CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 How's it going? I finished sewing the body of the 2nd Christmas dolly for my girlies. I do have the skirts for this one and the 3rd one done too. :) The dress takes the longest to make so I'm confident this gift idea will be done. For our coop's Christmas Craft Faire I've made a dozen warshrags, 3 swiffer covers, 1 tea towel, a dozen or so old fashioned knit bookmarks, and two scarfs. Last year I sold 30 dish rags so I need a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 How's it going? I finished sewing the body of the 2nd Christmas dolly for my girlies. I do have the skirts for this one and the 3rd one done too. :) The dress takes the longest to make so I'm confident this gift idea will be done. For our coop's Christmas Craft Faire I've made a dozen warshrags, 3 swiffer covers, 1 tea towel, a dozen or so old fashioned knit bookmarks, and two scarfs. Last year I sold 30 dish rags so I need a few more. You know you have six kids, right? :lol: How do you do all that? You rock! How do you make the wash rags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 You know you have six kids, right? :lol: How do you do all that? You rock! How do you make the wash rags? :001_smile: only 3 are girls. The boys probably won't want a dolly. I knit at night after the kids are in bed from 7:30 til midnight. The pattern I use is Grandma's Fav. I can make two in an evening so it's quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I finished 5 library tote bags for nieces and nephews. But I have no idea what to make for my own kids! I do know what I'm making for my mom but haven't started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I am just about done with the afghan I am crocheting for my Mom. JoAnn fabric is having a fantastic sale on fleece, so I went shopping and got the fabric I need for PJ's for the grands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 How's it going? I finished sewing the body of the 2nd Christmas dolly for my girlies. I do have the skirts for this one and the 3rd one done too. :) The dress takes the longest to make so I'm confident this gift idea will be done. For our coop's Christmas Craft Faire I've made a dozen warshrags, 3 swiffer covers, 1 tea towel, a dozen or so old fashioned knit bookmarks, and two scarfs. Last year I sold 30 dish rags so I need a few more. You thought you could TRICK me into joining Ravelry, did you??? ;) I have been strong in denying myself access, as I know I would be wooed by the possibilities... The washrags ARE very simple, but I'm not as fast as you. Now, for my own, I have all the parts I need now for the Advent Calendar I am sewing for my nephew and niece. I was interrupted by my dd10's coach's request for 2 banners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in NY Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I am making knitted gifts far all extended family, a few things for my kids (scarfs, slipper socks). This definitely helps our budget, and it is fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 You thought you could TRICK me into joining Ravelry, did you??? ;) I have been strong in denying myself access, as I know I would be wooed by the possibilities... The washrags ARE very simple, but I'm not as fast as you. Now, for my own, I have all the parts I need now for the Advent Calendar I am sewing for my nephew and niece. I was interrupted by my dd10's coach's request for 2 banners. Here you go! I love Ravelry. But I don't spend as much time there as I ever did with FB. I love being able to keep a "diary" of my knitting. It helps me keep organized and I'm less likely to lose track of my books, patterns, needles and yarns. My fav. feature if looking at other folks who've done the patterns in my books and seeing what color combinations they used and which yarns. Yes, I'm trying to get you on Ravelry. It's like a hot cup of tea with chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I finished 5 library tote bags for nieces and nephews. But I have no idea what to make for my own kids! I do know what I'm making for my mom but haven't started. Pictures please:D I would love to see how you decorated them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I love knitting. I have never understood the dishrag thing, though. Why do people want to buy them? I would love to knit something like this because they would be so quick and easy, and I tend to knit things that are projects - socks, sweaters, shawls. They would make a nice change. I see patterns for washcloths but wonder who would want them since it seems like the cotton ones we buy at the store are so useful and low maintenance. Are hand knit ones really better? I am asking in good faith. People ask all the time "why knit socks when you can buy them cheaply" and I roll my eyes. Hand knit socks are SOOOOOOO much better than store bought ones. Is it the same with wash clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 I love knitting. I have never understood the dishrag thing, though. Why do people want to buy them? I would love to knit something like this because they would be so quick and easy, and I tend to knit things that are projects - socks, sweaters, shawls. They would make a nice change. I see patterns for washcloths but wonder who would want them since it seems like the cotton ones we buy at the store are so useful and low maintenance. Are hand knit ones really better? I am asking in good faith. People ask all the time "why knit socks when you can buy them cheaply" and I roll my eyes. Hand knit socks are SOOOOOOO much better than store bought ones. Is it the same with wash clothes? YES! If you haven't tried them, knit one. You'll soon replace all the store bought ones. :D When DH's grandma stopped I knew I'd have to knit my own. So I dusted off the knitting skills I'd learned when I was 12 just so I woud never run out. Knit bibs are fantastic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Pictures please:D I would love to see how you decorated them. Your wish is my command. They are denim and cotton, and I splurged a bit on having my friend embroider the names, which was a few extra bucks. There are 5 altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Your wish is my command. They are denim and cotton, and I splurged a bit on having my friend embroider the names, which was a few extra bucks. There are 5 altogether. so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I LOVE them!!! Great job! I have been wanting to make some of these for my dd's. You have inspired me to go and get started! Thanks, Kristen Your wish is my command. They are denim and cotton, and I splurged a bit on having my friend embroider the names, which was a few extra bucks. There are 5 altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Oh, thanks! They really did turn out incredibly cute, I was surprised myself. :) They were super cheap to make, too, except for the embroidery bit--that was a luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yes, I'm trying to get you on Ravelry. It's like a hot cup of tea with chocolate. Oh you are soooo not helping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I honestly have a world class "stash" of yarn that sits around doing nothing, so I could pump out some dish clothes;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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