Longies on VW

update 10/02/07: Found the third picture I had been looking for to show VW's sweet face
Can't get the picture to be next to the others so I'll just take up space again. :-/
Wanted to add here that I made the legs at the same time with the large circular method. Love having them made a the same time. When you're finished with one, you're basically finished with the other at almost the same moment. Ahhhh.......

As promised, here are a couple more pictures of the acrylic longies made with lettuce edging, ribbed waistband with drawstring holes, too. Vincent Wesley graciously tried them on and likes them. My little thin guy fits into the Sheepy Pants pattern well. These are a large and VW is 2.5 and around 27/28 lbs. now, half as high as his 4' 10" Mama. He says he likes his pants and wanted to wear them the other day over a pair of wool soakers and big night time diaper. heh Told him maybe the next day as he had enough on already. He said, "Okay." Too cute.

Vincent Wesley is sporting an organic cotton/hemp t-shirt that drapes so nicely- love that fabric as it wears and cleans well and is great for the environment. I folded it up so one can see the longies better. Still having a hard time getting a really good picture of them- color, stitch definition, etc. My hippie child, but that goes with a mama born in 1960.

I've almost finished a pair of newborn longies to match. I had yarn left so thought I'd make a pair of newborn ones as well. Too cute and so small. I thought "How small" then thought "But VW was much smaller with no buns, no waist, and at newborn time, no thighs..." He's only added chunky thighs. Will get picks of those soon. The newborn longies, not the chunky thighs. :-) Don't know if one can see the little twisted cord small bows on each side of the drawstring. Extra twisted cord makes for invention/ideas. I threaded them through one eyelet of the drawstring and part of the ribbing at an angle. Looks cute.

I find the Sheepy Pants pattern to be more for thinner babies. Anyone else finding that? I don't think my gauge is off. The measurements, esp. when one checks gauge- not my favorite thing to do, are true to what the pattern says, and this is also esp. for a worsted/DK weight yarn. I've been reading about the classifications of weight of yarns and it's very interesting.

The "wrench" that VW is holding is connected to a boomba/balloon which was given to him by an Office Depot person at one of their stores that just opened. One of the helium ones, all red, matching "his" longies well. He was thrilled and carried it around almost constantly for two days until it deflated almost to the floor, even taking it in the bathtub with him.I let him take it to bed with him but removed it shortly after for safety. Boomba/balloons are his second favorite toy next to water. Yeh, cheap kid, uhhhh....... inexpensive toys.

Stash enhancement- 1 soaker finished already!

Well, I bought this yarn yesterday and as stated in reply to a comment, it was talking to me begging me to knit! I had bubby in my arms and just picked up the wool and needles, had no pattern and just played with it, this is the result. I cast on too wide so the side seams-yes I knitted it flat. are along the front and I also picked up a crochet hook( I dont crochet!) and I don't know what stitch it is but it looks ok and is the same all the way round, so I have a fully complete soaker in just a few hours, all done whilst holding Logan- I was truly desperate to knit-LOL. I am not sure whether to add a drawstring or not, but I had yarn left, so I could and this is like a medium/large?

Stash enhancement therapy-AKA shopping!!!

Hi all, I had to go into the big smoke for a Drs appointment today so I made sure to leave nice and early and hop the tram into the wool store and lo and behold they had sale stock- So I just HAD to buy some-lol.

Longie and soaker fodder galore. I love the green but only 2 skeins so whether it will be enough for a small sheepy pants with contrast trim I dont know, other wise it will be a soaker.

Kind regards, Mel

(who is desperate for a quiet home day tomorrow so I can knit!

First Pair of Longies, DONE!

Wahoo!!! Here are my first finished Longies, I love them!!! I made the Sheepy Pants pattern size Medium. The yarn I used was Malabrigo Chunky, colorway Noveimbre number 275. I did the elastic enclosure waistband and seed stitch cuffs. Oh, and I also used pink Peace Fleece for the waistband. I love this pattern and will be casting on for more very soon. A very quick and easy knit.

No longies, but another new soaker

Hi all,

Well I finally finished another soaker for Logan. These have quite a high rise as the pure wool I used has felted quite short on previous soakers-hence the need for more. I can get going on some more longies now these are done, well after I finish his little vest I am making and his all in one long leg and long sleeve footed suit.

Finally finished.. These are my Belladonna longies. They turned out really cute. I did a basic seed stitch cuff and love them. I wish I had made them a bit longer, but.. Cute regardless. The leg patterning is awesome. Not bad for a first koolaid dye job.. LOL
Lana

Latest longies - and an outfit!

