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Posted by Jinx Minx on November 5, 2009, 2:57 pm
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> On 11/5/09 12:51 PM, in article hcv3q0$2c0m$1@adenine.netfront.net, "Jinx
>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>> First and foremost. ASK the expectant mother what she would like!!!
>>>>> She may have very decided ideas. For instance, when my dd was
>>>>> expecting
>>>>> her first, she anounced that the nursery WOULD be decorated in
>>>>> Beatrix Potter. Nothing else. A sampler which came from her inlaws
>>>>> was
>>>>> very grudgingly hung up only when they were expected to visit (mind
>>>>> you,
>>>>> in fairness, it was very poor work, unevenly stitched and with a very
>>>>> lumpy back and lots of show-through).
>>>>> She also announced that anything I knit for the baby had to be in
>>>>> acrylic. No wool, not even machine-washable, just acrylic. Not the
>>>>> cheap, scratchy acrylic, the good stuff mind you (as if I would use
>>>>> anyhthing else!). Unfortunately, her MIL crocheted a dress out of
>>>>> very
>>>>> cheap, scratchy yarn from WalMart, which was put on once for a
>>>>> picture,
>>>>> and never seen again (I told her not to throw it out, just save it for
>>>>> a
>>>>> dolly).
>>>>> With those caveats, congratulations. Baby things are such fun to
>>>>> make,
>>>>> as long as you know they will be used and appreciated.
>>>>> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
>>>> What was the reason for the no-wool edict?
>>>> It was a bit rude - no?
>>> She wanted everything for the baby to be machine washable and dryable -
>>> no
>>> handwashing as she knows herself and knew she probably wouldn't get
>>> around
>>> to it. I was happy to comply, I would rather make something which will
>>> be
>>> used and appreciated than not.
>>> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
>> I just made a blanket for my baby out of Bernat Satin. It's 100% acrylic
>> and is so soft!! Totally unlike crappy Red Heart.
> I swear my older skeins of Red Heart are much softer than the newer ones.
I think so too. I won't make anything with it any more. It's not only
scratchy as heck, their color selection is woefully stuck in another era as
well. They do have a newer line that's touted as "soft", but it still
doesn't seem as soft as other brands. I haven't tried it yet.
Jinx
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Posted by Joan E. on November 6, 2009, 11:54 am
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> I just made a blanket for my baby out of Bernat Satin. =A0It's 100% acryl=
ic
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> and is so soft!! =A0
> I also made a blanket for her out of Bernat Cotton Tots. It's 100% cotto=
n,
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> machine wash, flat to dry, but I always put it in the dryer and it turns =
out
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> just fine.
Thanks for the suggestions, Jinx! I'll have to check them out.
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> I can't help but stop and squeeze the Charmin, so to speak.
LOL! I know *exactly* what you mean, and I daresay that would apply
to most of us! =A0
Joan
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Posted by on November 5, 2009, 1:10 pm
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>> What was the reason for the no-wool edict?
>> It was a bit rude - no?
>She wanted everything for the baby to be machine washable and dryable -
>no handwashing as she knows herself and knew she probably wouldn't get
>around to it. I was happy to comply, I would rather make something
>which will be used and appreciated than not.
>Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
Can't see what is wrong with the superwash wool - can go in the
machine/dryer. All my socks are made with it, someone on the group
can apparently attest to their longevity - will have to knit her
another pair now.
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Posted by ellice on November 6, 2009, 8:50 am
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> Kalmia wrote:
>
>
>>> First and foremost. ASK the expectant mother what she would like!!!
>>> She may have very decided ideas. For instance, when my dd was expecting
>>> her first, she anounced that the nursery WOULD be decorated in
>>> Beatrix Potter. Nothing else. A sampler which came from her inlaws was
>>> very grudgingly hung up only when they were expected to visit (mind you,
>>> in fairness, it was very poor work, unevenly stitched and with a very
>>> lumpy back and lots of show-through).
>>>
>>> She also announced that anything I knit for the baby had to be in
>>> acrylic. No wool, not even machine-washable, just acrylic. Not the
>>> cheap, scratchy acrylic, the good stuff mind you (as if I would use
>>> anyhthing else!). Unfortunately, her MIL crocheted a dress out of very
>>> cheap, scratchy yarn from WalMart, which was put on once for a picture,
>>> and never seen again (I told her not to throw it out, just save it for a
>>> dolly).
>>>
>>> With those caveats, congratulations. Baby things are such fun to make,
>>> as long as you know they will be used and appreciated.
>>>
>>> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
>>
>>
>> What was the reason for the no-wool edict?
>> It was a bit rude - no?
>
> She wanted everything for the baby to be machine washable and dryable -
> no handwashing as she knows herself and knew she probably wouldn't get
> around to it. I was happy to comply, I would rather make something
> which will be used and appreciated than not.
