And the winner is...Goody Two Shoes Knit Baby Loafers!

I got so many responses, both via e-mail and via blog comments, to the "Name that pattern" contest to name the baby loafers that choosing the winner was very difficult! However, the one that seemed to fit the best was Goody Two Shoes! Congrats to the lucky winner...you get the pattern for free! I hope you all enjoy knitting these adorable booties as much as I've enjoyed designing and creating them.

Knitted with a worsted weight yarn and only needing two 50g. balls (one for the main color and one for the contrasting color), the Goody Two Shoes Knit Baby Loafers pattern is a must for your collection. Ranging in sizes from Toddler 1-2 to Toddler 5-6, they're sure to be the perfect fit! You can purchase them below or on Ravelry as well!

$4.00

To purchase, click the "Buy Now" button below. After processing payment via Paypal, be sure to click the orange "Complete Purchase" button. A link to the pattern pdf will be emailed to you...

...or, feel free to use the E-junkie cart option for multiple pattern purchases. Simply click "Add To Cart" below and continue shopping on www.mondaymorningknits.com! When you're done shopping, click "View Cart" from any page to complete your order and get knitting!

Knitting and Camping...do they mix?

Have you ever tried to knit while camping? I attempted this feat over the weekend hoping that I'd come back from the mountains with loads done. Hmmm...not so fast, Melissa. First things first, camping is very dirty. It's been a year and I'd forgotten just how much dirt Mother Nature has at her disposal. My knitting over the course of the weekend went something like this: sit down, take out my project, get through half a row when all of a sudden I hear, "Mom, Taylor is eating dirt!" or "Mom, I got an owie!" or, at times, "Honey, when are we eating?" So, down onto my chair the needles would go and off I'd go to the rescue.

My only saving grace was nap time. It's still light enough to work and no little fingers caked with grime are trying to see what I'm doing. No one's calling my name, wanting food or needing Dr. Mom. For two hours in the afternoon, I was in heaven. Beautiful, tall pine trees creating the perfect amount of shade, cool weather, birds chirping, squirrels scurrying and my knitting...ooh, life is good!

Tell me, what unlikely places have you found yourself knitting? The most bizarre place receives their choice of either the Baby Loafer pattern or the Sweet Lil' Thing Toddler Dress pattern for free!

(Here I am competing in the annual Jiffy Pop-off!)

Baby Loafer Pattern Needs A New Name!

For as much as I love Target, sometimes I feel like my kids are wearing the exact same things as everyone else. Don't you see that..."Oooh, I love those shoes, I've got them in green. Target, right?" It's the same for shirts, skirts, sundresses, bathing suits, toys. So, I decided to buck the trend and knit some loafers for my kids to wear around the house, out to dinner, to friend's places, to church, where ever! I came up with these loafers but I'm having a hard time figuring out the perfect name...any ideas? I just keep calling them Baby Loafers but that has no personality!  Comment below with your ideas and the winner gets the pattern for free!

New Pattern! GG's Cozy Knit Baby Booties Are Ready for You!

I love these booties - my kids do, too! My son is always wanting to wear them and I have to remind him that they are not "outdoor" shoes! I love that they're snug and not falling off his tootsies all the time, plus, they're almost cuter than he is...almost! Anyway, for those who are new to mondaymorningknits.com, these booties came about in a way one wouldn’t expect. I was at a friend’s house and we got to talking about knitting (she doesn’t knit but loved the things I’ve knitted). She showed me a pair of booties her great grandmother (called Nanny) had made her and her cousins. "Unfortunately," she continued, "Nanny's no longer with us and no one knows how to make the booties. Do you think you could figure them out?” “Absolutely!” I replied. I made good on my promise and so here they are…ready to cozy up to some bare baby feet.

$3.00

To purchase, click the "Buy Now" button below. After processing payment via Paypal, be sure to click the orange "Complete Purchase" button. A link to the pattern pdf will be emailed to you...

...or, feel free to use the E-junkie cart option for multiple pattern purchases. Simply click "Add To Cart" below and continue shopping on www.mondaymorningknits.com! When you're done shopping, click "View Cart" from any page to complete your order and get knitting!

They're done! GG's Cozy Knit Baby Booties

GG's Cozy Knit Baby Booties have been completed and they look sooooo cozy.  I think I'm going to knit them for myself as well!  Anyway, after one failed attempt at figuring out the pattern, I've finally hit upon it!  Tell me what you think!

Better yet, the pattern is nearly finished!  If you want to be notified when this pattern goes on sale, just enter your name and email below and I will personally notify you when GG's Cozy Knit Baby Booties Pattern is ready!



Have you ever had a project that you just couldn't get quite right?  What's happened with it since you tossed it in the closet?
The "updated" (in yellow) and the original (in pink) - I think it's right on!