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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2017 : 09:16:48 AM
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My brother's wife is having their first baby in Feb. My sister is having her first and second (twins) in April. I would like to crochet and sew some things for them. There are a lot of patterns out there for things, but since I don't have any children of my own yet I'm not sure what the best (most useful) things are to make and what doesn't really get used. I'm sure bibs are a great idea, but what else would you recommend I make or don't make. Thanks in advance for any help :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2017 : 12:42:08 PM
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Depending on the time of year, hats are nice! Both my boys were born in the winter and the hats were nice for keeping them warm. Also I think blankets are nice. I am currently making my boys both blankets for Christmas! For my showers I loved the handmade bibs and burp cloths! Hope that helps.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2017 : 5:53:30 PM
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i try to crochet the new babies in my life - blankets. speaking of which i need to get going on 2. one for my nephew and one for my son.
Farming in WI
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2017 : 8:48:22 PM
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I found a pattern to crochet a carseat cover and some things to attach to pacifiers - Do you think those would be a good idea? What about those cocoon wrap type blankets? I also like the matching hat and diaper cover things, but I figured I should wait and see what the sex of the babies is before I start on any of those.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2017 : 09:46:50 AM
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Some themes are unisex. I personally never use the pink/girl blue/boy colors. I prefer to use a variegated yarn as a start, then add a dark color and a light color from the variegated color way and add a neutral color to bring it together. This scheme works well for a ripple pattern.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2017 : 11:30:34 AM
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I agree with Marie! I'm not a fan of gender specific colors. Neutral colors work great. Plus I really dislike that blue is for boys because I think blue is pretty for girls too.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2017 : 09:18:20 AM
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Crib sheets and pack&play sheets are expensive. So, I have made those.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2017 : 5:58:01 PM
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Judith - do you have a pattern or someplace on line I should look for making sheets?
Marie & Krista - I agree with blue for both boys and girls. I was thinking more along the lines of boys make better bears, puppies, etc. and girls would be better for butterflies and ladybugs. You know those crochet hat and diaper covers that are critters? My sister is going to do the nursery in yellow and grey so I can go with those colors. My sister-in-law is thinking of doing a woodlands theme with bears and coons and stuff like that. At least that gives me something to work with. Too many ideas is a bad thing for me LOL!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 07:07:08 AM
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Whatever you crochet, can I recommend wool rather than acrylic yarn? Babies don't sweat, they just overheat, and acrylic yarn sweaters and booties don't breathe and can cause overheating. Basically, it's a layer of plastic on baby. Wool is a breathable fiber that warms to baby's temperature and then retains heat without overheating. I've seen actual heat rashes on babies in wintertime and found they were wearing plastic fiber clothing almost exclusively. Weird, huh? Just a thought.
The most useful thing I was given for my babies was 6 dozen flat diapers. Back then we had plastic pants only and then some miracle worker designed those velcro diaper covers. They took longer to dry on the line but they were so easy to use!
I know there are patterns for them on the internet.
Allison
Farmgirl #473
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 08:33:45 AM
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I will check today, Heather. I do believe I found the pattern on-line.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 10:42:14 AM
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Deborah - I'll look into a swaddle - not sure what it is.
Allison - Thanks for the info about acrylic yarn. I didn't know that! I don't want to be causing my nieces and/or nephews to have heat rashes.
Thanks Judith. I'll check back later and see what you found.
I appreciate all the input everyone :) Farm sisters are the best.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 11:20:21 AM
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Heather it seems like your interested in those hat and diaper cover sets. I do have a book that has those patterns in it. Maybe about 10 different ones. It has sets such as a dog, rabbit, giraffe, etc. I can always send you pictures of the patterns if you are interested.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 11:59:27 AM
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Krista - sending you an e-mail.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2017 : 4:52:17 PM
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Heather, the pack n play sheet I made was with directions from www.prettyprudent.com/2010/02/baby-kid-/diy-fitted-sheet-for-pack-n-play-2/
I made both cotton and cotton flannel.
The crib sheets were for a nursery set and I have since given the pattern packet away. It was very simple.
Since then, I would only make the sheets (crib and bassinet) and not buy them. I am thinking now of making the covers for shopping cart seats and high chairs in restaurants.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2017 : 11:40:08 AM
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Sent the pictures, Heather. Let me know if there is a problem with any of them.
Krista |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2017 : 11:45:16 AM
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Thanks for the link Judith.
Krista - got the pictures! Thanks a bunch.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2017 : 8:37:13 PM
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Receiving blankets are my favorite to make, along with a quilted for mat. I have also seen some really cute crocheted crib mobiles.
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