Things To Make & Do - Toddlers 30's Style Winter Warmers

No posts for ages then two post in one day I think I need a lie down!!  

My Mum has asked me to make a woolen winter set (hat, mittens and Scarf) for her God Daughter Imogen for Christmas. So began my yearly Christmas crafting endeavor.

I new I wanted to knit something in keeping with the vintage vibe that I hold so dear, but still something that is cute enough not to look out of place on today's fashion conscious toddler. All of the patterns I used were freely available on the net - Oh the wonders of the Ravelry pattern search engine!

I loved the adult version of the 'Bow Knot Scarf' so much when I saw it on Ravelry, that I knew I wanted to make Imogen one just like it. Not only did it have a very 1930s style it also seamed a safer option for a toddler to a standard scarf as there was less risk of it getting caught and hurting her. After doing a bit of searching (again on Ravelry) I found this lovely childs winter set from Drops Yarn. It was a really easy pattern to follow, especially as it was all in garter stitch! I also really loved the ingenious way that the channel was created!

I am certainly going to make an adult sized one soon!

Once I had finished the scarf I needed to find a suitable Hat. I wanted something in keeping with the 1930s style of the scarf also it  needed to be in garter stitch.
So I improvised, buy using last years Xmas baby hats as a guide I increased the quantity of rows and stitches  so that it would fit a toddler - I hope!

Once I had finished it I felt it was a bit plainl, so I created a bow to match the scarf to go on the front.

If you like the pattern you can find it on my Ravelry page here.

Lastly the mittens, I have to confess that these have come out a tad on the large side I found the pattern at Panda Man's Knitting Corner I did loose track of my rows etc whilst doing these (watching the TV) so they have not come out as well as I would have liked - and they are a bit holey around the thumb!.  The pattern however is very easy to follow, though it does require you to work out the sizing for your self, clearly not my strong point!

This year there are, including Imogen, two extra little ones to make for which means I am currently sporting very achy hands from all the knitting I have been doing. So far Imogen's winter set is the only thing I have finished.
I am hoping to have more to show you all soon. Plus progress on my Perfect Xmas Jumper too!

I am off to my parents this weekend for an early birthday treat!- I'm going to relive a bit of my teenage youth, I will tell all on my return!

Have a great Weekend!

Wendy