Booties, hat and shawl

So, I used up almost every bit of the Regia Bamboo yarn leftover from this pair of 64-st sock. Knitting together with a strand of Rowanspun 4 ply which itself is a leftover too, I made a pair of Saartje's booties (pattern in pdf). How can I not after seeing such cuteness like this, and this.

Each bootie used only 6g of Regia Bamboo and 3g of Rowanspun 4 ply. And I still ended up with leftovers so I made a matching hat top down until I have no more yarn to knit. I used 3mm needles for a nice firm gauge but the end products are not stiff at all. They will go to the Kisiizi Appeal organized by Brigid together with other such small items that I plan to make until the end July/early August.

I have half a Monkey to knit but then I started something else too. I'm knitting sil a prayer shawl using the Shetland Triangle pattern in Lorna's Laces sock yarn. I had wanted to knit it using double strands so that sil can use it as soon as possible as she keeps her vigil at nephew's bedside in the hospital. Now I decide to knit it in single strand, there will be more stitches hence more prayers. Although both my husband and I have not been very religious, but we're both praying hard for a smoother journey for little nephew. His surgery did not work out and the battle with cancer continues uphill.

On a lighter front, I added some books recently to my crafty library. Rowan's Story Book of Little Knits which Joy reviewed here. I absolutely adore Brambling too and Joy and I are going to knit it together later. Knitting Lingerie Style made its way to me too. Although at first glance, this book is not exactly my style but there are a few patterns in there that are wearable. Then there is Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing and the summer issue of Cotton & Paint. Both of which make me want to take out my sewing machine again.

Comments

[Rossana]

What cute booties!

On a different note, I'm sorry to hear that your nephew's surgery was not as successful as hoped. Your family continues to be in my thoughts.

[Adrienne]

Those booties are SOOOOOO cute!!!!!!

[joy]

What a great way to use up sock yarn leftovers. The bamboo looks so different doubled up with a different yarn, very pretty.

[grumperina]

I'm sorry to hear that your nephew's surgery didn't work out :( I'll think good thoughts for your family. Brambling is absolutely adorable, and Bestitched Diana and I have started scheming about getting that book here in the US...

[Maryann]

Oh, those booties are just too adorable! And yes, the bamboo paired with the Rowan wool is so very pretty too.

[ellen]

I am so sorry your nephew's surgery didn't go well. Your sil is fortunate, though, to have you to share her troubles, and I know all your readers are thinking about her and you.

[Maryann]

BTW, I'm just curious... what is the color of that Rowanspun that you used?

[toni]

Cute cute cute! The little shoes make me want to dance :)

[pamela wynne]

Such cute booties! I'm off to get the pattern. :) And I'm so, so sorry to hear about your nephew's surgery. Take care.

[Christelle]

Oh these booties are so so cute ;)
And what an incredible work with your shawl.

[Peggy]

I am sure your prayers and shawl will be well recieved. I have Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing book and it has persuaded me to tackle the sewing machine. Some of the projects are not useful but it's inspiring nonetheless.

[Veronique]

I am so sorry to hear the news about your little nephew. What a terrible time to go through for your family, I cannot even imagine how your sil feels. Because as mothers, we always manage to put blame on ourselves. All my thoughts are with you. The booties are adorable!

[lyn]

We'll be praying too.
xxx

[diana]

Sending good thoughts to your little nephew.

[Jennifer]

I'm so upset to hear that the surgery didn't work out, and that your nephew's battle with cancer is such a difficult one. I will be praying for him and your family as well.

[Sue]

How unfortunate for your nephew. I hope his pain can be healed very soon, and your SIL will definately need that shawl to give her comfort. I adore the little booties that you knit up too, and the matching hat too. Keeping busy by knitting is good for stress too.

[erin]

Adorable booties - good idea of using 2 yarns. Really sorry to hear the sad news about your nephew. I will continue to pray for him.

[Miss Scarlett]

Oh my goodness, I have seen these on people's to-knit lists but not the actual bootees. They are so cute!

I am sorry to hear about your nephew. He'll be in my thoughts.

[tiennie]

I am so sorry about your nephew. I'm wishing for the best for you all.

Very cute booties and hat. Very great idea!

[Silvia]

I'm sorry nephew's surgery wasn't the best. We shall double our prayers and good thoughts to him and his parents.

Your bootie set is adorable, what a great way to use up the leftovers. Take care.

[Dove]

I'm so sorry to hear that the surgery did not go well. I will be praying for him and your whole family.

Those are adorable booties!

[Kelly]

ack those booties are the cutest things EVER! Love them!

[Maddie]

Oh. My. Goodness. Those are the CUTEST booties I have EVER seen!!!

[claudia]

What my sister said. Take care.

[soknitpicky]

Those booties are truly adorable--thanks for the tip on the pattern. I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew--will send good thoughts that way