I know, I know... girls are so much easier to knit and sew for. There's so much to choose from and so many girly colors and fabrics and buttons and trims.
Though boys can be difficult to make things for, especially as they get older, I also find that boys are creatures of habit. If you can manage to make them something they really like you'll be rewarded by seeing them wear it to death.
The trick is to keep it simple, fun, and comfortable. Nothing fussy... nothing that makes you yell "don't get that dirty!" on their way out the door.
So on the fun side I gathered my boys some fun fabrics for some comfy pajama pants. I'll be turning, again, to my favorite sewing patterns from "Favorite Things". All of their patterns are easy to follow and turn out well.
On the simple side I've got 2 knitting projects going with the boys in mind. Quick to knit and easy to wear in boy friendly colors and fibers.
Speaking of boys and knitting... Mac Daddy, Tater, Son The Younger , and I are all heading to Wool Gathering tomorrow to meet Franklin. I'm just hoping he doesn't have Delores along... I'll be nervous enough without her flinging around that Romney attitude of hers.
What fun fabrics! Have you thought of making fun "Hawaiian Shirts" out of those for the younger son?
You should see how many of my knitting photos have legos in them ;) I can't wait to see your finished knits!
Posted by: Kate | April 19, 2008 at 12:52 PM