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08/31/2008
February Baby Sweater
I love this sweater but I hate that I have to show it off using my cell phone camera, because the pictures just don't show the depth of the color or the lace pattern. You'll just have to use your imagination, folks.
My favorite part is the garter stitch yoke. For the longest time I was adamantly against garter stitch because I thought it looked too "beginner." The minute I learned to purl I longed only for smooth swaths of stockinette. But now that I'm maturing as a knitter I understand the cozy, cushy allure of garter stitch.
The garter edging sets off the lace pattern nicely. The lace seems to add an heirloom quality to this sweater; it makes me think of a time when all of baby's sweaters were lovingly hand knit. I'm glad my new nephew will get to experience the feel of being wrapped in a big cozy hug from Aunt Kimi while I'm 1500 miles away.
Pattern: February Baby Sweater on Two Needles from Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Yarn: Arucania Nature Wool, Color 40
Started August 13, 2008
Finished August 30, 2008
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Comments
So cute! I love that pattern, and the tone-on-tone variegation of the Nature Wool looks great.
Posted by: Jodi | 08/31/2008
Beautiful --- the sentiments and the sweater.
Posted by: Kim | 09/02/2008
So amazing...now you know why I go to you for all my knitting advice!!
Posted by: Heather | 09/02/2008
That looks amazing, even with the cell pictures! The color variation and the stitch pattern make it divine.
Posted by: Hunnybunny | 09/05/2008
so glad your baby sweater worked out!
i actually just saw in another blog that i frequent, the february lady sweater... maybe your sister would like a matching sweater!
haha. hope you're well! we should get together again soon.
Posted by: erin | 09/08/2008
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