I couldn't help but add a little bit of bragging to this post *g*, I've completed my second pair of longies, in Patons Classic Wool, colour Blueberry, but I added a jacket this time! It is the Baby Albert, from Sally Melville's The Knit Stitch (a teeny Einstein jacket):



I am having so much fun with these pants! Next up I think I will be doing some really girly ruffled pants in this Galway Paint colourway (525):

girly Malabrigo longies

Here are the girly ones I am working on- using malabrigo in the Melilla colorway.

Longies & Pinwheel blanket

Well all I finally finished the longies for my friend. I also knit some of the LTK Felted Mocs. They're in the wash felting right now! The yarn is Tykie Knits Dark Koi Pond. They were knit with the Picky Pant pattern. I was going to use Sheepy Pants on my next project when I had to start these so now I'll be starting Sheepy Pants in the next day or so!
Here are the felted mocs - prior to felting.

Finally - my dd's pinwheel blanket. This is from yarn that I dyed using rose petals from roses my dh gave me for my birthday just a few days after dd was born. I wasn't sure whether to knit longies or this blanket. I'm so glad that I chose the blanket! This is something she can put on a coffee or end table when she's older if she chooses.


and the roses that I used to dye the yarn with:


so off to start some new longies for dd as it has turned quite chilly here the last few days! It was 37 degrees this morning around 7 a.m. However, it's supposed to be 89 one day this next week!

dh is also still asking when I'm going to make him some socks!

Hello!

Hi everyone! I am new to this kal! My name is Kim and I live in Utah. I am currently knitting my first pair of longies! I have done a lot of soakers, but everytime I do longies, I get messed up on the legs and frog them. I will do these though! I am using the Sheepy Time pattern and love it. I have 2 skeins of Malabrigo Chunky in the Noviembre colorway that I am using. This won't be enough and I am on a big yarn diet, so I am using some pink Peace Fleece (I don't know the colorway, it was from my sil's stash) for the waistband and leg cuffs. I hope it turns out as cute as I have it visioned in my head ;)
Anyway, there is what I have done so far :) I look forward to getting to know you all and seeing all the great Longies!

finished "Lochness Meets Yoshi"

so happy with the way these turned out. Next is a pair out of Malabrigo for a little girl. Will be my first time time trying ruffles!

Not longies, but knit...

I haven't made much progress on longies, here's why.

I have written this pattern, and I need someone to test knit for me. My blog is on the side, let me know if you'd like a free pattern to test.

No longies, but a new soaker

I want to make longies, but I needed soakers first.

So, I have been working at these for a while, I finished them all but the leg cuffs and so they sat until I could get a few minutes to pick up the stitches. I can knit with bub in arms but I find picking up stitches neatly without being able to see them properly over Logan in his wrap sling a bit difficult. Especially with 4 needles-lol. They are in DK Cleckheatons machine wash crepe as I had it in my stash!

Finished my first pair of longies!! Yeah!!

Have finished my first pair of longies: Sheepy Pants pattern, large, with lettuce edging, and Red Heart Super Saver (Classic) Yarn Sunshine Print, 100% acrylic.
Photo from here: http://www.shoppalstores.com/calicospiceshop/thumb//thumb0798sunshineprint.jpg
The photo of the yarn skein has better color. I don't know why I can't get good color with my little Kodak EasyShare but it's very difficult. Color of the longie photos are way off.

Well, I'm not sure how to get these pictures to sit next to each other so I'll just take up the space. :-) I'll try to get better pcitures and the tiny little addition that made them even cuter. The reds are deeper and pink isn't quite as pink, etc. I remember reading somewhere about their being some kind of filter on the cameras that messes with the red colorings so that's probably why it gets such crummy color. Wish I had a girl. Maybe I'll try them on Vincent Wesley and take a picture. I don't think that will scar him for life at all. He'll be adorable in them. He says they are "pwitty."
Can you tell which picture is the front and which is the back? I didn't think one would be able to, but it is barely discernible.


later gators, loraine

I started a new pair last night. These are the Belladona longies. Love the waistband. These are out of hand dyed patons wool. I used Koolaid for these ones. Kind of neat how the leg patterned like that. Never dyed wool before. LOL

Will post a finished picture when i get them done. I do not like the gusset on these. I will have to patch a couple holes in the gusset, but no biggie. My neice will never know. LOL

And on we go...

I finished the Mosaic Moon Longies.

I'm on to two customs with the 3 Irish Girls 'Tierney' colorway. One person wanted orange trim - the other blue trim, so I do get some variation! The orange trimmed one will also have a matching hat to go with it. This is what I got done last night:

I've had to put the Zenstring 'Strawberry Fields' on hold for now. They are for my youngest, so its ok if she has to wait for a bit :) After the 3IG longies, I'll be doing a custom with some yarn dyed by Alfabette Zoope. Not sure what the colorway is, but I'm doing a trade for a YYMN spot and the momma is having the yarn sent directly to me. Should be fun!

