Patterns, projects and techniques
So today I got an announcement for a baby shower. In 2 weeks. I work full time. I have 2 jobs. I am a farmer. Plus I have a very needy puppy.
So, I need an idea for SUPER QUICK baby gift to knit, preferably out of stash (which mine rivals most yarn shops, so it really shouldn’t be an issue..). Pay attention to the SUPER QUICK statement. Has to be a quick knit.
Let the ideas fly… please, please, please help me out here…..
I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking for Christmas stocking knitting patterns for your cats or dogs, this is the post for you.
These large paw print stockings are perfect for either dogs or cats, so they’re great to knit if you have both. They are worked in the round using DK weight yarn, and the stocking measures about 17 inches/43 cm from the top to the heel. You can get the pattern from nicolaluke.
The K4 Project has a super cute Kitty Christmas stocking pattern, which is worked in worsted weight yarn. They also have a dog version, or you can buy both and get a discount if you have both dogs and cats to knit for. Both projects have two patterns, showing how to work the stockings flat or in the round.
Put your dog into a Christmas scene with this stocking pattern from ifanhourChild. It shows a dog in a dog house in the snow, and has room for the dog’s name at the top. It’s worked flat using worsted weight yarn and the pattern includes charts for many small and medium dog breeds (there’s a separate listing for bigger dogs) so you can stitch a dog that looks like yours.
Annie’s Woolens has both dog and cat stocking knitting patterns that are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round. You can change up the colors to suit your pet if you want, and they come with an alphabet chart for personalization. Or you can stick with holiday colors and buy a kit to make the dog or cat stocking.
Waiting for Santa Paws is a pattern from Kate Agner on Ravelry that would be cute for a dog or a cat. It looks like a leg with a paw print on the bottom part of the foot and more paw prints running around the top of the leg. This is a great option if you don’t want to mess with a heel turn because it doesn’t have a heel, because dogs and cats don’t have heels so why would their stockings?
How about a cute little tobogan for next winter? The kid will need its head covered the next time it gets cold as well. I think one done is stripes would be really cute in some nice tones to fit the sex of the baby, or neutral tones if the sex is not known yet. If these are people who appreciate crafting at all, they would love it!
Thanks, Nisa,
I hate to be dense, but is a tobogan a hat?
A Fruit Hat is always a hit and a fast knit! I always have yarn enough for a few of these – just in case.
How about booties? In a worsted weight yarn, they shouldn’t take too long, and won’t use much yarn!
If you would consider crochet, this makes an excellent gift and table decoration.Works up quickly. Made one for my niece, she loved it.
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?prod_id=5809&cat_id=2
saarjeets booties (spelling??). Super quick, super cute! And playing with the color and buttons make them ready for boy/girl or either. I make these for friends all the time and can have a pair done in about 2 hours.
augh! I don’t crochet well enough to pull off a gift! But thanks for the idea…
Baby washcloths from nice and soft cotton yarn! I recently came across a couple in my cupboard, and they are so nice to use. Don’t tell the kids, I use them for myself!! You could really use any stitch you are comfortable with. Wrap three or four up in a ribbon, and viola! I saw the idea on Creative Jewish Mom here :
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a011570601a80970b0133f5b70904970b
My MIL made a nice little bib for my boys, that would be a great handmade gift too! I’m not sure if she used a pattern or if she winged it though? If you are an experienced knitter I bet you could whip that up. She just used regular stockinette stitch.
We are about to hit winter but you’re properly not, but a knitted poncho is super easy and cute!! Just two rectangles 🙂
Here’s a seamless version of Saartje’s Booties:
http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/sartjees-fleeglized-bootie.html
Or this cute seamless cap from Pickles:
http://www.pickles.no/small-and-clever/
I just knit a pair of Lorna’s Lace booties out of angora. I love the pattern and it is such a beautiful gift.
Simple…knit some bibs in bright colors. Or maybe some burp cloths or wash cloths.
You don’t mention whether it’s a boy or a girl -however I would recommend a baby kimono since it can be done in matter of hours.
I did mine from the pattern found here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80859AD.html?r=1
It makes such a lovely gift!
I knit a cute little poncho for my future granddaughter, and she stills wears it for dress-up…..5 years later….that’s if you know it’s a girl coming…:-) Sorry, but the pattern was basically out of my head, two rectangles sewn together….good luck….
It’s a girl. Keep the suggestions coming!
I’m in a similar position, and I decided to knit the baby bibs from Mason-Dixon Knitting. I’ve made them before and they are fast and easy and are greatly appreciated by new parents.
With large needles and small yarn, knit two rectangle pieces 6″ x 6″.
When folded in thirds, they will be sleeve to be used on baby’s car seat straps. Somehow, make a button hole on one side, and sew two buttons on the other side.
Little baby’s necks get very chaffed by those nylon seat straps.
Compared to the other ideas perhaps stupid. But can’t you knit a little jumper consisting of 2 squares for back and front and 2 rectangles for the arms.Easy, quick and still beautiful.
Susan B. Anderson has a really cute, quick and easy baby sweater and hat on her Spud and Chloe site. The patterns are free.