Amidst a pile of unfinished projects, I cast on and finished a pair of Saartje’s booties (notes here) in a few hours. Such a sweet pattern.
They do seem impossibly small, but then they look so cute it’ll be fine if they only fit for five minutes or so. But maybe next time I shall upsize a little.
Having said that, an identical pair is already on the needles. No, we’re not having twins. But my best friend is due about two weeks before us, so I do feel like I want to make two of everything!
I finished reading Small Island
I am already onto the next in line, The Thorn Birds
I remember my mom reading Thorn Birds. At the time it was so scandalous! The booties are precious.
So cute! Wish I had a baby to knit for…
Oooh that photo is just edibly cute!
this is so lovely dear Svenna, so lovely… Thanks and Love, nia
those are adorable! I have to do some baby knitting soon. I might have to make those.
I read that book many years ago and it was fantastic! (thornbirds that is). Can’t wait to see what you think. Love the booties
Those little booties are just too cute for words! I know you said they are small and you ned to go up a size, but if I remember correctly babies feet are about the size of a peanut and those booties will allow some wiggle room!
Hopefully – when Kaya was born he was very skinny, but his feet were huge – hard to remember how big or small they were though!
I love that pattern (with a few minor changes). They are very sweet, and the color is nice. You’re right – they are very tiny – upsizing would be good. I made a pair that was upsized, and they lasted longer.
Thanks Ellen, good to know!
They are so cute! How wonderful that you can share a set with your friend and her baby.
Those booties are just too adorable! I will be def be adding that to my queue
Oh, they are just too cute! Last time I tried to cast on Saartje Booties I didn’t manage the pattern somehow, i will check out your notes, maybe they will help me and I can shower one of the coming babys with a pair
The yarn you used is really very pretty.
Yes, give them another go – I don’t know if my notes would be that helpful, but I’d be happy to help if I can!
i love the booties, just completely adorable! i’ve been saving this pattern, someday i’ll be a grandma again! (fingers crossed). loved the thorn birds, the book and miniseries.
Oh my goodness. These are so so so cute. The picture is amazing and the finished product is devine! How stunning!
Also thanks to you I have now discovered yarn along! thanks
Yay, welcome!
I love the cross straps on these! So sweet on those teeny baby feet.
Laura
Oh my, those are adorable! And as for impossibly small, well, we do forget, don’t we?
I’m hoping I did!
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Your first photo is incredibly adorable Svenna. How amazing that your close friend will be giving birth right around your time, lucky friend! These will fit beautifully I’m sure. Happy happy stitching x