Wed 4 Jan 2006
This is the vintage image of the bonnet I recently completed along with the matching baby sweater I am working on now. Again I am using pink cashmere to make a matching set. The pattern has raglan sleeves, a sweater construction that is new to me. I further rationalize knitting baby clothes as a good start to learning different sweater techniques and knitting stitches in a shorter amount of time. If I mess up, less to frog! At the moment I have finished the body of the sweater. I have the sleeves and edging left to complete. I was a little confused on how the garment would come together. With the body knit in one piece, laying flat the garment looks like it has huge arm holes. Upon folding the fabric into three pieces (back, left front, right front) I now can see the diagonal edge that sleeves will be set into. Just from seeing the body of this sweater I’m baffled, babies are this tiny?! I’m anxious to see my complete set come together. Maybe a good set of weekend hours will get this item complete. Then maybe I will get back to knitting my diamond stitch pullover. I have a feeling I might get distracted though and try to make some closer matching booties to this set now that I know the scalloped edge technique.
January 7th, 2006 at 4:51 pm
Congratulations on being a BOB finalist!
January 7th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
Exciting!
January 9th, 2006 at 4:05 am
just a note to say congratulations on being finalist for the Best of Blog awards! well-deserved, stunning work. http://www.thebestofblogs.com/?p=70
January 11th, 2006 at 6:01 am
I like the bonnet and sweater combination - I can’t wait to see your completed set. I have a pattern that I’m working on for booties that stay on, so maybe you’re interested.
I’ve been meditating on starting my 1st sweater for a while now, so maybe I will start with one for my friend’s baby - she’s supposed to be here any day now.
January 11th, 2006 at 8:38 am
I completed the sweater yesterday. I have to block it and take some photos. I should have photos up by this weekend! It didn’t take more than 2 weeks to complete with limited time. I think baby sweaters are a great start!