>
> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
Not that it matters now, but the last couple of baby sweaters I did were
actually machine washable wool The superwash stuff, that you can use for
socks, is also available in some really fine, lush, soft, baby yarn. I had
the opposite - 2 moms who only wanted "natural" fibers, and point blank,
cotton wasn't going to do it for winter babies (November & January). The
LKS had a lovely stash of some Italian yarns that were machine washable
wool. I love doing baby sweaters - it's about the only thing I finish - and
quickly - it seems.
I expect you do as I do for the most part - if I'm going to make something
for a gift, I actually ask first if I'm not sure I know the people well
enough to be sure of the gift being loved - or at least liked.
My first baby quilt, I had picked out adorable fabrics, was really sure it
would be so suitable, the couples colors, even some novelty print that
suited them - and then the expectant mother told me she was having
everything for the baby done in exactly matching pieces and didn't really
want any extra quilts, etc. Oh, well. I still have the cut pieces - not
yet sewn - but think I have another local baby that would be a good giftee
for me - or I'll just finish it one day and donate it.
Ellice
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Posted by Lucille on November 5, 2009, 2:16 pm
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> lucretiabor...@fl.it wrote:
> > On Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:38:52 -0800 (PST), "Joan E."
> >>I can tell the world now.....
> >>I'm gonna be a grandma! DS & DIL are expecting their first child next
> >>June.
> >>Now, what to stitch...what to stitch? I know there's a baby blanket
> >>in the near future but I imagine I will be making other things, too.
> >>Joan
> > Hee hee Granny - I saw some baby yarn in my yarn shop the other day
> > that is oh so soft and lovely. I understand it is new. Do be sure to
> > check out the newest yarns before you start, even I could feel an urge
> > to use some of that yarn. It looks almost like chenille when knitted
> > up.
> First and foremost. ASK the expectant mother what she would like!!!
> She may have very decided ideas. For instance, when my dd was expecting
> her first, she anounced that the nursery WOULD be decorated in
> Beatrix Potter. Nothing else. A sampler which came from her inlaws was
> very grudgingly hung up only when they were expected to visit (mind you,
> in fairness, it was very poor work, unevenly stitched and with a very
> lumpy back and lots of show-through).
> She also announced that anything I knit for the baby had to be in
> acrylic. No wool, not even machine-washable, just acrylic. Not the
> cheap, scratchy acrylic, the good stuff mind you (as if I would use
> anyhthing else!). Unfortunately, her MIL crocheted a dress out of very
> cheap, scratchy yarn from WalMart, which was put on once for a picture,
> and never seen again (I told her not to throw it out, just save it for a
> dolly).
> With those caveats, congratulations. Baby things are such fun to make,
> as long as you know they will be used and appreciated.
> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
What was the reason for the no-wool edict?
It was a bit rude - no?
Not at all rude. I happen to be one of the unlucky people who really can't
tolerate wool next to my skin at all without getting an itchy rash. I can
wear a wool jacket or cardigan as long as there's something underneath and
skirts and slacks need to be lined.
Lucille
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>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>> First and foremost. ASK the expectant mother what she would like!!!
>>>>> She may have very decided ideas. For instance, when my dd was
>>>>> expecting
>>>>> her first, she anounced that the nursery WOULD be decorated in
>>>>> Beatrix Potter. Nothing else. A sampler which came from her inlaws
>>>>> was
>>>>> very grudgingly hung up only when they were expected to visit (mind
>>>>> you,
>>>>> in fairness, it was very poor work, unevenly stitched and with a very
>>>>> lumpy back and lots of show-through).
>>>>> She also announced that anything I knit for the baby had to be in
>>>>> acrylic. No wool, not even machine-washable, just acrylic. Not the
>>>>> cheap, scratchy acrylic, the good stuff mind you (as if I would use
>>>>> anyhthing else!). Unfortunately, her MIL crocheted a dress out of
>>>>> very
>>>>> cheap, scratchy yarn from WalMart, which was put on once for a
>>>>> picture,
>>>>> and never seen again (I told her not to throw it out, just save it for
>>>>> a
>>>>> dolly).
>>>>> With those caveats, congratulations. Baby things are such fun to
>>>>> make,
>>>>> as long as you know they will be used and appreciated.
>>>>> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
>>>> What was the reason for the no-wool edict?
>>>> It was a bit rude - no?
>>> She wanted everything for the baby to be machine washable and dryable -
>>> no
>>> handwashing as she knows herself and knew she probably wouldn't get
>>> around
>>> to it. I was happy to comply, I would rather make something which will
>>> be
>>> used and appreciated than not.
>>> Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.
>> I just made a blanket for my baby out of Bernat Satin. It's 100% acrylic
>> and is so soft!! Totally unlike crappy Red Heart.
> I swear my older skeins of Red Heart are much softer than the newer ones.