I had scheduled a few vacation days mid November to chill and get a jump start on my Christmas shopping/knitted gift knit time. Since I was going to be off from work, I wanted to pay my friend a visit who had a preemie baby in September. You know what that means?? I needed a homemade gift, pronto!
I had crocheted a few baby blankets:
But did not have the time to crochet up a baby blanket so I chose a baby layette. The pattern was a free pattern I found on Ravelry by Linda and here is her blog: http://clickertyclick.blogspot.com/. Very crafty gal!
I chose Cherub DK Multi by Cascade Yarns in Rainbow Sherbert (55% Nylon/45% Acrylic). This yarn to so soft and was a pleasure to work with. One skein worked up this newborn baby layette. I used a size 4 circular needle.
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| This yarn is so sweet! |
I followed the pattern to the T. I could have made it a bit longer, but it all worked out in the end.
This sweater had raglan sleeves (sleeves that are worked with no seams) and I am in love with raglan sleeves! You leave the stitches live at a certain point you simply place them back on the needle and knit in the round to complete them. So simple!!
The sweater design had eyelets as the pattern. Nice and simple = fast knit. No time for fancy-smancy lace design right now!
Stitches are live, so I placed them back on the same 40" long circ needle and I finished the sleeves using the Magic Loop technique.
The hat was way too small. I will make another hat for her at a later date. The sweater did fit:
So cute and little!
I posted this pic of me holding Vivien on Facebook and everyone thought that I was a natural and/or thought that this was my baby or I should be having one! Ha! I like other people's baby's...I'm good!
After I fed her a bottle, she fell right to sleep in this position. No boppy needed after the feeding. I'm glad that Vivien is healthy and doing well and (on the side, am happy that the sweater fit).
Until next time, Baby Vivien!
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