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1/7/08 23:14
1/7/08 16:54
Yeah, that is the downside. I meant to pop into the one near where I work today and totally forgot. Must try and remember to do it soon. I'll let you know whether I do eventually have a go at making my own or not........
1/7/08 09:14
hi katherine there is a wool shop near me so i might pop in and ask as the only other option is there is a shop in town that sells baby clothes, christening gowns etc but they charge about £6 upwards for a home made cardigan as they have people knitting for them but to be honest if i knew someone who knit the same cardigan would probably cost less than £2, i do buy the crotchet cardigans and hats from there as they are really nice..
amanda 15+6weeks bump #9 xxx
1/7/08 08:26
See I did knit but when I looked at the patterns online that someone posted the link to, I suddenly found that I'd forgotten so much and my mum's not here to ask this time round.
I've asked my sister to have a look to see whether she still has all of mum's old knitting needles and patterns. I'd had them myself for years but gave them to my sister as she was going to give them to someone she knows that knits. I might have a go myself but she's also going to ask her partners mum whether she'd be able to do some for me. I agree that a baby in a white babygro and a cardigan is just sooo cute. The ones you buy just aren't the same. Actually, I wonder whether there's a wool shop near to you because I'm sure sometimes the ladies that work in there knit, and so do some of their customers, and sell their work on - maybe that's an option?30/6/08 22:44
i love new babies in knitted cardigans and my mam used to knit for me but with my last couple of babies she hasnt been able to knit because of her hands, i wish i could knit then i would make some cardigans for this baby, i dont even know anyone who does knit so i am gutted as there is nothing nicer than a december baby in a white babygro and home knit cardigan ahhh...
amanda 15+5weeks bump #9 xxx
30/6/08 18:29
I love the knitted stuff too. My MIL made a few little cardis, a large shawl and a pram blanket. They are all quite old fashioned but are lovely. She also made some for my friends baby as her mum doesn't knit. I just hope I can find them all for this lo as I daren't tell her if I've lost them!
28/6/08 19:40
I'm really hoping that I can find the two cardigans that I thought I'd kept for all of these years. I haven't found them yet and I'm really worried that I got rid of them when we moved last year but I hope not. One was a little dolman sleeved cardigan that I made myself that's great for newborns and the other was a little aran style cardigan that my mum made so it's very special to me. I soooo hope I can find them!
Have also asked my sister today to ask the person she knows whether she'd mind making me some too as I agree, a babygro and a cardigan is the best outfit for little babies, especially in the winter. 
28/6/08 16:34
i think there is nothing better than a baby in babygrow and cardie especially seeing as it will be dec and really cold. I have put in an order for cardies with my friends
28/6/08 11:49
Hi yes all for knitting and you can get some really nice and more modern patterns now, made my DS a lovely hooded cardy in snow flake with contrasting rib - it was so soft and kept him lovely and warm. Waiting to see what this one is before I start knitting this time as we have so much neutral stuff would like to have some coloured knit ware.
My mum made me a gorgeous shawl which I used lots for my DS too it was lovely and soft and warm and will use it again for this one. Happy knitting.
PS. there are some good places online to check out knitting patterns www.knittingpatterncentral.com is a good one lots of free patterns to view and print on line.
27/6/08 23:39
For my ds my mum knitted 2 cardies and my mil knitted a blanket and 2 cardies. I love them - they probably one on theire own cos they were from original 1960/1970s patterns! This time my mum is doing a blanket and then crocheting a couple of dresses (again 1970s patterns) they are so sweet. You just don't get anything like it now or have to pay a lot of money. I'm all for knitting!
27/6/08 21:05
Personally, I think that it is a lovely idea. My ex mother in law is going to knit lil one a few things and I am really looking forward to it. She offered to knit some things for my stuck up ex SIL's baby (was MIL's first (and only) grandchild) and she just turned her nose up at it - no thought for MIL's feelings. Not that this would be the case for the person offering to knot for you btw
. I'd just do what suits you though and maybe we should start a "bring back the cardie" campaign. tee hee.27/6/08 18:23
I knitted something for my last two and am toying with the idea of starting knitting again just to do one or two cardigans for this one. This is where I miss my mum cos she used to do loads of knitting and was really good at it.
One person I know has said she'll knit me some stuff but I'm not sure whether she really will as she lives in Wales and we're in the Midlands and I haven't seen her for nearly two years! I used to knit loads in my 20's as it became quite fashionable again and I believe it's beginning to get fashionable again now! 27/6/08 15:51
Thanks for your views. Glad you said its ok to knit as I am 2/3rds of the way making my first cardy, and I am really enjoying making something ready for the big day!
27/6/08 13:52
I think the main reason people don't use knitted stuff so much now is because clothes generally are so cheap and often it costs more for the wool - not to mention the time involved, etc. I have been knitted two lovely cardigans from my mum for bubs to wear over sleepsuits and I personally like to see hand knitted stuff on babies / kids.
I have few older relatives that love to knit and would get real pleasure out of knitting my baby stuff so I say fine - even if I'm not keen on the end product it never goes unthanked and unused by someone!! My lo is due in October and living here in Aberdeenshire a good few woolies come in handy!
Hope you get some nice gear sent your way! Joanne, (26+2) x
27/6/08 12:58
I love knitting. Have done for years. Not that good at it but I have about a dozen little cardies ready for when the big day comes.
I do get the mick taken out of me at work if I get a bit of sowing up out at lunch time.
Good luck & happy knitting.
Sage68 24 weeks
27/6/08 12:51
Wanted some views on knitting cardy's. Does any one ,these day make items for their baby or do you think its old fashioned to place a baby in woolie items... ? Had a few people say they would like to knit gifts for me later on, as the baby is due in the Colder months of Mid November? Or would baby grows be enough to keep them warm, as you dont seem to find woolie cardy's in the shop's?
I would love loads of hand knitted stuff for my new lo (any offers lol!). I'm hopeless at knitting, I get too easily distracted & end up dropping stitches all over the place or forget where I am, alternatively I knit too tight or too loose. I drive my mom mad if I try knitting in front of her because I can't even tell whereabouts I am in the pattern or pick the knitting up the wrong way round half way through a row lol! As my baby is due in Dec I plan on keeping him/her in sleepsuits with cardigans for extra warmth. This is my 4th & I have learnt from experience cutesy little baby clothes look lovely but sleepsuits are much more practical, easier for washing and ironing, you don't need hundreds of pairs of cute tiny baby socks that seem to go missing everywhere, the easy to put on instead of fiddling with baby jeans or skirts & little tops. Also they fit better, the amount of times I've baby clothes that are either gaping at the waist or neck or difficult to get over a real nappy, no a prob with sleepsuits. Also it seasy to carry a few sleepsuits around with you so if there is a sick/poo acident there is no prob with changing tops & bottoms, whip out to spare sleepsuit lol! I probably sound really mean spirited but with 4 kids its definitely going to be practicality over style so it will be babygros & cardis for me. Other people can buy me the stylish next outfits with matching accessories if they like but I think I'll save my money. Oh & I think handmade must be quite popular because DD (21 months) has a lovely double breasted multi coloured cardigan from Next and every time she wears it people ask who made it for her & when i say its from the Next sale they get all disappointed!