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5 knitted baby gift ideas

October 25, 2013

I’ve been missing for a few days but I can’t apologize because I’ve been distracted by the cutest baby boy ever! My sister had a boy 2 weeks ago today and I came to town to spend some time with them. I have some really cute pictures to share but for now I thought I would share some of the knitted items I made for my new nephew.

1. Baby hats. I made a few small ones and they are slightly bigger than his head so he has some room to grown. I also made a set of matching hats for him and his daddy (or mommy it fits my sister too).

2. Baby mittens. I made a plain version of this pattern from purl bee. These are a bit big for him now but they will be so cute when he gets a bit bigger.

3. Baby legwarmers. For the larger ones I used this pattern also from purl bee (they are one of my go to sites). Everyone had a good laugh about them because they are way too big for the baby right now so I made another pair that were about 1 inch across by 4 inches tall. They are really tiny but so are his legs right now! Too cute!

4. Baby moccasins. Pattern here. These are fun because you can add any design or pattern you want to the front. They are also pretty fast to knit up.

5. Baby blanket. This one is my favorite. It’s super cozy and plush but also really easy to knit even for a beginner and it makes a great gift. As they get older they could use it for a lap blanket. It’s fun to imagine them using it for years to come.

Do you have a great knitted baby gift idea? If so please share the link below! I imagine I won’t stop knitting for my nephew any time soon. hehe.

It’s a pumpkin party!

October 17, 2013

Last weekend I hosted a somewhat impromptu pumpkin carving party at our new place in the backyard. Our friend who just moved here really wanted to visit the pumpkin patch which we did earlier in the day and then I said we could have a carving party at my place after. It was nice bringing together a few different groups of people we have come to know (which I always think will be awkward but it was totally fine). I also met a few new people that Walker invited from work.

^Lots of knives!
^We were all pretty focused on what to carve for a little while.

^Ick! Pumpkin gunck!

^The smallest, cutest jack-o-lantern of the night.

^We made mulled wine which was perfect for the activity but made the house smell like Christmas and it’s too soon for that.

^Pumpkin bread to go with the pumpkin carving.

^The smallest overall pumpkin which Walker turned into a mug.

^Still thinking about what to carve.

^This pumpkin and face together…pretty great.

After our carving was finished we warmed up inside with some soup and conversation. A few people trickled out and the remaining group played a game. To end the night we lit our pumpkins and then everyone headed home.

It was a pretty fun night and our very first get together in this new space went so well. I can’t wait to plan another party.

Walker’s first pumpkin patch

October 14, 2013

Over the weekend my friend, who is also named Jessica, and I wanted to hit up a pumpkin patch. Walker was not so much into the idea. He kept saying I’m not going, I’m not going. I kept saying you have to come, you have to come. And then he said pumpkin patches just aren’t my thing. I said well you’re from Texas, have you ever been to a pumpkin patch? He said no so I said well then you have no idea if it’s your thing.

I finally convinced him to go to his very first pumpkin patch and it went just fine. We took a wheelbarrow to the patch and that’s where I got my pumpkin. A 19 pounder. Then we picked out a few smaller ones from the piles out front. Overall it was fun but you really can’t beat the trips as a kid. A hayride around the field, any pumpkin you want (can carry), and then doughnuts and apple cider. Well maybe I can relive those memories when I’m home in Michigan very soon.

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