Monday, June 14, 2010

Cuteness

I warned you there would be some baby knitting around these here parts with so many friends have babies lately.

Beware...cuteness ahead!

sweet baby cate

I knit this set for my BFF, Cockeyed, who is going to become a first-time grandma this fall! I finished these just in time last week to get them in the mail for her Grandma Shower...it was so hard to keep it a secret because, well, I can't help it, these wee little baby things are too cute!!

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Can you believe I've knit over 75 pairs of socks, and not one pair has ever been baby socks? Booties, yes. But not wee little socks. Goodness I loved these- and yes, I'm sooo counting these toward my 52 pair plunge (hey, they say its okay, and you know there is no way I'll get to 52 pairs in a year, so I'm counting them!).

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The pattern....I'm calling it Sweet Baby Cate, as the pattern was inspired by my Cotty design (named after my great-aunt Catherine). I think I'm even going to write it up. Maybe the cuteness is from the picots? Or the colorway? Socks that Rock, mediumweight, colorway Peek-a-boo-Peony.

Or maybe because they are just so wee.

Happy Knitting!!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Maybe the grandma should have a matching pair!!! They are amazing!

Bezzie said...

I don't know what's cuter--that sock set or the idea of a "grandma shower!"

dianne said...

Oh my gosh! So, so sweet! You should definitely write that up! And a grandma shower? How awesome and fun is that!?!

Caffeine Girl said...

I love passingdowncrazy's idea; grandma should definitely have a matching pair.

These are darling. I know I would love to be able to knit them!

krayolakris said...

Please do write up the pattern! So cute!!

Rani said...

Oooooooohhhhh. Aaaaaaawww. They are darling. Lucky grandma-to-be!

And they absolutely count toward your 52 goal!

Jacey said...

Adorable! I love the little set.

SissySees said...

I do hope you'll write that pattern up. Pretty please?

ACraftyKnitter said...

Baby stuff is always so cute! I don't intend on having children myself, but I love all the cute baby clothes projects- I can't wait until I'm an aunt and have a little niece or nephew to dress!

cpurl17 said...

Sooooo adorable!! She's going to love it!!

Come to think of it, I've knit baby booties, but never baby socks either! That pattern translated beautifully!

hearthead said...

They absolutely count! SO precious!!! Congrats to Cockeyed...best Grammy ever!

Neuroknitter said...

I bet almost-grandma was in tears when she opened that gift set up!!

Gorgeous! And the peek-a-boo peony is perfect!! What an awesomely cute baby set!!

Unknown said...

So stinkin' adorable! Grandma Cockeyed will love it, I'm sure!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Beautiful socks and a perfect pairing of pattern and yarn!

Knitting Kris said...

Really sweet! Great hat and socks!

Zonda said...

So cute and a great gift!! I'm sure Grandma loved them! Look forward to the pattern :)

Karen said...

Oh please write them up. They're just perfect.

erica said...

Please, please, please write this pattern! Adorable!

gMarie said...

stinkin' adorable is what they are! Picots, soft colorway - perfect! Love baby knits. g

Emily said...

Beautiful baby items! What a lucky mom, grandma, and baby to receive these!

cockeyed said...

how, oh how, did I miss this post? When I opened your package at the shower.....tears....lots of them. You are the best! I can not put into words what these itty bitty bits of love mean to me. I love you bunches!!!

Spinning Ninny said...

So cute! I love them!

Christina said...

OMG, that is the most beautiful set of baby hat and socks I have ever seen! I love cockeyed and she is lucky to have you as a friend:). Pretty please with sugar on top will you write up this set. I am willing to pay:). I have a 20 month old son and I'm hoping for a girl next time so I want to get started on some baby knitting.

weezalana said...

Those are SO cute! And I absolutely love love love the Peek-a-boo Peony colorway. Tops on my wish list!

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