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Sock Monkeys and Elephants for Our Little Guy

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Bonnie

 

 

Ah, the waiting . . . It’s interesting that when I reflect on the things that I’ve learned in life, I see how much God has taught me about waiting, yet I still find it hard to be patient and trust His timing. I am so ready for baby to be here, but so far, there’s not much sign that says it’ll be happening right away. While I wait, I’m relaxing a lot and really enjoying my new-found love of knitting! It’s so nice to have a hobby that I can do while I have my feet up (in hopes that I might actually have ankles again someday).

 

 

 

This little sock monkey set was inspired by the sweater in the picture below. I didn’t knit the sweater–it was actually a gift from a very sweet friend. When it arrived in my mail, I knew right away that I wanted to make a whole set to go with it!

I started with embroidering a sock monkey on a newborn-size laptee (from my Little One Layette pattern). Then I added a pair of knitted Picky Pants longies in newborn and, of course, every little sock monkey needs a hat!

The longies, hat and sweater were all knit with Patons Classic Wool which is readily available at craft stores like Michaels and Joann, and is a great wool to start with if you’re just learning to knit!


Then there’s the Eliott Elephant set. It’s entirely possible that I’ve been daydreaming about this set since I found out that we’re having a new little boy. The elephant fabric is so cute! I made this one in size 0-3 months with small Picky Pants, so it might not fit right away. The yarn was custom-dyed by the very talented Tasha of Eva Baby Designs on BFL.


I had plenty of the coordinating Eliott striped knit, so I also made a matching hat and a pair of knit pants (from my LOL pattern, as well).

Now, I just need this baby boy to come out so he can try out these clothes that I’ve been working so hard to create just for him! I know, patience, mama–baby will come when it’s time . . .

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0 thoughts on “Sock Monkeys and Elephants for Our Little Guy”

  1. Morgan says:
    February 3, 2010 at 12:45 am

    That sock money set is so cute I can’t stand it! *knock knock* Come out, baby boy, and let mommy dress you up. 🙂

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  2. Tina Mackey says:
    February 3, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Oh my, those outfits are insanely adorable and you are insanely talented! Your little man is going to be the best dressed baby on the block!!
    (And I understand the waiting. My #2 came at 42 weeks and my #3 came at 42 weeks and a day!)

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  3. Tasha says:
    February 3, 2010 at 5:29 am

    Those outfits are uber cute. You are very talented, mama! I just looked thru your other recent posts and I have no idea how you do it all. Your creations are all so nice and your kids looks so cute and happy. WTG! 😀

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  4. Jackie says:
    February 3, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    I love all of the things you made for the baby. You are getting close, right? You look so cute. 🙂

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  5. Yara says:
    February 4, 2010 at 12:37 am

    So cute! I wanna knit now (I do, but havent finished anything in way too long)
    Start making mediums, because they grow so fast : )

    Reply
  6. Casey says:
    February 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Beautiful! You did a wonderful job!!

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  7. tammie says:
    May 20, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    i love those outfits; they are too too cute. i have an addiction to sock monkey clothing, blankets, etc. i have never seen anything like your little outfit!! love it!! congrats on your new bundle!!

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