Organic Baby Socks

Hello to everyone.  I have discovered some beautiful certified 100% organic knitting yarn, that is just asking to be made into baby socks. 

Pale Sea Blue Baby Socks

This yarn is made from fine micron Australian Merino fleece, taken from sheep raised by organic growers who must use sustainable, low impact processes on their land and sheep, and cannot use any synthetic treatments.  No artificial chemical treatments may be used in the washing and processing of the wool, and it is dyed using low-impact metal free dyes.  It is even spun on machinery that has been cleaned to prevent non-organic fibre contamination.

Importantly, the wool comes from farms that do not practice mulesing.  This alone is enough reason for me to endorse the yarn.




Although the wool is not machine washable or moth proof, it has a natural, snugly, baby softness that is beautiful to work with, and to wear.

Pink and Blue Socks with teddy

My baby socks will fit a 3 month old - foot length 8cm (3 1/4 inches) 

Sock Features - hand crafted, very soft and snuggly organic merino wool, no uncomfortable inside seams, snug but stretchy ankles for stay-on-ability, simple and practical design, some with cute stripes. 










On my Etsy shop, I have just listed a few pairs in red and green stripes - Christmas is not far away!   More colours coming soon.

Christmas red and green baby sock with teddy

Please feel welcome to contact me for more information.
Bye for now, Jan

More Bears from my Collection

The bear that was used in my logo is called Thomas.  I originally made him to sell, but he had a wonky leg.  I only sell bears that are as perfect as I can make them.  I keep the others, and sometimes make them into patterns.  I had more of the mohair, so I made a smaller version.  Both have wobble neck joints which allows them to be posed in different ways.  Thomas is 23cm (9") tall, and Tommy is 18cm (7") tall.  They look like a father and son, and enjoy each others company. 

Thomas and Tommy

I used Schulte Antique Sparse Mohair in the Burnt Gold colour, that I bought from Gerry's Teddy and Craft Designs some years ago.  The reference number is AspG24.  I have bought some more of this fabric since then, but the new mohair does not have the lovely rich golden colour.  There has been a lot of interest in these bears, so if anyone knows where I can get this fabric, in it's original colour, I would be very interested.

Gerry had a bear making challenge about 7 years ago, before I started selling my bears.  I entered 5 bears, and was awarded 5 blue ribbons.  One of my bears, Sarah, also won the 'Best in Section' rosette.

Sarah

All her clothing and accessories were also made by me.  I remember being very proud of her standing on the display with her rosette.  I won a Merrythought bear with another of my entries, so over all, a very successful day for me.  The feedback alone is invaluable, and a great boost to the confidence! 

Cheers, Jan

Mini Bear making - all stitched up

My first micro mini teddy bear was made about 9 years ago.  I've called him Teeny Ted.  I made him without magnification so some of the stitching is visible, although he's is so small you still have to look closely.   Teeny Ted is about 2.5cm (1 inch) tall, and made from a very short pile, paw pad fabric.  I didn't have access to all the other lush plush that is available these days.

Teeny Ted sitting on a Doll's House table

I still have some of the fabric, and I like the teddy yellow colour, so I am making another one.  These pictures show the pieces all stitched up, and then turned through, next to my thimble. 

The little ted's parts are not stuffed or jointed yet - that will be in my next bear making post.

Thanks for your interest, Bye for now, Jan