The next installment in the Baby Knitting Bonanza is complete -- a little lilac eyelet number in Baby Ull. The pattern is loosely based on this pattern from Drops -- though altered to make it fit my favorite top-down method. The yoke motif is the "garland pattern" from Barbara Walker's first knitting stitch treasury. It's supposed to look like little flowers, but it's a bit hard to see, I think.
This is my first time working with Baby Ull, and I have to say I'm not bowled over. The yarn is not as soft as other baby yarns I've worked with, and there's a definite plasticky superwash feel to it. Nevertheless, I think that the sweater came out nicely -- though it grew quite a bit in blocking. I was intending to knit a nine-month size sweater, but I think that this might be more like a one-year. Thankfully, since the sleeve cuffs are knit in one piece with the rest of it, they can be folded up as the baby grows into it.
It's very cute.
ReplyDeleteI do like Baby Ull a lot, so I'm a bit surprised that you weren't too impressed. It wears very well, which is nice. The baby things I've given friends have remained pill-free through many washings.
That is adorable. Excellent work... one lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteThat's a right pretty little sweater.
ReplyDeleteThe color is beautiful and the lace is stunning. Love this baby sweater, I wish it came in adult sizes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sweater! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI Love this sweater. Like you, I like the top down patterns, ..can you share your revisions to the original pattern?
ReplyDeletepattya@paulbunyan.net
Hello There..........this baby sweater # 2 is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make it!
How can I obtain the pattern?
Denise Nardini
The pattern is in the sidebar: Modified Drops Eyelet Baby Cardigan.
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