Wednesday afternoon I received an email that a friend had delivered a healthy baby boy. Now, the reality is that is was not an unexpected event – hello, I’ve known for several months that a little boy would be arriving this summer. But, had I done anything knitwise for them? Um, no. So my immediate thought was “what to make?” – that was quickly followed by “bibs” and visit to my cube of dishcloth cotton. Fewer than 10 minutes after receiving the email yarn had been selected & I had cast on for some quick gifts.
As I told my Mom, if I ever felt like I needed to justify why I’m always picking up assorted skeins of dishcloth cotton this is a reason why. A quick dive into the cotton & I’m on my way with some quick knit gifts. More details once they are finished & gifted.
July 31, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Perfect! Sweet colors too. I’m all for having a big stash of dishcloth cotton – they make quick hostess gifts too.
In your defense, nine months comes shockingly quick.
August 1, 2008 at 5:55 am
Cute, cute! And good for you for making a gift! Usually if the baby arrives before I’m ready, I just cop out and buy some cute onesies.
August 1, 2008 at 10:04 am
MUST have you teach me this…I need to make two, ASAP! Twins – boy and girl….
August 1, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Oh yes, stash is always justified!!!! 🙂 Those colors are so pretty and summery – and perfect for a sweet baby boy too.
August 1, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Great color choices, and what a sweet idea for a quick gift.
August 4, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I have tried to get a cache of gifts ready and just be able to dive into my stash and wrap. No can do. I hadn’t thought of the dish cloth idea. It really fits everyone, doesn’t it?
August 5, 2008 at 9:12 am
i am all about the stash of gifts. i had finished and saved a load of hemstitched burp cloths that i had edged with a fancy crochet stitch and i had them handy for the unexpected….they are gone now….for the last minute i buy diapers lately…everyone needs diapers! i have a friend that keeps white burp cloths on hand and bright ric-rack and she sews a couple ribbons of ric-rack down the middle and you have fancy burp cloths to give away that take just minutes to make. i need to get out my sewing machine again! i need to learn how to knit faster! i love your work! you are my hero!
August 7, 2008 at 9:48 am
Love the color combination. Thank you for the inspiration! I have wanted to knit a few quick baby gifts.
August 7, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Love the cotton, always relaxes me to have an easy dishcloth to work on in times of stress. Please share your pattern for the burp cloths, sounds darling!