December 30, 2005
Billy's calling it the Yoda Sweater.
I don't know exactly what to call it just yet. It's done, though. Baby's first sweater.
It was hard to get a decent photo of this yarn, for some reason. I'm much happier with the sweater than with the photos I took of it. I drew a sketch of the baby sweater that lived in my head on a particularly hormonal day, and knit up it actually turned out just as I'd wanted it to. Very, very pleased with this little thing. I used three balls and a little bit of a fourth of Mission Falls 1824 Cotton. (June baby = cotton sweater, you see.)
There's an internal tie to keep everything in place.
I'll write up the pattern next week and post it for anyone who's interested.
Next up in baby knits is that Dale of Norway Sea Lion sweater. I bought the yarn for it a while back, and it taunted me from the stash while I did all the holiday knitting.
Happy New Year's, everyone! Be safe.
Posted by cari at December 30, 2005 08:29 PMI've been reading this blog for a while, but this is my first comment. Very cute sweater! Baby is lucky to have you for a mom. Looking forward to more adorable baby things.
Posted by: CeliaI love this little sweater, and I hope you're writing up the pattern in a range of sizes from 0-6 mos. to age 33.
(And there's so much more to catch up on! Love the Action Oscar shot, the socks from Monica are gorgeous, your skin will clear up, it's OK to have some jelly beans, and Happy New Year to you, too! Mwah!)
Posted by: alisonHappy New Year! The sweater is just adorable.
Posted by: GinaVery nice. The design is excellent for a newborn. You can lie the sweater on the bed, the baby on the sweater, tuck the little one in and tie it up! No messing around with trying to slip the neck of the sweater over the head of the baby!
Posted by: LaurieMIt's very sweet. Happy New Year, Cari! Just think what this new year will bring for you guys!
Posted by: CaroleWhat an adorable sweater! I can't wait to see the pattern - I have a godson due in March and this sweater would be perfect for him.
Posted by: BrookeBeautiful sweater! A year ago I was in the same situation as you...about a month further along though, and I didn't have a baby sweater knitted yet, that's for sure. Happy New Year - 2006 will become your best year ever when baby arrives. There's nothing like it. Hope you're feeling well!
Posted by: kateSweeeeeetly sweet perfection my dear.
The force will be strong with that one, for sure.
That's cute. A baby in a wrap sweater is always cute. I wish I could look half as cute as a baby in a wrap sweater!
And although I didn't comment on the other entry-that Oscar is adorable!
Posted by: Jennvery cute little sweater! And a happy new year to you, too!
Posted by: juliaI love your sweater. I remember making my daughter's first one (from a pattern not of my own design) while we waited to adopt her. For me, there was something very special and comforting about the anticipation of actually putting this handmade creation on my future child. Get lots of pictures of your baby wearing it!
Posted by: jessieCute, so cute. I love the color and the simplicity of the design
I should hurry to knit one for my last baby, before he grows too old! He's already six weeks. Gees SIX WEEKS ALREADY!
Please send me your patternif you write it soon...
Thanks for the inspiration.
There's something about wee little garments that makes me get all verklempt. I love the sweater! Happy new year to all of you. May 2006 bring you boundless joy.
Posted by: reginaperfect. the sweater is perfect.
have a very happy, healthy and safe new year. Besos!
Posted by: RebeccaNice sweater it is. The pattern you must post.
Happy New Year!
(Oh- and Oscar? Que cute.)
Posted by: IrisThat sweater's so cute! What a lucky baby!
Posted by: BettyThat is a PERFECT design for a baby sweater! Stylish, simple lines, and totally practical. Great job! Please post the pattern soon. A friend's baby is due in March, and I'm a really slow knitter. :o)
Posted by: Rachel HOmg, its so cute!!
In spite of myself I find I am wanting to make one for my new niece/nephew!
Its the total almost unbearable cuteness, it overcomes all!
Happy New Year!!!
Talented, you are. Yoda, you must call it.
Happy New Year!
My period must be due, because the sweater is making me sniffle and tear up. Quit knitting things that make me cry, OK?
Love you dearly. Happy New Year!
Posted by: EmGreat sweater. I would love the pattern for friends' babies.
And I have to ask what the sweater is lying on--it is gorgeous and spotty.
All the best to you in 2006--I see it being a spectacular year!
Posted by: StephIt looks fabulous! would love to be able to make one myself- too many people having babies around here...
Posted by: diOh it's so cute! Happy New Year Cari!
Posted by: Karenthe sweater is wonderful - ditto to the request that it fit a potential mom as it fits the babe. :)
I hope you saw the New Year in as you wanted - happy 2006 to you and your family!
Posted by: KristenHappy New Year! Congrats on finishing the first baby sweater. I really like the shape of it. Yoga is a great name for the sweater I think.
Posted by: emilyIt's adorable. And, I just got around to reading blogs today, so I wasn't able to comment on the previous acne post.
I'm not sure what to tell you about treatments, except that salicylic acid topical treatments are considered safe in pregnancy, I believe. You'll want to ask your OB/GYN to be sure. I've always had an acne problem, and it's only worsened by pregnancy hormones, so I feel your pain (knowing you're not alone may help, right?).
Just be happy the hormones haven't given you chin whiskers. Because there's nothing more feminine than a lovely pregnant lady, minus the glow, plus the acne and with a little goatee to boot. Ask me how I know.
Posted by: KristaI love that sweater, and would love the pattern for my own little bun-in-the-oven, due in late May. Congrats to you!! I haven't been keeping up with my reading, but can I safely assume you're also having a boy?
Posted by: Cambria WI love that sweater, and would love the pattern for my own little bun-in-the-oven, due in late May. Congrats to you!! I haven't been keeping up with my reading, but can I safely assume you're also having a boy?
Posted by: Cambria WHappy New Year to you and Billy and the little one on the way. What a big year you've got coming up...
Posted by: J StrizzyAww, what a sweet sweater. You must feel good to knock one sweater out. There's nothing like project completion to ease the Ahhh-I'm-soo-far-behind panic. You'll get it all done in plenty of time. Just remember: hats. Babies need lots of them and they are so fast!
Posted by: Elinorthe sweater is just precious!!! oh how i wish i could have knit/crocheted before all mine got so darn big
Posted by: rebeccaWhat a darling sweater! It looks comfy and very practical. *and I love your table, too*
Posted by: JeriThe sweater is adorable. Well done!
Is that a table the sweater is sitting on? If so, it's lovely. What beautiful colours!
Posted by: NooOH! I can't wait to see the pattern for this cute little sweater! I know a little one (also yet unborn) who would just love one of these! Your little one is going to really like this and it will be a great useful sweater.
Posted by: RebeccaI love this wrap sweater! You did a fantastic job. I'm a big fan of Mission Falls Yarn. Where were these kinds of patterns when my kids were babies? :) Looking forward to the pattern.
Posted by: LynWhat a perfectly simple little sweater! This is destined to become the new blogger's baby-gift-sweater classic. I'm Looking forward to the pattern!