Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Baby knit give away #1


As I have been a knitter long before I had kids, and always knit baby things for the instant gratification, there are quite a few things in my cupboard that never got worn since my babies were both too big and born in the middle of a hot Adelaide summer. Since there are no more babies planned for us, it's time to let these go. I was saving them for baby gifts when friends had babies but every time I give a hand knit as a baby gift I just don't feel it gets appreciated, or the person gets a million hand knit things from grandparents and older relatives I feel they just get tossed aside and added to the pile.


So I have decided to give them away here instead, scattered throughout the year. First up is this little cotton jumper and matching socks in lavender and blue, both 0-3m. Knitted about 5yrs ago but stored carefully and never worn. To win just leave a comment here explaining why you'd love a handknit for your baby (or friend/relative's baby). Winner to be announced on the last day of the month.

9 comments:

Dani said...

Oh what a sweet little set! Please enter me in your give away this would be perfect for my SIL bub who is due next month.

It's such a shame when all that hard work doesn't get appriciated, I have pretty much stopped making gifts for this reason, so sad!

monicat said...

Hi I have a dear friend due with her first bub in March ( a little boy) and this set would be perfect for her!

Kylie said...

Dont put me in the comp - just wanted to let you know that I think that this is a sweet idea:) It is so cute:)

Sereknitty said...

Oh, so cute! I have a new grandson arriving end of April who would look adorable in that gorgeous outfit!

Jodes said...

It's gorgeous Joy. My cousin and his wife are taking temporary custody of their little 2 week old nephew on Monday and they have very little for him ATM. This would be gorgeous for him. I'd knit something but I'm a wee bit time poor ATM.

TheArchivist said...

The set is adorable! Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway.
I can't imagine someone not appreciating this set as a gift.

AJ said...

Very Cute but too small for Aden...I'll be on the look out for something bigger and boy-ish for winter! ;)

Becky said...

What a wonderful giveaway, too generous really.

I would love this set for my friend who has just had a prem baby boy. She always said she would love to learn to knit as she has fond memories of her gran knitting for her when she was a child.

Vicki said...

OMG how adorable is that outfit!!
You are truly one gifted knitter!
xoxo