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...of nana knits (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/album.php?albumid=297).
OK, so I am an ungrateful wretch. But for some inexplicable reason my mother seems to think that pregnancy will have caused me to have a personality transplant. Would be lovely for a big Catholic christening. If only I were a christian...
onemummmy
04-09-2008, 13:55
lol I would be happy to have a mother who knitted stuff for me, even if it was a bit tragic looking. I like little cardigans etc for bub, and she could(if she knit and if we spoke) knit me longies etc for covers!!
reAllytee
04-09-2008, 13:56
Sorry but I actually like them ....
I make my mum knit loads of stuff cause i love little babies in hand knitted stuff they just look so gorgeous & snuggly.
Im not into a lot of the 'trendy' stuff that is around for newborns because I think the colours are often too full on etc but thats me.
Handmade stuff is so much better than store bought.
miloand4
04-09-2008, 13:57
:laughing::laughing: I have some very simalar items that, while I have never used them I now treasure as my nana who made them has now passed away:( Put baby in them just once take a picture and send it to her saying how lovely they are. It is just a shame baby cant wear knitted stuff much here in our very warm climate:) Dont know what to say about the christening though am glad my family never put preassure on me to christen my kids!! Think they already thought I was sinfull beyond repair:laughing:
~Emmylou~
04-09-2008, 13:59
:laughing::laughing: I have some very simalar items that, while I have never used them I now treasure as my nana who made them has now passed away:( Put baby in them just once take a picture and send it to her saying how lovely they are. It is just a shame baby cant wear knitted stuff much here in our very warm climate:) Dont know what to say about the christening though am glad my family never put preassure on me to christen my kids!! Think they already thought I was sinfull beyond repair:laughing:
That's a nice idea.
MountainGirl
04-09-2008, 14:00
:laughing:
My mum started knitting DD1 a cardie when she was born,......then it was for DS1 after his birth,...and now, 4 years down the track,..I spied the knitting out again.....and yup, sure enough,...the same piece of cardi is being added to for DS2!!!! I guess if it is ever to be finished, I had better have another baby!:laughing:
I know how you feel. My mum feels the need to make things too and it's very ahrd to say no because it's a nice thought.
NibbleCurlynBub
04-09-2008, 14:05
lol I would be happy to have a mother who knitted stuff for me, even if it was a bit tragic looking. I like little cardigans etc for bub, and she could(if she knit and if we spoke) knit me longies etc for covers!!
:iagree:
Mum knitted me a jacket and hat for DS and I LOVE it. Absolutely adore it. :yes: She hasn't done it since.
Be glad someone put THAT much effort into making your bub something. :)
Can you do the photo thing that miloand4 suggested and then say she's allergic to the fabric (or she just has very sensitive skin):laughing: and say it's a pitty she can't wear it again, but you'll always have a lovely keep sake.
There are also tights and white lacy smocked tops. I knit my own stuff, so I know how much effort goes into it - I'd never have the patience to knit flowers. I think what I need is somebody with a hippy mum who has unwanted brightly coloured knits to swap with my Irish mother's froth.
FishFace
04-09-2008, 14:08
I love all that stuff.
My 90 year old gran has knitted heaps for my kids and its so extra special...
They still have thier baptism knitted blankets on thier beds.
GraceUnhearing
04-09-2008, 14:08
they are gorgeous
im sorry but its these kinda posts make me sad.
handmade stuff is a million times better than any commercial **** you find i the shops.
handmade is filled with love and the hard work. and it shows you that that person cares about you and your child.
give me hand made any day over **** for the shops which is meaningless and mass produced! not to mention hardly ever gets used and is a total waste of money!
i myself have knitted a few things for my DS and for this baby due pretty soon.
you shouldnt be so ungrateful.
and what does religion have to do with it?
im FAR from religious not a single bone in my body is.
but hand knits are just beautiful
NibbleCurlynBub
04-09-2008, 14:11
:laughing: OH okay I get it. :)
You could always die it a colour you would like it to be and pretend that something *shock horror!!* leaked colour in the wash. :p
Grizabella
04-09-2008, 14:12
It is a little froufrou :) But a lovely thought. The blanket is pretty though with the beads I am not sure how functional with a baby. Maybe just do the obligatory pic and then store them away as a keepsake for baby. My Nana knitted cardis for my boys- whilst very lovely I didn't have the heart top tell her one of the arms was longer then the other! Noticeably so! About 2 inches longer :) Thought that counts and all that. My Nana is a fan of cable knit though, not froth.
