Psst! Hey, Rebecca!
I finished the sweater for my friend Rebecca’s daughter (who is due to be born any minute now… Think good delivery and healthy baby thoughts for Rebecca, please!)
I used the Child’s Placket-neck Pullover pattern from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Instead of the suggested Koigu Kersti, I opted for a machine washable yarn. This is Lamb’s Pride Superwash, in the Romantic Ruby colorway. I also decided on an open fold-down collar rather than the button-up nehru-style band color of the pattern. This is the 6- to 12-month size. Since she’ll be a spring/summer baby and I wanted to make the sweater in wool, this was made for her to grow into next winter.
Thanks for all the great suggestions in yesterday’s comments. My brother and his wife are expecting their first child (a boy) at the end of May and my sister-in-law has specifically requested a blanket. So that’s the next project. For other baby projects on the list (so many others!) I especially want to try the felted blocks and felted mobile ideas. And of course some baby socks and booties. I have mentioned once or twice that I like knitting socks, yes?
Awww, sweeeeet. Good delivery vibes are en route.
Posted by: alison
Nice sweater, wish your friend a safe and speedy delivery. 🙂
Felted baby blocks, wow, never heard of that. Can’t wait to see yours.
And if you knit anymore socks, and I know you will :), knit those thigh-high socks again, those were too cute.
Posted by: Liz
Felted baby blocks would be cute. You could put one of those really big jingle bells inside when you stuff it. As long as the felting was pretty solid it shouldn’t be a choking hazard.
Posted by: stephanie
Dear Auntie Cari- As soon as I am born and then old enough to speak, I will express how much I love you, how much my mommy loves you, and how much I love my favorite sweater. 🙂
Posted by: rebecca
I love it! The Placket Neck pullover in red. Awwww! Very cute. It will be loved and drooled upon to death. 🙂
Posted by: Karma
I’ve been looking for a cute baby sweater to knit for twin girls due this summer, and this might just be it.
Posted by: J Strizzy
Awww, sweeeeet. Good delivery vibes are en route.
Posted by: alison
Nice sweater, wish your friend a safe and speedy delivery. 🙂
Felted baby blocks, wow, never heard of that. Can’t wait to see yours.
And if you knit anymore socks, and I know you will :), knit those thigh-high socks again, those were too cute.
Posted by: Liz
Felted baby blocks would be cute. You could put one of those really big jingle bells inside when you stuff it. As long as the felting was pretty solid it shouldn’t be a choking hazard.
Posted by: stephanie
Dear Auntie Cari- As soon as I am born and then old enough to speak, I will express how much I love you, how much my mommy loves you, and how much I love my favorite sweater. 🙂
Posted by: rebecca
I love it! The Placket Neck pullover in red. Awwww! Very cute. It will be loved and drooled upon to death. 🙂
Posted by: Karma
I’ve been looking for a cute baby sweater to knit for twin girls due this summer, and this might just be it.
Posted by: J Strizzy
you are too kind with all your baby knitting. what better gift can you give someone than the gift of your precious crafting time.
Posted by: carolyn
Oooh sooo cute!!! I want to eat it!!!
Posted by: Amy
Very pretty. Love the rich color. I bet the mommy will appreciate the superwash part. See, I knew you’d be able to fill up all your free time 🙂
Posted by: Vicki
The sweater is beautiful…can’t wait to see our new granddaughter in it! Thanks!
Posted by: Nana-to-be
wow, so simple and so cute!
Posted by: Filomena
you are too kind with all your baby knitting. what better gift can you give someone than the gift of your precious crafting time.
Posted by: carolyn
Oooh sooo cute!!! I want to eat it!!!
Posted by: Amy
Very pretty. Love the rich color. I bet the mommy will appreciate the superwash part. See, I knew you’d be able to fill up all your free time 🙂
Posted by: Vicki
The sweater is beautiful…can’t wait to see our new granddaughter in it! Thanks!
Posted by: Nana-to-be
wow, so simple and so cute!
Posted by: Filomena