From fibre to yarn to garment

This is the Merino tops I dyed with Fern a couple of weeks ago.

This is the yarn I spun and plied from the tops.
I didn't over spin the yarn this time! It was so soft and squishy.
I probably under plied it this time but it still knitted up nice.

I'm knitting a soaker for the new baby.

And it's done!

The yarn worked up very soft, beautiful next to the skin.

Easiest Crochet Soaker Ever

This is a free Crochet Soaker Pattern
It's very simply crocheted as a flat rectangle, folded and seamed.
I picked up stitches around the leg openings and knitted a rib cuff.

The rise of the soaker can be folded down to fit a smaller baby.

Crochet creates a denser fabric which is great for night nappies.
The yarn is Knittery Merino and I hand dyed it.
The soaker took just under 100gms.
It worked up very quickly, I finished this in a day!

I don't like sewing PUL

Lilly has started wetting the bed at night again.
I think because she sleeps heavy as she no longer has an afternoon nap.
She's got a little big for my fitted nappies so I have made her a pair of pull up nappy pants.

I bought this pattern back when Lilly was toilet training.
The pattern is Potty Dance Pants from Darling Diapers.

I don't like sewing PUL it's a real pain, it never feeds well.
I used some French Terry as the inside fabric and Hemp as the absorbent fabric.

I didn't get the elastic stretched right in the legs either, but it will do.

As a first go at sewing these it's probably not too bad.
I need to order some more PUL from my friend Jodie at Nappies Covered to make Lilly another pair.

Michael has never worn a disposable nappy. I'm rather proud of this. We have traveled and still managed to keep him entirely in cloth.

It's lucky I haven't given my newborn stash away....... ;-)

Sweet baby soakers

Sweet baby soakers for Michael. Such an easy cute pattern.

Cro Knit Shorties and soakers

DRD Croknit Soakers


Croknit soakers - small
Knitted waist and leg bands for better, softer fit.

Cro Knit Shorties - newborn/small

DRD Croknit shorties
knitted waistband for a better, softer fit.
A shell edge to the pant leg
Extra short rows at the back
hip 38cm rise 40cm inside leg 4cm

A close up - the stitching is dense making a nice thick wool fabric
Crochet soakers are not as stretchy as knitted and don't fit as long.
Their density makes them perfect for heavy wetters and nights.

I've been busy working on store items. One day I'll get around to the stocking :) I'll let you know on the blog when it will finally happen.

Fluffy Mail

How cute are these! I received these in the post today. they are a Starbunz Cheetah Pocket, a Cute Tooshies Bamboo Delights and a Tots Bots Bamboozles. A beautiful surprise. They are in exchange for some soakers I knitted for Mel's boys.

The nappies came from Darlings Down Under

I can't wait to put them on Michael. Why would anyone put plastic on a babies bum? when they could be using these beautiful creations.





Big sisters are so useful! Michael is just so adored by all his siblings. I have lots of helpers who just love to give Michael a cuddle while I get dinner cooked. I am so lucky to have six beautiful children. I love being a mum.