Knitting & Crochet: Infant
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Summer Knitting Ideas
Asked by J.K. from Omaha
on March 21, 2012
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Not sure how many people on here knit but even those who don't can answer this!
I'm addicted to knitting, but in the summer/spring months I don't enjoy it as much b...
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- My grandma makes kitchen washcloths from cotton yarn. Not very exciting, but quick, easy and they make the BEST washcloths. I have so many I can easily use a fresh o...
- teacup and apple cozies, have you seen them, adorable? Facial wash cloths, light, airy summer shrugs, bags... scroll down, some neat summer ideas here: https://www.go...
- We have knitters and crocheters in my oiffice. They make all kinds of great stuff. From summer cover ups, to vests to skirts to shirts to shawls. It really does make a...
Need Help Learning How to Crochet!!!!
Asked by M.R. from Salt Lake City
on August 16, 2009
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I grew up watching my mom crochet but I was never interested in the subject. Until I saw a lady at work crocheting a blanket. I was pregnant at the time and I wanted t...
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- M., It depends on what you want. Your local yarn shops probably offers lessons. JoAnn and Michaels craft stores both have basic how to lessons. If there are some ol...
- Hi M., I taught myself how to crochet last year. Once I learned how to work my hands and read the patterns it was rather easy, you just have to stick with it and t...
- I am new to crochet too. I like this site: http://www.crochetspot.com/ Learning to crochet: http://www.crochetspot.com/learning-to-crochet/ How to read crochet ...
Best Way to Learn to Crochet?
Asked by T.C. from Birmingham
on September 22, 2010
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I am not a very crafty person but I really need and badly want to learn a new hobby. I really would like to learn to sew but can't afford a sewing machine. I really wo...
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- Go to a hobby store and get a simple basic how to book, or even better find someone who does crochet and have them show you one stitch. Best thing to start is a simple...
- I crochet quite a bit and love it! I take my projects with me everywhere. What I like most is that when I am out at the park or socializing with friends, I have my han...
- Taking a class shouldn't be out of the question. Hire a sitter for about two hours. A class like this usually lasts about 1 hour. If you go to the local craft store th...
Knitting Wool Soakers for Nighttime Use
Asked by J.J. from Pittsburgh
on March 3, 2008
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We've used cloth diapers successfully with our son (now 21 mos) and he's ready for a bigger size wool soaker for nighttime use. They are pretty expensive and you need...
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- Being the owner of a wahm cloth diapering company since 2002 you can bet my eyes widened with a glimmer. Congrats on 21 months in cd. It is so good to see that there...
- This website has several links for patterns. http://diaperpages.com/soaker.php
- You can find many free patterns for soakers on the internet. Just do a search. There are many. You can also make them from old wool sweaters...there are also free pa...
Sleep Advice for Premature Infant
Asked by S.S. from New York
on February 14, 2008
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My premature infant (18 weeks old, 8 weeks past due date) will only sleep in my husband and my arms or in the bed next to us. We try to put him down for naps, but he w...
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- My son was also a preemie, born at 31 weeks. We used a humidifier in the room, I think the noise helped. In addition, my son loved watching the ceiling fan--go figur...
- my son did the same - only slept on me or my husband for 3 months...and only laying on his stomach which meant he was on our chests..just go wtih it and enjoy your lit...
- I tried swaddling my premature daughter too and it didn't work at first. THen I heard about Dr.Karp and his DU-Du (down up down up) technique. It worked like a charm. ...
Do You Crochet? Someone?? Anyone???
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 22, 2011
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I have wanted to learn for a long time... picked up several books and patterns here and there, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot make heads or tails of the croche...
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- Sorry, I don't, but will you make me a beanie! They sound adorbale. I bet there is a niche market for those.
- Have you looked at ravelry.com? They have lots of things. You can even narrow your search to just crochet and free patterns. I always narrow it even further to pict...
- There is a book out there something about teach yourself crochet visually, that a friend of mine swears by. I haven't looked for it but I have the same trouble as you...
Looking for Baby Doll Diaper Crochet Pattern
Asked by P.R. from Joplin
on April 25, 2008
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I am looking for a baby doll diaper crochet pattern. My daughter wants diapers for her baby doll and I don't want to spend money on baby doll diapers. I haven't found ...
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- I don't have an answer on the crocher pattern, but I started buying my daughter the cheapest real diapers I could find. There lot's cheaper than the doll ones. Hope th...
- Hi P., I don't know about a crochet pattern but last year I found plastic doll diapers with snaps at Kmart for about $2 or $3 dollar for 2. Good luck J.
- I would try Joann's or Hobby Lobby
Overly Needy Infant?
Asked by A.V. from New York
on December 8, 2008
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I have a beautiful 4-month old boy and while he is relatively easy to soothe and calm down, he becomes intolerably fussy within 2 minutes of being put down anywhere. I...
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- A., LOL You did the same thing I did with my 4th child, he is spoiled. I walked around with him at my chest in the Snuggly. Finally I had to start putting him down or...
- Hello, You got a lot of advice about this. My favorite book was The Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg, very easy non-judgemental reading. Although it may be too soon f...
- My son is the exact same way...The Dr. said he could be getting ready to teethe. But I do feel your anguish, I have days of migranes from this!!!! I don't think it's b...
Crochet Hats
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on November 4, 2011
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Does anyone know of a website i can order a crocheted hat for my daughter?
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- I do!! My friend makes the cutest hats...and models them on her baby girl. http://www.etsy.com/shop/clarebearhats Good luck!
- http://www.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchContextPath=All%2BProducts%2F%2F%2F%2FUserSearch%3Dhat&searchRefinementMode=refine&searchOrigText=crochet+hat&searchOrigDivNa...
- Check out haloheaven.com I've found some cute crocheted hats for my girl and tutus...very inexpensive! Also, etsy.com
Best Infant Sling for Short Moms
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on January 5, 2010
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I'm about to have my second baby any day and am looking for a recommendation on the best sling or wrap-type carrier (not a basic Baby Bjorn-type front carrier) to use ...
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- I had a sling that i never used, a bjorn that hurt my back, and a wrap that I LOVED. These were all hand-me-downs from friends, but I think the wrap may be called Mob...
- I'm not sure if they still have them, but the Pump Station in Santa Monica used to have a free sling clinic Monday and Wednesdays. You could see all the different typ...
- Hi M., Look into the Moby Wrap. If you stop by Milkalicious, a breast feeding boutique by you, they will happily show you how to wear it! I think you will really li...
