Knitting – Lissylaine

Guernsey Hat (newborn)

I’ve made a hat from this pattern (That Easy Guernsey Hat by La boutique de Jeanne) before, for one of my great-nephews. It turns out a little bit big for a newborn, but could be worn, and should also work for a 6-month old (say, if the child is born in the summer months). I… Continue reading Guernsey Hat (newborn)

Declan’s hat (newborn)

The first newborn-size hat pattern I decided to try is Declan’s Hat by Samantha Kirby. It’s a little tall with the cables, and would probably work better in a larger size, but I tried it the finished hat on my new model, and with a little fiddling or folding of the brim, it will work.… Continue reading Declan’s hat (newborn)

Scrubby Dishcloth

I went to Hobby Lobby the other day to pick out some fingering/sport weight yarn to make a baby hat. I have the yarn to make a worsted weight hat, but I wanted to try one a little finer for a newborn – more to come on that. While I was going up and down… Continue reading Scrubby Dishcloth

One Peter sock

I didn’t have much to go on my first Peter sock, so I knit on it a little while walking on the treadmill, then I just kept knitting on it until it was done. Wove in the ends and tried it on, and it fits really well. I immediately cast on the second sock, but… Continue reading One Peter sock

Heartfelt cardigan

I had finished this a few years ago, and have worn it often, but realized I haven’t taken any photos of the finished cardigan, even though I had it listed on my “Recently finished” list. In fact, I can’t find where I even took any photos of it “in progress”! The design is Heartfelt by… Continue reading Heartfelt cardigan