One last day in Indiana, so we brought up the two HUGE tuppers of baby clothes that mom has been holding onto. Come to find out there was more than baby clothes. Some favorite children's books, blankets, even a couple of mom's old Halloween costumes. But mostly clothes.
A lot of them knit by my great grandma. I now have all of ther patterns and notes am excited to try and find these among them.
I just took pictures of the knits that Julie liked, so I would be able to try and recreate them in non-acryllic. Becuase although acryllic can be useful in a blend, it doesn't stay soft forever, especially after going throught the drier. Anyway...this sweater look familiar knitters!?! Very like the baby kimono pattern we are all addicted to from Mason Dixon Knitting.
I love this stitch, reminds me of raspberries, but simplier and less bumpy. Julie loves it too.
The cable edging on this wrap-style sweater was a big hit with Julie.
Can you see the seed stitch and cabling on this little number? Adorable. Cardigans were big for my grandma aparantly. I understand. Cardigans are my favorite thing to wear, so versitle. 
Love the details on these booties, this picture was for me. Would love to try and remake these...
This waffle knit makes for a VERY warm sweater. Just ask my friend Jane, who used it with mohair, practically unwearable, it was so warm. But a cute way to use two colors and make a not so warm yarn warm.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this capelet, those little arm slits! Adorable. Aparantly this was a special request by mom for toddlers Julie and Tina. And the poncho too:
How cute to hear the store behind these items. And to know my great grandma felt closer to us by knitting them, just as I hope to feel closer to Julie's little one by knitting for her. But don't worry these heirlooms won't be put aside, I will only knit one or two things, they will get worn and loved by another generation. Even the crazy crocheted clown.
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