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June 13, 2006

Of Weddings and Knitting, the knitting part

This is the baby tunic I've been working on from the Kids, Kids, Kids book. It is a really fun book for small children clothes and toys. I've actually made a whole lot more progress on it since I took this picture, but just the lace pattern alone is worth flashing. I'm using Knit Picks Shine, which is SO soft and works up into a beautiful fabric. Lovin the Knit Picks!!!

Design: Sweater and pants set from Erika Knight's Simple Knits for Cherished Babies Yarn: Knit Picks Sierra in coal for the sweater & Knit Picks Palette in Cream, Ash, & Fog for the 'pants' (really more like diaper covers) Size: 6-12 months Novelties: buttons bought at JoAnn's Begun: January, 2006 Finished: June 10, 2006

This is a little baby boy outfit I just sent on its way. The young one was born a couple of months ago and I made the 6 month size so he could wear it this winter. This was also done in Knit Picks yarn, which I really liked. The Sierra gives great stitch definition, especially with the black being so hard to see. The shorts were my first ever attempt at stripes. It turned out pretty good but weaving the elastic into the band didn't turn out so hot. I was under a bit of a time crunch, otherwise I think I would have ripped out the band to do a double long rib and fold it over, enclosing the elastic that way. I'll know better for next time! Erika Knight's patterns are really easy to follow and turn out beautifully! Plus baby knits are such instant gratification.

Thanks for reading the longest post ever! Happy Tuesday :)

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