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A six month sabbatical wasn't planned, but it happened. Sometimes you just need a break, and once the break starts it dawns on you that it needs to be a long one. Anyway, here is the first blog post for a while, and it's about knitting. I have a stash of wool that needs to be used up, and have found the solution for what to make with small amounts left over from old projects - baby boots!
These boots, the prototype pair, are now being put through their paces by their new little owner. I tried out a pattern from a book, and found that they were far too tight around the leg, so I split the fold-over at the top and added an ankle strap.
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The casting on ends up as a seam down the middle of the sole. I love the oval shape of the feet.
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To give an idea of the dinkiness of the boots, the buttons were from an old shirt of my husband's. I'm slightly miffed that I got the writing upside down, but at least it's the right way up for the baby to read, just in case he's a genius.
I have got a quilting project in the offing, but in the meantime be prepared for more boots - they are addictive! A great little technical challenge that can be completed in a couple of evenings is my ideal project for the moment.
A cute and useful way to use up bits of yarn. I’m sure the baby will appreciate the orientation of the words. I think it will get reading going early.
ReplyDeleteQuite right. It's never too early to learn to read the small print.
DeleteCute booties. Glad you are back. I haven't been blogging much the last year or so (or getting time to read many blogs, either). We all need a break now and then.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl! It turned into a longer break than I anticipated, and slowly but surely I'm getting back to making things. Now I've even done a bit of quilting! Ihope you are well,
DeleteLove, Muv
Hi Muv, so happy to have you back. Hope you're well rested. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrée - yes, I'm slowly creeping back, and have even got some quilting to show for it now!
DeleteLove, Muv
Oh they are lovely! I particularly like the strap and button. I should attempt some booties as I too have lots of bits of wool to use up. It seems like a lot of people have been taking a break from blogging when I look at the list in my side bar, and that includes me, although funnily enough I too have just published a post - after a gap of 17 months. I look forward to seeing more of your baby things.
ReplyDeleteHello Lizzie, Interesting that quite a few people have taken a long break...
DeleteThe little boots have turned into quite a project. Perhaps I should write the pattern down and share it. I started out using a pattern and then made a few changes. Would you be interested?