Nephews and one Niece

We had family Christmas for my side of the family yesterday. This is the handmade portion of what was gifted to my nephews and niece.

For the older boys (3 - 5) they got a cushion each as I figured they didn't really need anymore toys at the moment.



I used Jodie's technique as a starting point and went from there. The backs are simple envelope/pillowcase style as I couldn't find my zipper stash but did have more than enough denim for the extra width required for some overlap.

My niece received a couple of dresses. The bodice is based upon Tikki's rainbow dress, knit in cotton and then the skirt is just a simple rectangle (one with a bonus ruffle) that has been gathered to fit the bodice.





I'm going to assume the instant request to put one on means she likes them.

Finally my recently born baby nephew received what I think is the best thing I've made in awhile. I had lots of fun making it but was a little hesitant that I had gone too far out on a limb.



It is a pram blanket knit from Woolganic 16 ply (the same as one of the teacher's scarves from my previous post) and backed with some gorgeously soft and snuggly velour knit fabric from craftymamas.



The chart came from the book Domiknitrix but can also be found for free here.



I shouldn't have worried. Both parents loved it!