I need to share the horror...

**SPC** · 04-09-2008 13:51

...of nana knits.

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

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

**~Emmylou~** · 04-09-2008 13:59

Originally Posted by miloand4

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

That's a nice idea.

**MountainGirl** · 04-09-2008 14:00

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!

**JenL** · 04-09-2008 14:02

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

Originally Posted by onemummmy

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!!

Mum knitted me a jacket and hat for DS and I LOVE it. Absolutely adore it.

She hasn't done it since.

Be glad someone put THAT much effort into making your bub something.

**BiNdI86** · 04-09-2008 14:06

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)

and say it's a pitty she can't wear it again, but you'll always have a lovely keep sake.

**SPC** · 04-09-2008 14:08

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.