Should I Knit a Wedding Dress?

Should I Knit a Wedding Dress?

December 14th, 2009 @ 12:34 pm by Mrs. Guinea Pig
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(Knit wedding dress! Pattern here)

OK, I’m not that ambitious. But I am going to talk about knitting! And major props to anyone who knits their wedding dress - is there anyone out there?!

So, here’s a little story: when I asked my sister and friends to be a part of our wedding day festivities, 3 of the 5 were in very serious, long term relationships, and a fourth was starting a new relationship. Fast forward to today, and all of them are single. When Mr. Guinea Pig asked his guys to be a part of the big day, 3 out of the 5 were already married. Now, two of those couples are pregnant! I guess we have opposite curses on our friends (sorry ladies)!

What do friends’ babies mean for me? KNITTING! I love to knit, and I am so excited to knit super cute soft stuff for the two babies coming into our circle. I’ve started with a blanket for the couple due first, and I found this great double-knit pattern that Lou Hoover (Pres. Hoover’s wife) used to make for baby gifts:

(Recreation of Lou Hoover’s blanket, pattern from knitty.com)

My version will be this grass green with a natural cream colored border, because their nursery is already green, and I love this color combo:

(both are a slightly-less than worsted weight superwash wool)

I bought that yarn yesterday, and while I was browsing through the yarn selection I saw a blue that would match our wedding colors perfectly! Now I’m thinking, ‘hmm…. what can I knit for the wedding?!’ Possibly, a garter?

(knit garter, pattern again from knitty)

Perhaps a lace veil?

(pattern from here)

Or maybe a lovely retro lace shrug?

(original pattern from 1953, which kinda makes me love it even more)

I also like the idea of knitting flowers:

(knit calla lilies, pattern here)

I think I have my hands full folding paper flowers, though. Maybe I’ll knit a shawl/bolero in case it’s a chilly May night?

(Love that blue ribbon! Pattern here)

What would you knit for a wedding? Does anyone have any other ideas or favorite patterns? Maybe I could use knitting for some of the gifts we’ll be giving people in the wedding?

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35 Responses to “Should I Knit a Wedding Dress?”

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

Knit a garter! I really want to learn how to knit, but I es-scared.

12/14/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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completelyrandomsally (message) 618 posts, Busy bee

I started knitting purses for my bridesmaids, but I never finished the project. Someone will eventually get those as birthday or Christmas presents.

12/14/09 @ 12:40 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

This bride’s dress was knit from wool from her own flock. http://craftivism.com/blog.html/2009/08/another-knitted-wedding-and-newsworthy-sheep/

12/14/09 @ 12:42 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,393 posts, Bumble bee

I knit that last shrug to wear to my wedding, but it wasn’t flattering on my larger shoulders My best friend is knitting our chuppah cover for us! I was going to knit my veil, but I chickened out.

12/14/09 @ 12:43 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

You could knit a headband/hair flower, possibly. I like all of your ideas!

12/14/09 @ 12:44 pm (reply)

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missgnome (message) 28 posts, Newbee

I love the shrug from 1953! If your wedding is retro themed I totally vote for that. If I could knit, I would want to make that for my own wedding. Granted, it probably won’t be chilly in July….

12/14/09 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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Ms. Library (message) 1,251 posts, Bumble bee

Funny enough, my dad is crazy about knitting! He loves it, and I am sure he would try to make whatever I asked for the wedding. What a cool idea for the flowers! I hadn’t thought of that one! And I agree, the blue ribbon in the last picture is amazing.

12/14/09 @ 12:59 pm (reply)

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beth

I have grand intentions of knitting socks for the wedding party and maybe a shawl for me. I also plan to wear handknit socks myself. I may do a garter and some other things if I have time.

12/14/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Pretzel (message) 1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

I actually banned myself from knitting for the wedding IF I would let myself break that rule, I would totally do a big bouquet of felted Noni flowers for myself (tulips, poppies, roses, etc). I’ve thought about knitting a garter too… But alas- all my knitting energy is going into a wedding blanket for FBIL and baby stuff for FSIL.

12/14/09 @ 1:05 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,588 posts, Bee Keeper

eep! I love knitting, though I never got very adventurous with what I made. i would love to see a knit shrug!

12/14/09 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

@fiftyfootbride: Don’t be scared! The basic stuff is quick to master!
@Miss Spaniel: Whoa! Amazing
@Gilneas: Good to know, I have pretty broad shoulders too…
@Mrs. Mouse: Oh, good idea!
@beth: Actually, I will knit anything but socks. For some reason, knitting socks terrifies me.
@Miss Pretzel: All my knitting energy lately has been taken up with baby stuff for friends too! But I’m determined to knit something for the wedding!

12/14/09 @ 1:16 pm (reply)

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Lisa in NJ

The knitted lace garter is on my DIY list for my daughter. I am knitting it in a beaded yarn for extra sparkle

http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=TT-003

I was going to knit a chuppah, using http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Patterns/Lace-Chuppah.html
but the florist gave my daughter another option she just loves (thank goodness! because the chuppah is a large project).

I have already bought the yarn and pattern for a bolero from Ravelry (Briar Rose bolero)

12/14/09 @ 1:18 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

i gave up knitting after a year. i managed to knit a scarf for my guy and that took months. i started it in april and it was ready by the time the weather started turning for the worst in october. lol.

12/14/09 @ 1:26 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m a knitter, too!!! I’m currently working on a baby blanket for my sister (no mind that the baby is now 6 months old…I’m a tad behind).

I love that Lou Hoover pattern — let me know how it knits up!

12/14/09 @ 1:27 pm (reply)

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completelyrandomsally (message) 618 posts, Busy bee

This has inspired me to get back into knitting. DH won’t let me buy anymore yarn for awhile (not that I blame him - I’ve hit every Black Friday/day after Christmas sale since I started knitting so my stash is intense, but I’ve never paid full price for yarn).

I’m wishing I would have done my garter or bracelets for my ladies. Shoulda Woulda Coulda!

I’m contemplating starting a baby blanket soon. My cousin’s baby is due in June. My most recent blanket was a bunch of different squares sewn together. I thought it would be quicker, but I was WRONG.

Thanks for the inspiration!

12/14/09 @ 1:36 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bear Cub (message) 1,566 posts, Bumble bee

SHRUG!!! it’ll be faster, and fun with the lace pattern!!

12/14/09 @ 1:37 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I love knitting and have knit baby blankets for so many of the babies in my life. I’m sure yours will come out really cute.

I wanted to knit a lace umbrella for my wedding, but got realistic and understood that I just didn’t have that kind of time. I did have a knitted shawl/scarf thingy I made, but didn’t like how it looked with my dress after the final fitting. My sister knitted my garter and I’ve seen projects on Ravelry.com for knitted bridal slippers.

12/14/09 @ 1:38 pm (reply)

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Camrah (message) 72 posts, Worker bee

I’m more of a crocheter, and might have gone a little over board on the crochet details. I crocheted a lace design for my garter to match my dress. I am using a similar pattern for the edge of my veil. I crocheted lace edgings for three handkerchiefs that will go to my mom, FMIL, and aunt. Finally, I’m currently working on a shawl that will be used as table decoration for the guest book table.

Once you start with these details, it may be hard to stop.

12/14/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

tough choice–and kudos to you for having the talent/skills to do something! i vote for the shrug (b/c some of them can get pretty expensive) or the garter (because it’s cute and a smaller project). let us know what you decide!

12/14/09 @ 1:44 pm (reply)

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