So my friend Jennifer is pregnant with a little girl due oh… nowish. Of course the daughter of a knitter needed to receive some seriously cute handknit items. So I knew from the start I wanted to make her some ridiculously adorable booties. Because is there anything cuter than teeny tiny socks?
I also wanted to make Jennifer something special. I figured (and this was before I was going through it) that pregnancy must be hard so a little bit of luxury would probably be nice. And for me there is nothing in the world more luxurious than a pair of handknit socks. My goal became to knit a set of matching mommy and baby socks.
Sadly, though, I was only able to give her baby booties and a mommy sock. For awhile now knitting has made me dizzy. I only get through a little bit a time before having to stop. So the sock progress has been non-existent. I hope I can get the other one done before the little one comes… or at least before the cold weather sets in!
The mommy sock is a variation of the Hedra pattern from knitty. Basically I just used one repeat of the lace and stockinette for the rest. The other sock will be a mirror of this one.
The baby socks are the “Stay On Baby Booties” from the book Knitting for Baby.
I substituted ribbon for the i-chord tie because I wanted to be sure I’ll have enough yarn for the mommy socks, too.
The yarn I used is the most fabulous sock yarn I’ve ever worked with. It’s Creatively Dyed Luxury and it's a cashmere/merino blend. Cashmere socks!!! It’s very exciting.
Jennifer was excited, too:
I can’t wait to see them on her little pumpkin!
Oh and the mommy socks are here on Ravelry and the baby socks are here.
So sorry to hear about the headaches. It's all worth it.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn and socks are so yummy. I really like the ribbon instead of icord choice.
Jennifer you look amazing! That's a beautiful belly.
those are adorable! squee!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute booties and mommy sock, too! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea. The baby socks are adorable, and the mommy socks sure do sound luxurious with the cashmere.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better :)
I'm sorry to hear about the migraine that won't quit! I hope you get to feeling better soon. It's just so hard when you cannot treat your migraines in the normal manner - I had migraines when pregnant too. Happy note - the socks and booties are adorable!!!
ReplyDeletejeanne - you are the awesomest! seriously...i feel so lucky to be the recipient of these amazing socks and the friendship and love that comes with them (c'mon...u gotta like someone u take the time to knit a pair of socks for...especially a pair of socks as fabulous as these!!)! and don't worry about hurrying to get the second one done...wait til the dizzies subside cuz my feet are so swollen right now i won't be able to get them on lol
ReplyDeletei cannot wait to get my lil girl's feet in those adorable booties...you have no idea!!! (ok, so maybe you do, w/ one on the way, but i'm so stoked to see her w/ those lil booties on!)
thanks again, girlie - ur the best! xo
ps.. hope the migraine goes away soon!!
Eeeee! Too cute! I so dig the Hedera panel, too. *files idea away to poach from later*
ReplyDeleteHope those headaches end for you soon. The socks are adorable. Great idea to use the sock yarn for both mom and baby.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! Love the socks and booties. Hope the headaches go away soon...
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute! I just met Dianne of Creatively Dyed last weekend and bought some of her roving and yarn. Yum yum yum.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Jeanne.
I love the mommy and baby socks. What a great gift. And the baby socks are soooo cute!
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