Another February Baby Sweater


This is my eighth known baby sweater according to Ravelry.  I've knit this sweater pre ravelry so I know there are others about.  Each time I make this sweater, I forget some stuff and then I alter some directions to make it as seamless as possible.


I knit the wee little sleeves in the round and ingeniously picked up through the back edge the stitches that create the body...if you were sitting beside me you would be able to see what I did.  So I guess you'll have to trust me when I say, I'm sometimes a genius!

However this sometimes a genius made some rookie mistakes and started the yoke three times!  Yes, I was not in my knitting zen state of mind.  Oh well, lucky for me, I caught the mistake and righted the wrong. Phew.

The other little glitch was I dived into deep stash (again pre-ravelry days) and started the sweater not reading the content of the yarn.  I thought I was knitting with a blend but nope,  I was knitting with 100% cotton which is not kind to my hands or my arthritis.

I'm so happy I powered through the knitting and was eternally thankful for my RA being under control.


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    LOVE! The light pink is sweet and I like how you used contrasting buttons. I like that blue; it's like a vintage robin's egg blue.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 3, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    "Love the color way, do you feel like you have a super power while wearing them??" I'll ask the husband, Karen. Thank you so much for your sweet thoughts and reactions. Hugs to you and Frodo.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 3, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    Oh and I hope you finish your book today; it looks like a heavy tale.

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  4. mamasmercantileOctober 3, 2016 at 3:59 PM

    It is adorable, love the buttons a beautiful contrast to the pink. Glad to hear your RA is under control.

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  5. kathy bOctober 3, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    now thats and incredible heirloom quality gift sweater

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  6. Judy S.October 3, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    That's a really cute sweater! And, kudos for all those buttonholes! Boy, you are really ahead of the game if that's for a February baby! Kudos again!

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  7. stephOctober 4, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    so cute!!! cotton is a good choice for baby....but I HATE knitting with it cause it's hard on MY hands, and I don't suffer with RA. (A little osteo...but .....) What a trooper you are sticking with it to the very beautiful end!!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 4, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    So sweet!

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  9. Jeannie Gray KnitsOctober 4, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    Looks great! Well worth a few days of sore hands. ....From my point of view at least. :)

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  10. the habit of beingOctober 4, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    So very sweet! I have a wee sweater you knit for my almost two year old packed away with the rest of the baby treasures :)

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    1. GraceOctober 4, 2016 at 5:54 PM

      B, I am so very jealous that you have a Karen original! : ) Alas, I am too old to have babies...

      Karen, this is beautiful! You did one recently with duck buttons, didn't you? I love the Robin's Egg Blue! xx

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  11. flyingjenOctober 4, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    Such a cute little sweater.

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  12. JanetOctober 4, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    So sweet and lacy!

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  13. JaneOctober 4, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    That little sweater is so sweet.

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  14. Nancy McCarrollOctober 5, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    Darling sweater. Am going to your Rav page now to see your notes.

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  15. AlinaOctober 6, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    So so cute!! Love the contrast between the simple garter stitch yoke and the intricate lace!

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