i heart baby knits
i haven't had much time for gift knitting in the last few months, but i do now. i've managed to cast on for an alarming number of gift knits (as well as a lot few for myself). the first one that's dry is a little pullover for the daughter of two of my friends.
i'm in love with this blue-grey shade of manos wool clasica called "pewter". the thick and thin nature of the yarn gives the simple sweater a little texture.
you'll notice that i threw in a little leaf on the side there. it's kind of a joke at this point, me and leaves. this sweet little girl has been the recipient of a whole slew of leafy knits, so it seemed appropriate. she may grow up hating leaf motifs, but maybe i'll be over them by then.
i knit this sweater from the bottom up, based on her specific measurements. i knit the body with 2 inches of positive ease and the sleeves with 1 inch, so it will fit in a few months.
i was considering writing up a pattern for this based on standard baby measurements for different ages, but wanted to make sure there isn't one like it out there first. so far, i've found roll neck baby sweaters, but not the bottom up raglan sort. let me know if you know of one in existence, or if you'd like it written up.
happy knitting,
melissa
Comments
i heart baby knits too.
this is lovely.
Posted by: anna | July 7, 2009 03:35 PM
I love it and I'd love a pattern! It's almost time to start knitting for fall!
Posted by: Julie | July 7, 2009 03:53 PM
Yay! I love it. I can't wait to see her in it! Maybe she'll decide all her clothes need leaves...
:-) Lise
Posted by: Lise | July 7, 2009 03:55 PM
It really is lovely and I agree that a pattern would be much coveted!
Posted by: Gwen | July 7, 2009 04:06 PM
definitely a pattern! i'd love to make something like this for all the babes i know being born in the fall/winter months!
Posted by: robyn | July 7, 2009 04:44 PM
Beauty! Yes, please write the pattern. and I don't know that the leaf motif can be overdone :)
Posted by: Jenn | July 7, 2009 06:02 PM
Oh, it's so cute! Definitely write it up -- I need to do some serious baby knitting, plus I have a bunch of Manos in ye olde stash.
Posted by: Jodi | July 7, 2009 07:14 PM
Awww... the little leaf is very sweet and unobtrusive! Cute sweater!
Posted by: grumperina | July 7, 2009 07:34 PM
Love the sweater and the leaf...Would definitely love the pattern!
Posted by: Mandy | July 7, 2009 07:49 PM
So wee and cute! I don't know of a pattern like it out there......I think you must make it a pattern....I have a niece/nephew to knit for arriving in time for some sweater weather!
Posted by: Gudrun | July 7, 2009 09:40 PM
i would love this in a toddler size. i have a 2 year old niece (a small 2yo) who definitely needs such a sweater.
Posted by: maryse | July 8, 2009 07:16 AM
Oh, I would LOVE to have a pattern for that. So cute.
Posted by: jan | July 8, 2009 12:57 PM
Hi Melissa,
This is THE perfect sweater! It would look great on an adult as well. It's the yarn that I love the best; the variation in thickness reminds me of Malabrigo.
Pease could I have the pattern?
Thank you
Posted by: Rowan | July 8, 2009 02:05 PM
OH please write up the pattern...adorable!
Posted by: mj | July 8, 2009 03:36 PM
So very cute!
Rima
www.yarnydays.com
Posted by: Rima Aranha | July 8, 2009 04:02 PM
I would LOVE this adorable pattern written up :) Too cute!
Posted by: Paula | July 8, 2009 06:23 PM
that is so cute, i love it !
Posted by: tricobsession | July 9, 2009 08:10 AM
She loves leaves, and she's always looked beautiful in everything you've made for her. I can't wait to see her in it! Thank you, thank you, thank you~
Posted by: Andi | July 9, 2009 01:09 PM
Please write up the pattern for your sweater! it's so beautiful!
Posted by: Cher | July 9, 2009 07:13 PM
So cute! I'd love to have the pattern.
Posted by: melissa | July 10, 2009 02:05 PM
baby knits are the best :)
Posted by: gleek | July 11, 2009 10:35 PM
Very, very clever and cute!
Posted by: Karen | July 12, 2009 02:42 PM
Yes, please. I love your patterns and leaves.
Your pattern for the garter love sweater is what inspired me to knit and knit for myself...check out this post if you want... http://autumnanddan.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-garter-love-sweater.html .
Posted by: Autumn | July 13, 2009 12:22 AM
It´s lovely! Love how it is so simple and yet so full texture.
Posted by: Ana | July 14, 2009 08:50 AM
If you write it, we will love it!
Posted by: Sarah McDowell | July 22, 2009 01:18 PM
I laughed a little when I saw this baby sweater with the leaf motif... when I saw your Vogue cardi I knew it was yours right away! I'm excited to see your designs really branch out from your blog all the way to magazines and now a book. So exciting and I'm really glad for you!
Posted by: Karma | July 23, 2009 07:51 PM
Please write up the pattern for this lovely little sweater.
I would so enjoy knitting it up, and I know just the expected baby that would enjoy wearing it.
chloe
Posted by: chloe | August 9, 2009 05:06 PM
i would LOVE a pattern for this. Love the leaf too!
Posted by: chrisy | October 29, 2009 09:11 PM