14 April 2010

is it cheating?

I did an op-shop (opportunity shop/thrift etc etc...) hunt this time, and found this beauty for $4.99.  Yes it is handknitted, but in China, so I didn't feel too guilty about undoing the seams.

I wanted to make some footed, knitted pants for Tara's bub-to-be and knew I wouldn't knit them in time -
So I used a legging pattern from one of my Ottobre magazines and the sleeves from the jumper, cutting them long enough for me to sew the cuffs shut and make feet.  I didn't line them because they'll be worn over a growsuit, but did make a casing for the elastic waistband out of some light weight jersey rib so it wouldn't be too bulky.

I was really pleased with how these turned out, and couldn't wait till Tara's baby shower so gave them to her the other day.  She was pretty happy with them too. 

I'm still trying to come up with ideas for the body of the jumper...

Oh and the foot?  I had my six week follow up appointment with the surgeon on Monday.  He's happy with the way it's healed so no more daggy boot.  The challenge now is to get my walking fitness back, doggy is pleased.
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15 comments:

  1. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries14 April 2010 at 10:24 pm

    No this is not cheating...this is fantastic..and how warm are they going to be!!! Good to hear all is well with your foot now...Dzintra♥x

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  2. Nikki14 April 2010 at 10:56 pm

    It's not cheating - it's being resourcefuland recycling.

    Good to hear you'll be back on your feet and trying to keep up with doggy!

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  3. Beth15 April 2010 at 1:52 am

    Those little pants are adorable, and no it isn't cheating. It looks and sounds like it was a fair bit of work transforming them.
    Glad your foot is healing well and you can get back to normal activity. Don't over do.

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  4. Victoria15 April 2010 at 4:23 am

    Not cheating at all! It's a wonderful marriage of thriftiness, eco-consciousness and superb creativity!

    So happy that you are healing well, happy walking!

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  5. canuckquilter15 April 2010 at 9:05 am

    Aren't you clever! It made something useful and attractive, and what's cheating about that?

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  6. Christine15 April 2010 at 10:28 am

    What a great job!! I'm glad to hear your foot is feeling better. Ease yourself back into to walking. :) Christine

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  7. Anonymous15 April 2010 at 4:22 pm

    What a clever girl you are, and great news on the foot front :-)

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  8. Tania15 April 2010 at 9:01 pm

    No way cheating! INSPIRED.

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  9. ---"Love"16 April 2010 at 11:44 am

    Do you just think all the time about how you can make something really helpful and cute from something meant for another purpose? Creative: that's what you are; not a cheater at all! Lucky little girl you have there! Do take care of you foot! ---"Love"

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  10. Jorth16 April 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Do I think it's cheating? Lady, I think it's CLEVER!

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  11. Beneath the Eaves17 April 2010 at 9:25 pm

    No Way! Anytime you can come up with something so clever and look like a million bucks is fantastic.
    You have more time for your little one and still made it yourself.

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  12. Anonymous26 April 2010 at 4:08 pm

    so glad your foot is healed. Those pants are adorable what a fabulous idea!!! and yes I LOVE the new Doctor do you? I think he had big boots to fill and he has done it and yes I really like Amy Pond too, I am soooo happy it still is a great show

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  13. Margaret27 April 2010 at 12:16 pm

    First time I have surfed in and I have found an inspirational blog. Love the ideas withe the woolies and that lovely photo as your header .

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  14. Melinda29 April 2010 at 2:43 pm

    How is your foot coming along? My sister is thinking about the same op, so I'd love to know what you thought of the whol thing.

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  15. angelina1 May 2010 at 10:45 pm

    hi!
    great innovation!
    xx

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