ETA I think it is less aboutthe handmade aspect but more about the frillyness of them - which is not to her taste (which her Mum would know). Which also explains the religious joke - as some traditional Christaining gowns are very frothy.
delirium
04-09-2008, 14:12
:laughing: TBH I thought they were going to be way worse. My gran, who is getting on, has always been a knitter. When DD was born and when she was about 6 months, she sent some knitted stuff :barf: I know I sound so mean but she put hot pink, brown and olive in the same jumper :confused: Needless to say it looked pretty scary. I thanked her but there was no way I was putting my daughter in something so hideous.
I actually think the blanket is quite pretty, but is a bt frou frou as someone else said.
:laughing::laughing: I have to laugh, my MIL is exactly the same as soon as DD was concieved out came the knitting needles!! Personally I hate this stuff and would always complain to DF that I would not be putting our baby in Knitted clothing. One day he told her to stop making stuff for DD and it was sooo awkward and embarrasing. I have never put her in them and MIL still continues to knit:confused:
Can you do the photo thing that miloand4 suggested and then say she's allergic to the fabric (or she just has very sensitive skin):laughing: and say it's a pitty she can't wear it again, but you'll always have a lovely keep sake.
She's coming for the birth - there's no escape! She knows I'm a design snob - and have been buying primary colours for my baby. I think this is part a of some nefarious plan to have my daughter baptised.
NibbleCurlynBub
04-09-2008, 14:17
She's coming for the birth - there's no escape! She knows I'm a design snob - and have been buying primary colours for my baby. I think this is part a of some nefarious plan to have my daughter baptised.
If that's what she is aiming for then she is the sad one here. :no: Forcing religious belief is not the way to go.
delirium
04-09-2008, 14:20
I think this is part a of some nefarious plan to have my daughter baptised.
Maybe she's just proud and has different taste to you. I know I don't know your mum, but surely she wouldn't knit an outfit just to force a christening?
haha, my Mum took up the knitting when my sister announced her pregnancy... she makes beautiful and functional stuff, but we were discussing one day, and she said it's more of a girly thing than a boy thing.. well my sis had a little girl, and I've got boys on the way! I found the loophole! :laughing:
Not that I wouldn't mind a few peices in their wardrobe- means I wouldn't have to pay for them at least! ;)
plumptobump
04-09-2008, 14:33
I have to say that I like them too... :) I have never been a fan of knitted items of clothing (or knitted anything really), but some of my fav pieces of clothing for ds were knitted beanies and sweaters...maybe motherhood gave ME a personality transplant, hah! :)
Maybe she's just proud and has different taste to you. I know I don't know your mum, but surely she wouldn't knit an outfit just to force a christening?
I'm bemused. She knows what I'm like! She's spent my whole life expecting me to be 'normal' and like her and still, 34 years on, can't seem to get that I'm me. It's very odd having a mother who doesn't understand you at all. I think parenthood is her last hope that I'll suddenly become the daughter she wants me to be.
I suspected this might happen so I ordered some red and navy striped stuff from the UK, via her, as a demonstration. She just said they were very boyish!
Phyllis Stein
04-09-2008, 14:48
It's... er... very nice! Gotta love that acrylic! :laughing:
There's nothing wrong with having a giggle at different tastes - it's a bit of a cliche, really, getting ugly knitted stuff from mums & grans? You can appreciate the thought without liking it.
cheezelkat
04-09-2008, 15:00
Aww I really like that quilt. I wish I had someone to knit me babies stuff, but I have to do it all myself :o
It's... er... very nice! Gotta love that acrylic! :laughing:
There's nothing wrong with having a giggle at different tastes - it's a bit of a cliche, really, getting ugly knitted stuff from mums & grans? You can appreciate the thought without liking it.
Thank you! You're quite right. I can appreciate the effort without it meaning I'm actually turing into my mother! Though I did tell off one of my students the other day for eating a lamington for breakfast on the tram...
Thank you! You're quite right. I can appreciate the effort without it meaning I'm actually turing into my mother! Though I did tell off one of my students the other day for eating a lamington for breakfast on the tram...
...sounds like an ideal breakfast to me! :laughing:
Lastcenturymum
04-09-2008, 15:12
Maybe buy wool and patterns for her - or make suggestions. I agree acrylic isn't that nice but there are some lovely trendy designs around. The cardy looks alright for a little bub.
My mum knitted a shawl for my kids and it got used on special occasions and was lovely. She also knitted one layette (ever heard of those? dress, booties, bonnet and jacket!) I still have my christening gown my grandma made. I also knitted a dress for my daughter in 3ply wool - something like 175stitches for one side :eek:
I knitted heaps for my kids, trendy little stripey overalls and smock dresses for the girls and jumpers. Heck I could knit a jumper in a couple of weeks!
