This was my first baby sweater. It was quick and fun! I spent almost an hour picking out these adorable sailboat buttons. The intended recipients are big fans of boats and water.
Baby knit #1:
- Pattern: February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman
- Yarn: Karabella Aurora 4Color: Aqua #20
- Yardage: 1.75 skeins = 344.8 yard
- Needles: Size 6
- Size: 3-6 months-ish?
I was really proud of being able to drop a few stitches down several rows to fix my mistakes in the gull pattern (rather than frogging several rows back).
Baby knit #2:
- Pattern: February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman
- Yarn: Karabella Aurora 4Color: Aqua #20
- Yardage: 1.75 skeins = 344.8 yard
- Needles: Size 6
- Size: 3-6 months-ish?
- Modifications: Since cables tend to pull, I added 1 stitch every 7 stitches right after I finished the garter stitch (yoke). 168 stitches instead of 148 stitches. The sleeves will have 48 stitches instead of 42 stitches. I am using an 8 stitch pattern repeat (cables - purl 2, knit 4, purl 2) instead of the gull pattern. I am working a cable row every 4th row, then every 6th row to add interest. Next time, I think I would just work the cables every 6th row for a cleaner look.
In February, I made my first baby knit: this adorable little pinafore dress designed by Debbie Bliss. If I were to make this one again, I would make the straps thicker (and possibly in seed stitch to make them more sturdy. I worked this one in the round to avoid seaming.
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