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29.3.11

Homemade Baby Towel

I love making things myself. So when I was visiting the States for the arrival of my little nephew I picked up some gorgeous organic cotton yarn that I intended on knitting into a bath towel for our future little Bean.

The problem was that I couldn't decide on a pattern to knit the yarn into. I came up with a few patterns myself but I wasn't pleased with any of them... after I finished knitting the towel. Twice.
(Yes, Jean. I ripped it out a second time.)

Knitting the towel was just not working out the way I envisioned. So I dusted off the loom and decided to weave the towel instead...

And I LOVE how it turned out!

Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch
Baby Towel: From Scratch

It feels good to finally finish a project that was giving me so much grief! I have a few other projects in the works and I can't wait to share them with you, including a cute and easy DIY!

xoxo
Talia Christine
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18 comments:

  1. elsieMarch 29, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    so pretty! i love your loom too!

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  2. StephanieMarch 29, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    wow! how long does something like that take? It's awfully cute.

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  3. PaisleyJadeMarch 29, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Wow - that's amazing - just love it!

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  4. Jess BMarch 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Have I told you that I LOVE that you have a loom? I don't think I have. I LOVE that you have a loom. There, now you know. <3

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  5. my best friend julesMarch 30, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the color :)
    xox mervi

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  6. CourtneyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    TAL!! that is such a beautiful towel! i couldn't image it looking any different good call on weaving!

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  7. Fash BoulevardMarch 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

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  8. Talia ChristineMarch 30, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    @Elsie: Thanks, Elsie! I LOVE my loom.

    @Sunshine Monica: The loom takes awhile to "dress" but once it's all ready it's a zip to weave! I'd guess the whole thing took me a total of around 3 hours, which is not bad compared to knitting ;)

    @My Best Friend Jules: Ah! I LOVE this color. It's my all time favorite and I can't seem to steer away from it.


    xoxo

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  9. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMarch 30, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wow so pretty, I love the color!

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  10. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    talia, i just came across your site! I LOVE your towel...how clever and beautiful! what yarn did you use? and what fibers is it made of?

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  11. BeccaApril 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    this is AMAZING!! so impressed.

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  12. Talia ChristineApril 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    @Susan: The towel is made from a worsted weight organic cotton yarn. I can't find the label (but I know it's around) but I remember the yarn being from a UK company. If I find it I will let you know! The fabric border is also cotton, but from some scraps I had leftover from a quilt I made last year.

    xo

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  13. TaliaApril 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    This is beautiful Talia. You're very talented!

    P.S Love your name. :-)

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  14. Whim Wham LifeApril 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    WOW! This is amazing! Oh my goodness. Beautiful blanket:-) xoxo

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  15. HannahApril 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    good gracious! Is there anything you can't do well? Im so impressed- and i want one for my little lady.

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  16. Baby TowelsJune 26, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    You've done a great job; this is really impressive.

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  17. sarahbethSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Wow! Beautiful! What kind of loom is that? And where did you learn to weave?

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  18. Talia ChristineSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    @Sarahbeth: Thank you! It is an Ashford rigid heddle loom. As for learning to weave, I taught myself! Youtube is a great help ;)

    xo

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