Jett's Quilt

I made the boy version of this "Cheater Quilt" for my little guy thanks to the idea from over at Prudent Baby. It took no time at all - literally one evening...well, it would have been one evening, but just as I was about to finish the last edge of the binding, guess what? My last needle broke!

Anyways, it was so quick and simple and I am so, SO happy with the results:

Totally worth the amount I spent on the topside fabric (the backside, interfacing, and binding I all got on sale at Joann's). I think the results are so cute that I might even splurge again to make Callie the girl version (seen here) for Christmas.

8 weeks

Newborn Striped Beanie

Yarn used: Sugar and Cream or Cotton-ease
US7 dpns
CO 52.

Join together for knitting in the round.
K2, P2 for 8 rounds.
Knit 16 rounds.
K11, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K10, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K9, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K8, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K7, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K6, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K5, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K4, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K3, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K2, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K1, K2tog; repeat to end of the round.
K2tog; repeat to end of the round.

Cut tail and thread through rem. stitches.

P.S. I don't mind if you make this hat to sell or give to family/friends, but please just be sure to link back and give credit to where credit is due. Thanks!

7 weeks

Callie 23 months

Can't believe my baby girl will be 2 next month!

Jett's Newborn Photos

A ferw of my favorites:

Pumpkin Patch

Big Sister

Callie has been a trooper despite the numerous changes that have taken place since Jett's birth. She has added a little brother, moved to a new state, and upgraded to a toddler bed. Through it all she has done so, so well...of course, there has been some melt-downs along the way...but that would happen regardless - it just comes with being a misunderstood toddler :)

Spring Beret

Made this "Spring Beret" though it's fall...it's just too cute on my Callie :)

Pattern found on Ravelry.

Teal Poms Pattern

Yarn used: JoAnn Sensations Rosario

Needles used: US 7

CO 52.

Knit for 3”

Start decreases as follows:

K11, k2tog, repeat around.

K 1 row

K10, k2tog, repeat around.

K 1 row

K9, k2tog, repeat around.

K 1 row

K8, k2tog, repeat around.

K 1 row

K7, k2tog, repeat around.

K 1 row

K2, k2tog, repeat around.
K 1 row

K2, k2tog, repeat around.

Cut tail and thread through remaining stitches.

Weave in ends.

A few pictures...

Fuzzy, White Newborn Hat

Photo by: Angel Wilmoth of Angel D. Photography

I wrote up this simple newborn hat pattern about a month ago and have never posted it.

So here it is:

With Jo-Ann Sensations Angel Hair yarn in White Solid, cast on 44 stitches onto US size 10 knitting needles. Divide however you please.

K2, P2 for 5 rows.

Stockinette stitch for apporximately 5 inches.

3 needle bind-off (Good tutorial found here).

Add pom-poms to corners.

Weave in ends.

If you aren't a knitter and would still like to own this hat, I am also selling it in my shop.

P.S. I don't mind if you make this hat to sell or give to family/friends, but please just be sure to link back and give credit to where credit is due. Thanks!

One Week Old!

I can't believe it! He's one week old already!

Family of 4

39 weeks, right before heading to the hospital:

Jett, fresh out of the oven:

Braden family of 4:

Jett Daniel

Jett Daniel

Born: 9/2/11

7lbs. 7oz.

20 1/2"