Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The Aftermath

Many of you may know, or followed, my journey through making several baby items for a friend's shower. Her baby shower was on Sunday. It was very nice. I had never been to a baby shower before and I wasn't sure what to expect. Her family is so creative and it was cool to see some of the things they came up with. Someone handcrafted a giant ruler so that they can measure Emiline as she grows. Nifty! There were games and the cake was decorated so beautifully. I wish I had brought my camera to take pictures.

The couple was so funny, when they opened the presents. She almost cried wen she saw the ladybug blanket. He was wowed by all of the things that he kept pulling out of the basket. My husband nudged me and gave me that "I told you so" look because I didn't think that we had done enough. I mean, afterall, it was just a blanket, two headbands, two pairs of baby booties, a hat and some other little things. They were ALL little things, except the blanket. The new parents seemed to think that I did more than I should have. I still think I could have done more. But, maybe that is just me.

Now that I'm finished with my Ladybug blanket, I have been on a quest to find something new. Something that I have not made before. My new manager came into work, this past week with a kind of wrap around her shoulders. It wasn't a shawl. I didn't know what it was, but I thought that it was super cool/cute/nifty and decided that I wanted to make it.

I found a pattern. Apparently, it is called a "mobius"? I don't know. I just finished one in a light blue.

Don't mind the random string in the background. I was trying it on to make sure it fit before I cut the yarn. I really like this, whatever the true name for it is. It has several uses and I can use it at work. It keeps your upper arms warm and super cozy! Also:

It can be used as a cowl! Which can keep your neck warm while you wear a sweater to keep your arms warm! I love it!

I found this pattern for free. I did not write it but I do love it! It took me about five-ish hours to make.

Now, I need to find something else to make. I think I spend more time trying to figure out what I want to make than I do actually making it.

If you have any ideas, let me know in the comments below. I am taking a short break from baby things before I start on a baby dress for Emiline.

Remember that you are beautiful and well loved!
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    The ladybug blanket is so cute and turned out lovely. I like the mobius (who knew?) also , may have to make for one of my daughters.

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    1. eMberzFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you. I think that I might make another mobius as a gift for my store manager. I saw her wear something similar, the other day. I think that this would make a wonderful gift for any lady in your life because it can be two different things. It is like two gifts in one! Sort of. :)

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  2. NoelleMarch 5, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I've made and gifted "wheelchair wrap" on Ravelry. Don't let the name fool you. It's a nice wrap that stays on your shoulders. I even did jumping jacks wearing one to see if it would fall off and it stayed nicely in place. Lately I've been using a K hook with worsted yarn and it goes faster and I like the way it looks.

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    1. eMberzMarch 6, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      That is very cool! Do you have a link to the pattern?
      That is also very nice of you to gift it. I like using the K hook for blankets. The projects seem to move along much faster. Although, lately I have been working with the H and I hooks.

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    2. eMberzMarch 7, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      Is it this one? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wheelchair-wrap

      There were two patterns when I searched for it on Ravelry.

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