Another handknitted cotton singlet made from my own pattern. Very happy with it!

This one is about a size 4-5. Short on my lanky 5 year old (on the left). The armholes are too big on my 2.5 year old who wears size 3-4 tops.

My sons (5 and 2.5 years old) are about the same size though there is about a half head difference in height.

Crocheted with handdyed BFL. I loved how this turned out and it is fun and easy to make.

Free pattern in link

I made this hat with the leftovers of Treliske and Pear Tree from the crochet blankie I made.

So soft and lovely!

Narnia - Prince Caspian

My Mum got family tickets to see this movie so she took the big kids and I. Not my thing really but it was interesting. I think my daughter enjoyed it. My big boy kept asking when its going toend!

I thought I would have a go at making a crochet jacket for Av.

Not happy with any patterns I decided to wing it!

I used Peace Fleece merino/alpaca.

I have always wanted to be able to crochet a blanket for one of my babies.

This is is from 9 granny squares in Pear Tree merino with Treliske organic merino and Rowan Kid Classic for trim and edging.

A good pram or bassinet size.

I coloured the last of my Treliske organic merino with Kool Aid hoping for a unisex red and purple.

I got a very pretty pink and lilac instead.

If I don't have a girl I hope I can find a good home for these newborn longies.

Made for SOL forum swap - icecream flaphat! Crocheted and first attempt in BFL yarn. Looks like an icecream?

Also a cotton singlet in 8ply. Loving my own pattern finally!

We received a fantastic fleece tracksuit with silver fern on the back of the zip up jacket. The pants have N Z on the feet and are padded so will be good over cloth. Very cool yet toasty and warm for bub.

Birth affirmations

Postpartum cloth pads and nappy and singlet with guitar print. Very cool!

I made a pram cover for Lily (due in  Sept like my bub) as well as a little hat in the NA craft swap. It was my first attempt at an afghan so I am quite happy with the result. The granny squares are made from various wools  and the joining and shell border is in kid mohair.

The newborn hat is crocheted in pretty baby acrylic. Seen here with prem hats.

Made  for unborn bub, mittens and flap hat crocheted in natural organic alpaca.

Mother's Choices

60 Minutes segment on the extreme birth  choices. When I say extreme I mean elective ceaser and unassisted water birth. I want the latter. Neither is selfish really. It is a choice for the mother. 

I love seeing how a yarn crochets up as compared to being knitted up.

Love this yarn. The colour, the softness.

This one in Noro. So much nicer to crochet than knit.

A lovely soft cotton in 10ply.  Handknitted originally for under the Yoda sweater but its a size bigger.

Finally finished this jacket. Based on a pattern for a matinee jacket by Patons. The Noro is probably not the best choice! But the colours look amazing. Its a Japanese yarn (wool/nylon) which I think isonly one strand so it twists a lot.

It is knitted in the round top down with short sleeves.

Based on the Norwegian Hat I used 4ply blue and 8ply white yarn knitted together. Casted on 61 sts on 5mm needles. Very happy with this effort. The icord tie may be too long though.

Crocheted from natural organic wool.

I tried felting the bag but there are some holes. Might try again.

What a nice experience! Hubby and I went to see Indiana Jones at Gold Class. It was oh so relaxing! The chairs recline so you could so easily fall asleep! We had drinks and dips. I loved it! More expensive than the standard cinema but worthwhile.

The movie was fun too. I enjoyed it though its  more my husband's thing than mine. It was quite comical and simple. Very entertaining really!