I have been making such a slow start on my baby sweater. It's great to watch all of your progress, however. I finally got my KnitPicks Shine Sport in sand, and the color wasn't what I expected. I showed it to my husband, and he said, "That's a girl color." How can a brown shade be a girl color? It wasn't what I wanted either, though: too coppery. Anyway, I swatched some, and got guage with size 2 needles, so I ordered more (or Valerie ordered for me, thank you!) in the color willow. Now it's just more waiting. Of course, all of my other knitting is waiting too! I hope to at least have a cast on edge to show soon! Am I crazy to knit a sweater on size 2s? I think I need to start with something bigger gauge...and for summer!

The Baby Hoodie

For those of you that are interested (especially Nicole...), if your local yarn shop doesn't carry this pattern, or doesn't carry Blue Sky Alpacas period, you should first direct them to contact Sylvia and open an account... then you could order the pattern and/or the super soft cotton yarn from kpixie online.
It's a super simple and fast knit- no real shaping, toddlers and babies don't need set-in sleeves...
It's not a freebie, but they only run $4, so it won't break the bank. And just think, you'd have a picture of my very own toddler... she loved playing with those daisies! Oh, and the snacks, a good photo shoot has snacks- keeps us from getting cranky...
Anyway,
Happy knitting,
ali

Finally Started

Hi Everyone! I finally started by Pea Pod sweater this week. Check out the progress:

I really like this pattern, although it is a challenge to keep track of where I'm working on the chart, and at the same time track my rows for button holes. It's nice that the lace pattern is only over 15 stitches, so I only really need to concentrate for a few minutes on each row. I love the Knit Picks Shine Sport, and the way it knits up. The stitch definition is pretty nice, and the yarn is so soft. I am beginning to worry about the color though. Do you think it's too girly if the baby turns out to be a nephew instead of a niece? I'd love to get some input. My husband has not been helpful in trying to decide.

Striped Baby Hoodie

I meant to link that- the pattern I used was the new Baby Hoodie, designed by Bobbi Intveld for Blue Sky Alpacas. If you check out the pattern- that's my toddler modeling!
I'm just starting work on another one now. I'm going for more brights with the stripes this time, should be a fun one!
ali

Hi Ladies!

I'm new here... just joined up and am getting pumped to start the Pea Pod set for my little sweet pea! I'm still trying ot decide on a color, but I thought I'd stop by and introduce myself-

I'm ali, and I'm a yarn addict. Admitting it is half the battle, right? Anyway, I've been knitting for a few years now and the obsession has only grown for me- I knit, I design, I tech edit, I knit some more... oh, and now I blog...

Well, I'll get to posting Pea Pod progress once there is progress to post- in the meantime, in between time, here's a recent finished object for my wee one-

till next time,

ali

All Done

Finally, I am all finished with my Pea Pod Set.



I enjoyed this pattern even more the second time around, which is pretty rare for me. I think it's a real testament to how great this pattern is.

Here's a gratuitous close up on the lace and buttons.



And here it is all wrapped up and ready to be given.



I've had such a great time with this KAL. Thank you all so much. I don't have any immediate baby knitting plans, but I'll still be dropping by this here KAL to see everybody's progress and cheer you all on.

Happy Knitting!

Progress

Okay, this will be picture heavy! I am plugging along on the sweater that needs to be done for my daughters birthday in 2 weeks. I made a rookie mistake and am making a sweater on a size 3 needle. I am bored out of my mind doing what seems like miles of stockinette. I was excited about this pattern, because it is knit in one piece, so I could avoid some seaming. I would give anything for seaming at this point!! Here is the sweater so far:









Here are a couple of baby gifts I did this week. Both were really quick and I love the result. I think this might be my new standard baby shower gift!





















































Last but not least Anouk. I am grounded from working on it right now (I HAVE to finish that sweater) but I think it will be a quick knit. This is from when I cast on.