Lately off the needles as they say on knitting blogs -
a sort of long waistcoat tunic in a wool called
Socks that Rock.
It just needs some buttons but grand-daughter wants to choose these
herself when she gets back from pre-school.
And a matinee jacket knitted using the Elizabeth Zimmerman
Baby Surprise Jacket pattern which I first made thirty years ago for my son.
I hope it won't be too warm for a June baby.
Both fabulous! I take it pink is still 'in'... :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd can I please have the matinee jacket in an adult size?
me too!
DeleteThat looks as if it would be fun to knit.
Yes pink is still the only colour. You'd need a very long needle as it is knitted in one piece and then folded like origami. I imagine it would get very heavy too. I think her website, run now by her daughter has similar things for adults.
DeleteJune babies need to be warm , too .
ReplyDeleteI wonder what buttons your grandaughter swooped on .
Another baby - what a treat.
ReplyDeleteThose jackets are lovely.
Oh so congrats are due to you too! and oh my goodness - now I've got baby clothes jealousy big time. Can you point tell me the name of the Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern? and reassure me it isn't as horribly tricky as it looks? or perhaps it is. Either way, just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-surprise-jacket
DeleteNot too difficult. All in garter stitch. I went a bit wrong with the counting at one point but it turned out fine. I used a self striping wool which was fun. Lang Viva merino Fine.
Thank you! I shall get hold of it straight away. Am planning to use some self-patterned sock wool - no point in me making them garments that need hand washing, I know they won't be used.
DeleteThought I'd let you know that I managed to get hold of the pattern and am knitting it now. Intriguing to do, and I'm just trying to have faith that it will all come out right in the end. Will be delighted if mine comes out as nice as yours.
DeleteWhat lovely news and lovely knits. More fun to come!
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