Total Count: 2 down; 4 to go!

I finally finished these.

We've been so busy, and I just haven't been able to get to my needles as often as I need to. But now I have big motivation to hurry...I got a spinning wheel!!! I love it, and I could spin until my legs and right elbow hate me, but I'm trying not to go crazy until I get used to it. I'm knitting pilot cap testers like I have an unhealthy obsession with covering babies' heads. I'm also knitting the first of my daughters wool stash. We live in TX, and usually winter is about four days in Feb, but it's been weird weather lately, and I want to be ready incase we have more cold weather than usual. I got this yarn from a coop, and dyed it myself, the colorway is called "Elizabeth"

(After my daugter, of course) I have the longies done waist to crotch, and I'm picking up stitches for the legs as soon as I finish two more caps. This is the first time I've used corridale, and I love it. It feels good, it knits beautifully, and the fabric feels so soft and has a beautiful sheen. I definately need more of this.

Lana's Longies

Well I have finally taken pictures of the Sheepypants I just finished. Another pair of longies on the needles. LOL I love knitting these. My sister is going to love me when she gets this next package. 3 longies and 2 soakers.. Gotta love it.

These ones are a bit long in the rise, but seem to be great on Hallie.
rise= 20 inches
hips= 16 inches
inseam= 9.5 inches
Not sure what size you would call them, I just call them cute.. LOL

Almost finished my first pair of longies!!!

I've been working diligently on my first pair of longies. Decided on the acrylic yarn in the reds/yellow/orange/pink color I have had forever and they are looking nice. Am doing a lettuce edge- my first time with this, also. I've done ruffled but not lettuce. Since it's only VW and I, I keep asking Vincent Wesley, "Do you like these pants?" and he keeps answering a resounding, "Yea!" This kid must be mine. :-)

Will try to post pictures but not sure if camera has enough juice for more pictures.

Sheepy Pants pattern, large, with lettuce edging, and Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Sunshine Print. I'm always amazed how different it is to do needlework with natural fibers and then with plastic "fibers."

Photo from here: http://www.shoppalstores.com/calicospiceshop/thumb//thumb0798sunshineprint.jpg

Continental knitting observation: trying to learn this but is it right that the right hand needle, doing it as a right hander, is "scraping" the left forefinger with each stitch? If so, I don't know how people do it unless the finger toughens up like in guitar playing. :-)

later gators, loraine

Favorite Yarns?

It's sure quiet - everyone must be knitting knitting (not me...I'm still waiting on a trade)! Anyway, I thought I'd post with the following question: What are your favorite yarns with which to knit longies?

Feel free to flash them for all to see or link us there!

BTW...I don't have a favorite - yet!

Stephanie

Anyone want Manos?

Hey all!! My name is Stephanie and I'm new here. I hope I can ask this question so here goes:

Does anyone want 2 skeins of Manos Del Uruguay 111 Eclipse? Okay, I'm sure you'll do (it's fabulous) BUT here's the kicker - I want to trade it for 2 skeins 100PureWool in girly colors!

I want to knit my first pair of longies out of 100PureWool but am short on cash so thought someone might be up for a simple straight across trade!

Let me know in the comments if you're interested and thanks!

Stephanie

First Longies - done!

I'm on a quest to do a garment a week until my due date - December 7. I love being able to get these done so quickly, now I just have to hope that they are going to fit!

SheepyPants:



I used the leftover yarn (Patons - Good Earth colourway) to finish a pair of Curly Purly soakers:



I'm on a roll

Two pair of shorties finished

well i tried to make my boys some monster booty pants bc my oldest ds has begged for a pair for a while now and I just can't get a custom for him so I thought I would try my hand at making them some. The boys love them and actually ask to wear them all the time.

No Longies Yet...

I still have not started my longies! :( I've ordered some PureWool, so I can't wait to get it to start on some. I did finish a Sheepy Sack that I posted on my blog. (Click on Cheryl on the right if you want to see it.) It was easy to do and I love a project that you can finish quickly. Gives you that instant gratification. I'm inspired by all the great work everyone else is doing! Keep up the good inspiration everyone.
Cheryl

Aundrea's Monday Night Check In

I finished the second pair of shorties tonight ... will have to take pictures tomorrow as both children are sleeping ... I have a pair of longies to start next I guess ... I keep putting off longies bc shorties are so much quicker and we really don't need longies here anyway

William's First Soaker

I finally got around to posting about finishing my longies. I actually finished them last Monday! I have a start on another pair using a really soft 100% wool in mint green that I found on clearance from JoAnn's. I don't recall the name right now, but it is an exclusive for JoAnn's.