A Sweater for L

 As mentioned last week, L had a birthday a few weeks ago. I had the best intentions of knitting her a sweater, because I always think I have more time than I actually do, and that I will make things much faster than I actually can. So, L got a remade sweater. One that was in my Etsy shop, until I have decided to tear off the unisex color scheme, and girl it up with a jumbo, pink, vintage (of course) button and a small calico print.

I'm going to have one cozy toddler this winter. Although, looks are deceiving. 

The whole photo session went more like this.

New for November

At little sneak peek at what's new for November. I've been working on this thing for entirely too long, but finally found just the right vintage buttons. If I had made it bigger (or maybe faster) I would be keeping this one for L. This fits up to 12 months, but is modeled by a much bigger baby. The Shawl Collar Baby Coat sizing is incredibly versitile. Just one of the new additions I hope to have in the shop when it reopens at the end of the week.

New Baby

To keep a new little baby I know warm and toasty through the Irish winter. The Pale Pink Ribbed Pixie Bonnet, with a covered button. The Shawl Collar Baby Coat in Heather Grey with Pale Pink trim and covered buttons to match the bonnet. Love this combination, wish it didn't take me so long to finish. I've got another (hopefully) unisex one in the works for the shop. 

Pattern: Shawl Collar Baby Coat
             Ribbed Pixie Bonnet
Fabric: The Heyday Shop

Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

At least that's what I'm hoping. 

Here comes the tortoise on an internet full of hares. I'm slowly plugging away at my summer to-do list. I get tons of knitting done when its always cold outside and it gets dark at 5pm. I find it much harder to focus when there is a garden to tend, and flip flops to find. So, here's a little update from a few weeks ago. I have another on the blocking mat, and would love to have both finished, and photographed together, before we are all old and grayer than this luscious yarn.

Vacation Knits

Warm wooly sweaters may not be at the top of your priority list when it 90 degrees, but there is nothing like vacation knitting. We took a recent trip to the beach, and I got a ton of knitting done in the car. More Shawl Collar Baby Coats. I've got so many ideas in my head waiting to get out, but then I think of another way to finish the SCBC and I can't stop myself.

I'm not completely sold on this yellow. I like the idea of pale gray and golden yellow, but I'm just not sure this is the right hue. I have a great floral fabric I'm going to throw into this mix, which I'm hoping will pull it all together. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Now, back to the more seasonally appropriate decision of whether or not to buy a pool pass.

New Pattern!

SHAWL COLLAR BABY COAT PATTERN NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP!

I am totally distracted by nice weather and have neglected my repeated promises to finish the pattern for the Shawl Collar Baby Coat. A few hours of chilly temperatures was all it took to put the final touches on this little project. I'm tempted to hoard this gem of a sweater all to myself, but I can not possibly make it enough for it to reach its full potential. I have more fabric scrap and vintage button combinations than I could use in a year of nap times, so (deep breath) I am sharing it with you. Take good care of it, and only knit this sweater for the sweetest little children, with the happiest thoughts in mind.

After a final proof read, the pattern will be in the shop tomorrow.

Shawl Collar Baby Coat

I just can't get enough of this shawl collar baby coat. There are so many ways to change it up, without really changing a thing.
In a moment of clarity I realized I already had both yarns and these great vintage button.
L wears this jacket everywhere. I'm calling it a 12-24 month, but the boxy fit and 3/4 length sleeves allows for a lot of growth. I hope to have this pattern in the shop in the next few weeks, after some thorough testing.

Get the pattern. More Shawl Collar Baby Coat Styles.