Sunday 1 November 2009

For Amelia

On Tuesday, only a week old, poor little Amelia was back in hospital with jaundice. She was placed under and over special lamps to cure her, Mum and Dad stayed at the hospital too. Not an ideal start but after 3 days they were all home again, the little dot is doing well and putting on weight. So I have been busy knitting as you can see. I made the larger of the wrap cardigans this week, the smaller is one I gave to Pam's new granddaughter when she was born, she has outgrown in now and Pam kindly got it back for Amelia. That's the kind of recycling we like. There's also a little hat to keep her cosy.This is the cardy for which I lost the final and essential ball of yarn. Kate, The Graveyard Gypsy read my blog and contacted me to say she had some of the same leftover from the same project. The parcel arrived in the post this week, in some lights there was a slight difference in the shades but since most of the lighter one was used for the collar I thinks its OK and enabled me to finish. Thanks Kate, how kind of you, I will be looking out for a special reward for you when I'm in Italy later this week, though I understand if I don't find anything suitable, I don't always get to many shops apart from the builders yard, chocolate is acceptable.Though I love knitting socks and I will be making them for Amelia when she gets older, I couldn't resist these little cotton ones in John Lewis, £5 for 5 pairs, so sweet, so pretty, just like my little (great) niece.

16 comments:

  1. The little wrap around cardigans are so pretty, I love them. And how lucky you were to get some yarn to finish off the cabled cardi. I bet you find that missing ball now! Have fun in Italy.

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  2. Oooo...those little wrap cardis fro Amelia are gorgeous! And so cute those little socks...aaawww... So sorry she's having a time with jaundice. Hope very much all will be well and she'll be home again soon. :o) BEAUTIFUL job on that purple cardi--that pattern is wonderful. Just fantastic knitting, Jenny! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

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  3. So glad she's on the mend. The worst bit about having kids is the worry!!! Love the knitting and the socks are so sweet. xxx

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  4. Good to hear you managed to get some yarn to finish the cardi which looks gorgeous. I remember knitting crossover cardigans for my daughter when she was little (using Phildar patterns and wool which seemed to be popular at the time).

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  5. Glad she is doing well now....your cardis are beautiful!
    Such delicate knitting, just a shame they outgrow them so quick!
    Hugs for you all
    Karen x

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  6. Hope Amelia is doing fine now... such a worry for everyone I am sure. Love the knitting... those wrap cardigans are so cute aren't they, I made a couple some time ago.

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  7. These are so lovely, I love the colours and the designs are so intricate. Hope she's all better now.

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  8. So many beautiful things.
    I hope everything will be well for her.
    Alfazema

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  9. What beautiful knitted cardigans. Gorgeous colours - so nice to have a change from baby pink.

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  10. Such pretty cardigans - she will look like a little ballerina. Have a great trip away from the cold, wind and rain! x

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  11. Your little cardigans are really pretty ..... such gorgeous shades of pink. Those socks too! So sweet. I may have to pop along to John Lewis myself. Have a good trip to Italy! Crafty escape from the approaching winter? Ros

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  12. My thoughts are with you for little Amelia, Im sure she will be just fine.
    They areso delicate at the age but its quite amazing how strong they seem to be...
    I dont ahve long to go now until my new grandchildren are here, yoo hoo.
    I heard on the radio this morning that there was a lot of rain over your way so i just wanted to pop on in and say Hi and make sure you was ok.

    Love the little wrap cardigans, so very pretty and that was lucky that you could find some more wool to finish off that very snuggly cardgian.
    Stay warm by that stove, and your cake looks YUMMEE.
    Stay Safe.
    Tracey

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  13. Those cardigans are beautiful, such wonderful knitting and pretty colours; Amelia will be the best dressed baby around. Enjoy Italy-hope the sun shines for you!

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  14. what lovely lovely cardigans and how lucky to find the lost yarn!...have a lovely time in Italy...not in flip flops I hope its a bit chilly...

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  15. What pretty little cardigans! And that cable cardigan is superb.

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  16. Beautiful knits, patterns always look like a foreign language to me! Hope the little one is doing ok again.

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