to be desired in terms of detailed instructions, but it is easy to knit.  I used Knit Picks Felici in the Rainbow colorway and size 2.5mm needles.















I thought about making them match, but then again, we're not big on coordinating clothing in this family among the younger set.   It's not unusual for my grandsons to turn up with each of them wearing a different colored Croc on each of their feet.  This baby might as well get used to that right from the start.

I did modify the pattern a little since my grandbabies are notorious for having big feet.  I cast on 12 stitches. and knit 20 ridges, then I just did extra decreases until I got back down to the original 40 stitches called for in the pattern.  Since this little one is due to make an appearance in late January, I knit extra rounds at the top so they could be pulled up to the knees in the cold weather.  The ties are I-cords that I knit with 4 stitches. and are about 20 inches long.














In other news, Sarah Franklin  asked to interview me for her blog.  I think she's going to post it today or tomorrow.  If you're interested you can check it out.  Also, I'm currently sponsoring another KAL for the Monthly Dishcloth Group on Yahoo, so I'll have a brand new pattern to post when that ends on Sunday.  Hmmm, I wonder if this baby will wear a bib?  Is so, I have enough for a lifetime!

15 comments:

  1. Congratulations to all! What great booties. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Congratulations!! We're going to be grandparents again in February! Time to get busy knitting some more of your gorgeous bibs!!

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  3. Congratulations! My fingers are crossed also. What happy news.

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  4. I am having problems following the Toe shaping directions. Have ripped
    it out several times. Could you ex-
    plain it a little more in detail.
    Thanks, Toni

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  5. Sure wish that this link to the free pattern wasn't broken. Can it be fixed? They look really cute and I would love to make them also.

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  6. Sure wish that this link to the free pattern wasn't broken. Can it be fixed? They look really cute and I would love to make them also.

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  7. Hi, Same, Link to pdf doesn't work :(

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  8. Mary Ann said.....

    link to pdf does not work. surely would love this pattern






    March 21, 2017 at 10:05 PM

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  9. Could you please fix link to this pattern. Anxious to get started on it!! Thank you :-)

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  10. Link still not fixed!!! Very frustrating!!!

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  11. The link should be fixed. If you're having a problem with a pattern in the future, please email me. Thanks.

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    1. Hi. Not having any luck getting the link for the pattern can you help me please. Thankyou

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  12. Lovely thank you Elaine. Cant wait to get started on them 😊

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