American Flag Shorties {Yarn Along}

I cast off last week's project that I showed on Yarn Along, but I'm lanolizing it right now and blocking it when it's finished.  I'm planning on showing it next week.  I decided to knit a pair of shorties-about 0-3 month size.  I did not use a pattern.  I cast on two pieces-36 stitches on both.  I did a K2, P2 rib for about 12 stitches on the waist band, then did a stockinette stitch.  I eventually joined the two pieces in a round and made a gusset before dividing the legs.  It's not finished yet.  I need to weave in all the ends {a pain} and seam the back and front {another pain}.  I'm hoping and praying that the colors do not bleed when lanolizing the shorties. 

I am reading {FYI: affiliate link} 60 More Quick Baby Knits: Adorable Projects for Newborns to Tots in 220 Superwash Sport from Cascade Yarns.  I love all the patterns in it.  There are 60 patterns listed, but if you're a new knitter, the biggest drawback is that none of the patterns are for a beginner but that would not have stopped me from looking at this book when I was pregnant.  Before getting pregnant, I ONLY knit scarves and dishcloths.  A week before my due date, I sat down and FINALLY figured out how to knit in a round.  I was determined to knit my baby at least one soaker.  Another thing I expected was for there to be all baby/toddler sizes, i.e. newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months, but that's not the case.  I still recommend this book, but wanted to list those two caveats.

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