Wednesday, March 21, 2007

And baby makes three...

A friend of mine, well actually my husband's co-worker's wife who has become a friend since we have started knitting together, is just about to have her first baby. As we have a knitting group that meets at my husband's office every week, the other knitters there and I decided we would each make her something and have a little shower in the office for her. Since I finally finished this sweater and gave it to her today, I can now post it.


This is made with Debbie Bliss cashmerino - pure heaven, and I used the Debbie Bliss pattern in baby cashmerino 2 pattern book. It was very easy, but I'll admit it really was not all that fun and it took quite a bit longer than I thought for a baby sweater. Probably because I just had a heck of a time getting into garter stitch. And, even though I matched up gauge, I still ran out of yarn. Naturally because it has taken me so dad-blasted long to knit the thing they didn't have the same dyelot. Oh well. despite the bad photo that you see of it, I still think it came out rather cute.

In my charity group I run two KALs a month. We just finished one and so I thought I'd post the picture here. You can get the pattern in the free pattern section over in the bar on the right.


Clearly I need to learn how to operate my camera better. I created an adorable Easter KAL that will start April 1st in my group. I'm really excited about this one. It could be an afghan square or a dishcloth!!!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great photos...really liked them...and great work too..they look wonderful...and as Easter is also coming up in a while now i'd also like you to drop by my blog on Easter Wishes and Greetings sometime and enjoy all the spirit and joy it's filled up with!!!

Knitstress Mary said...

Kayleen, thank you for your visit to my blog, and I am honored to have you visiting it regularly. Just think, your not even half way around the world, just on the other side of the country of Texas.

Prof. Knitwit said...

I love that baby sweater - it's totally adorable with that ribbon especially.

Coarine said...

What a beautiful baby sweater. Where did you find the pattern?

Coarine
www.knotbuilder.com

Anonymous said...

That baby sweater is darling and your washcloth looks too good for bein a washcloth! LOL

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Anonymous said...

I forgot to say that you can find the Cow Pattern in the side bar of my blog, if you are interested in purchasing it... MOO! LOL

THE KNITORIOUS MRS. B said...

Daaaaaaaaaarling, it's a baby COAT!! That's how I'd rationalize the length! ;-)
Very nicely knitted. I'm sure the new mom will be thrilled with your thoughfulness and knittting expertise!

Unknown said...

The sweater is soooooo beautiful. I love it. I wish I could knit something so stunning!

randi K design said...

Kayleen, your baby sweater turned out great!!!! I love it!