They’re cute because they’re small
January 26, 2012So, more baby stuff. Because there are more babies on the way.
This time round it’s Matt and Sarah. I’ve known Matt, well, since forever. OK, since grade 12. But that’s over half a lifetime ago now. His dad was my chemistry teacher. Matt’s the smartest guy I know, hands down. I can sit with a glass of wine and talk history and philosophy for hours with him. And have done! Sarah, his lovely wife, is a delight too. I was so happy when they got together.
And now they’re expecting their first.
So I made a little something. Of course I did. Actually, I’ve something else to add, but it’s not done yet so I’ll blog it when I’ve finished. But in the meantime…
So wee!
Pattern: Classic Cardigan by Debbie Bliss, in Debbie Bliss’ Essential Baby book. The hat’s from my own head. I KNOW, I’m impressed too.
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly, in “cookie”. Takes about 2.5 skeins for the sweater, plus the hat and pompom.
Needle: 3.25 mm
Buttons: cute wooden ones I found at Fabricville. I almost used yellow, but since they don’t know the sex of the baby, this is more neutral.
This is still my go-to pattern for a baby. It’s so cute, it knits up quickly, and it’s practical with the raglan yoke. Now, I’m usually not a fan of acrylic, I’ve made this in the called-for baby cashmerino a couple times, once in sock yarn, and once in Knit Picks merino dk, but the Snuggly is actually ok. It doesn’t feel quite so plastic-y, you know? The colourway is sweet, and neutral. It’s like a peachy off-white, with tweedy printed dots of mustard yellow, cherry red and a dark teal. I really like the name “cookie”, too. It’s got a lot of interest when knit up, but it’s damn near impossible to find a co-ordinating button, I must say. Bright yellow might have also worked.
And the picture? That lovely rustic stool? Yeah, that’s my backyard. Remember how I bought a house? It came with a backyard. The backyard has a garden (that I let run wild last year after I moved in. what do I know about gardening? NOTHING, that’s what) with an interesting rock wall and this cute step-stool to get up to hang the washing. What you don’t see is the clothesline, which is basically at garrotting height. I, uh, need to fix that. Anyway, yay rustic stool.
