Vintage Baby Pattern

Hi everyone

Here is the my latest finished baby outfit

I did adapt it, as it was turning out way to big for my needs - NB-3mths

But I love, love, love the way it turned out

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Wool/Cotton 4ply (found in the back room) - wish this was available in their online store :-(

Details can be found here

And this is the original pattern

Much larger, lace is on the yoke too

Btw - the pattern is top-down :-)

Have a wonderful weekend :-)

Vintage Baby Vest

My latest project is this very cute vintage baby vest
Absolutely love it!!!
I'm having a bit of a re-love affair with the faithful feather-n-fan pattern lately
I think my Nan is having a bit of a nudge here, from way up there :-)

My project notes are here

Using Bendigo Woollen Mills 3ply Baby Blossom

Pattern is available here

It will a perfect little summer top by itself

Or can be worn over a tee

For Sale here at Made For Little Ones

Aussie Maria Pattern - Boronia

Hi everyone

Although it has been a very long time since my last cardigan pattern was released, I have about a zillion half started / half worked out patterns sitting on my computer which just need finishing touches and final reworks

A friend enquired if a new one was on the horizon and I thought ....... just do it ....... get one finished.

So I relooked at all of them and .......

I totally reworked one and changed it (read simplify here) :-)

So here is Boronia on Ravelry or Boronia on Etsy

This is the Newborn, long sleeve version using Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Luxury

And this is the 6 month, short sleeve version using Bendigo Woollen Mills Stellar in the beautiful colour, Tanzanite (pity its no longer available)

Love, love, love this!!!!

One written pattern, but using different weights of yarn and different size needles to create the sizing.

A photo of the 3 month, 5 ply version to follow

Just in time for this months Knit4Charity's donations - Women's Life Centre (NSW) who are after clothing for newborns to 6 months.

Baby Girl or Boy?

Hi

A new grandchild will be born in September.

But what its sex is no-one knows - except Mummy & Daddy

So I'm hedging my bets and knitting for both

A Girl Set - made from Bendigo Luxury 4ply

A beautiful new, free pattern from a Taswegian :-)

http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/u3qx2

A Boy Set

http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/8a24m

And since I have plenty of time and a "little" of this wool in my stash ;-)

I listed them in my Madeit shop, Made For Little Ones (link in sidebar)

Have a great weekend

This & that

Hi :-)

Not to sure what to write, but want to ..... so I'll share some of my latest projects.  

Some for sale here (Made For Little Ones) and others for family

A couple of sets for newborns

The Easy Ombre Hat

Fingerless mittens for GD's

And some ear-warmers, which will probably be needed right now :-)

The Alaskan Hat

Another test knit for mamasteddybear

The pattern is The Alaskan Hat

Yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply in Bermuda (love this new colour) & Ghost

Have a great day

Shoots-n-Ladders Hat

A test knit for a fellow IG and Ravelry member - mamasteddybear

So cute

Pattern link here

Yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply in Lavender

Have a great day

Winter Baby Boots

Hi everyone

Just wanted to share my latest Winter Baby Boots - pattern link here

Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury Wool in mint - mmmmm

They are so sweet on baby feet.

Available now here at Made For Little Ones

Hoping everyone a cool, cool day on the East Coast of Australia

Sadly 41C is not that

My thoughts will be here trying to remain cool

Apple Pie again

Hi

I loved the first Apple Pie Bonnet so much I just had to make another one

Details here

Yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply in Frost & Nundle Woollen Mills Chaffey 4ply

I teamed it with Suspension Bridge Bootees - a free pattern by a very creative crafter who I admire - Mary Jane Thompson 

And the set is available is available in my Madeit store - Made For Little Ones

Have a wonderful day!!

Apple Pie Bonnet

Thought I would share this super cute and deceptively simple little bonnet I made

Aussie Maria Apple Pie Bonnet & Booties

and I made a set of booties to match

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply (Cream)

& Shepherd Baby Wool Merino 4ply (Teal Blue)

Have a great day

Somethings don't change

Sorry for the intermittent posts.  

Despite my idea of trying to get back to posting at least once a week-ten days, life seems to be passing by at breakneck speed, and now its over three weeks.

So I'll check my photos to see what I have been up to ...

A few pairs of these for my Made For Little Ones Shop

These pair of booties as a challenge from my local Knit4Charity Knit&Natter from this pattern ....

and, for the first time, really disliked making booties.

Project was too fussy and difficult to seam up for me to enjoy

And started this .... 

... for a new grandchild due early next year.

My fourth!!!!!  (vbg)

Yarn, of course, is Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton

This blanket has a very long way to travel.

Close to a mile for every stitch

Hope you are all having a great week and are prepared for Santa :-)

Yummy yarn

Quick post to share a project I made with a new yarn in Australia

Cleckheaton Superfine Australian Merino Wool - patterns & colours here

It is divine to work with and so soft.  

Sadly it is definitely a luxury.  

But sometimes we have to do these things to support our local farmers ;-)

Cardi is, of course, Aussie Swing (available on Ravelry and Etsy) and Booties are Acqua e menta - my project link

I just popped this set into my little shop - Made For Little Ones

Have a great weekend :-)

Wonga

Hi everyone

Sorry, its been so very long between posts, but grandchildren are time consuming and so entertaining.

And I have three now :-)

Just popped in to share a new pattern from me

With my eldest granddaughter modelled and selfie :-)

This pattern reminded me of a vine growing with little flowers.

So I named it after an Australian plant - Wonga Wonga Vine

It is available in my Ravelry Store (see sidebar link) and my Etsy Store too (also on sidebar)

Hope you are all enjoying your children and grandchildren as much as I am :-)

Made For Little Ones

Hi everyone

Or anyone who may still be reading  :-)

 

I know, very long time with no blog posts

 

My reasons (excuses if you prefer) are -

 

 

• Charity knitting for Knit 4 Charites
• Gorgeous grandchildren, who are total time-wasters (Love It)  :-)
• orders for my little online shop "Made For Little Ones"
• everyday life   :-(

 

 

Now, my little shop has another online presence - Facebook. 
Look for "Made For Little Ones" or click on the link.

So, if your on Facebook, pop on over and have a little look. 
Maybe even "Like" my page and enter the competition giveaway

 

 

 

 

I'm getting ready for summer with some delicious home-made all-natural ice creams & gelato's.  Having a lot of fun experimenting.

 

Here is my first test - Strawberry & Nut Gelato  - mmmmmm

 Sorry, no photo, my computer is not co-operating
You'll have to take my word that is WAS absolutely delicious