baby question
feeling rather safe that my sister won’t see this (and if you do, bella, just don’t tell me, ok?) i have a broad knitting question to ask: what should i knit for my three brand-new nieces/nephews?
(my sister daniella and her husband john adopted a baby early november – and on that same day my sister found out she was pregnant with twins. (!))
anyhow, back when i only knew about kiyra, the baby that was
adopted (my sister didn’t tell us about the twins till christmas day when we all promptly freaked out), i started these 
— some beautiful baby booties from a debbie bliss pattern (go amanda for recognizing what it was!) but i have yet to seam up them up
what to knit for these other two? and should i still plan on these booties for kiyra, or should i make her something else? and i’d really like to knit something for my sister — her birthday’s in june and i’ve always been really really bad at getting her gifts whereas she’s the type that will give other people gifts on her birthday. (crrazy sweet, isn’t she?) i want something pregnant-appropriate but can’t figure out what. i’ve put erika knight’s knitting for two on hold at the library, but it’ll be weeks before i get it.
(btw, this is all in lieu of posting pictures of my topsecret sweater — i have two inches to go on the turtleneck part and i left my 11” circs at home, darn.)
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Oh, I wish I had some ideas… what an amazing situation—3 babies! Wow, lots of work. Have you looked on Ebay or Amazon auctions for a copy of Knitting for Two? You could probably get it fast…
Maybe knitted washcloths and special soaps? I am bad at this… good luck!~ Lolly
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i bought knitting for two out of panic when my friend jill had a baby and i had no idea what to make. i actually didn’t make anything from that book, but i kept it anyway because i love the patterns – the pixie hat is fabu… i want one for me! anyway, it seems good to have around. if you need any patterns ASAP, let me know, and perhaps i can be of assistance ;)
~ jess
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Although depending upon the pattern, the thing my S-i-Law used most that I gave her was a baby blanket. After her baby shower she remarked that she’d gotten so many – but after the baby came, she remarked how she never seemed to have enough! The one I knit them is on the couch and is used at feedings etc.
Cotton hats are ALWAYS good for newborns.
Baby Booties are always a hit – - I knit my SiL a pair that were HUGE…why? so she could put them OVER the babies’ shoes and tie them at the ankle to keep the constantly kicked-off shoes on!
Those are a few ideas…I’ll think some more!
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