Sounds like you mum needs to fulfill a desire she has, but she probably would be wise to ask you first what you wanted.
BreakfastatTiffanys
04-09-2008, 15:13
I love hand knits on babies.
I would do as milo4 suggested and take the photo, and then keep them for your dd. She might like them to keep as they are from her nan.
miloand4
04-09-2008, 20:25
Maybe it will be to warm by the time your baby comes along or you could come on a holiday with your mum and baby to sunny qld till mum flies home and she will never have to wear them:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: I understand what you mean about mums not getting you though My parents have always really struggled to understand how they could have raised such an unconventional daughter!!
How lucky to have someone create for your lil one.
My Mum and MIL have never made anything for my babies. Its all storebought and sorry often cheap and commercial.
I can knit and crochet and love making for my kids and others. One offs originals - love it!
EvangelinaOne
05-09-2008, 13:39
My mother knits for my DD and she makes some beautiful clothes in hip bright colours. She knits dresses, cardies and leggings in rasberry pink, chocolate, olive greens, bright red and blacks. I love them.:thumbsup:
If your mum insists on knitting and you don't like what she is making try looking for some patterns yourself and supplying the wool in the colours you like. Made to order, great colours, modern designs. Your mum will love making them and you will love seeing bubs in them.;)
Little bubs always look great in them.:smiliedance:
Aysha'sMummy
05-09-2008, 15:36
You could use the cardi over some of the primary colour clothes you brought... if it's a cold day :laughing:
I was lucky i got to pick out the patterns for the cardi's i wanted knitted so mine aren't ugly.... oh except for one that an old lady had knitted for dh's mum to give us when she was born mind you she knitted a jumper for a doll poor lady has dementia. But it was sweet of her to do that for someone she didn't know
I was given a very similar, white acrylic cardie.
I hated it, I said thank you and buried it in a box in the wardrobe.
But yanno what, it's been the best! I can chuck it in the wash when it gets dirty. (I DO NOT handwash ANYTHING!) It won't fit her for much longer but it actually looks cute and being white it goes over EVERYTHING.
Sure acrylic doesnt last, but they only have to wear it for a short while.
Fuchsia!
05-09-2008, 17:38
Maybe you could politely tell her that you don't want them? She isn't putting a lot of effort into them and you are bagging them out, sorry but i find it sad.
Hand knitted stuff is made with love and sometimes takes a lot of patience and care and if you don't want them, then pass them onto to someone who will apprieciate them.
But it seems rather mean that you are bagging them out on a public forum, i wonder how she would feel if she read this?
I admit that i have gotten some not so nice knitted stuff from family but i just sucked it up and made sure bub wore it when they were around and i appreiciated the effort.
If fact, i have a list of patterns here that i will hitting the MIL up to knit for me, that way she can knit me things that i will actually use.
BazzasMum
05-09-2008, 17:40
I think they're very cute - and a lovely thought! I can't wear wool - too itchy - and I would never put my kids in it either.....
My nana knitted me a jumper once with a giant horse head on it! It was truly obnoxious!! She put so much effort into it, I managed to squeeze my head through the neck, take a photo and banish it to the church jumble sale!!
I sort of agree with Jaxcoop.
I think it's a lovely gesture... and knits are made with love.
I think you should just thank her for them and if you don't want to put your child in them, then don't. But quite frankly, I think they're cute, and i think it's a lovely gesture.
I have DH's aunt knitting me a few cardigans and booties. I must admit, she does make the modern type ones, but even if she didn't, I would still appreciate the love and time that went into them.
Mandys76
05-09-2008, 18:54
I'm a knitter and crocheter....I LOVE handmade things and have set all the women in my family to making things for this baby.
Having said that, I can understand....my Mum, bless her, has knit all her life, but she only makes one pattern, and she buys the cheapest nastiest acrylic yarn. I will NOT be putting my daughter in anything she's made without something underneath. Basically...I'll keep it all because it's lovely and I really appreciate it, but I don't think bubs will be wearing it.
I have bought her more suitable wools and yarn, much softer and in nicer colours, and those I will put the baby in.
I have a tendancy to do the same though. I make blankets by crochet for everyone....well, for people I really care about. But I do try to use the best yarns I can afford, especially for babies. I know they have sensitive skin. And I always ask before I make in case of colour preference, pattern preference. I have a lot of people competing for my blankets and i can't keep up. I"m having a hard time making anything for my own baby with all the promises I've made to others.
While appreciate any gift....i do think that if someone has spent the time and love to hand make something it should be cherished always....and become and heirloom.
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