Baby sweater and hat with flowers

MerigoldinWA · February 16, 2008, 6:13pm

I got the book “itty-bitty nursery” by Susan B. Anderson for Christmas. (BTW it has quite a few cute things: clothes, blankets, toys and things for the nursery) I made the Flower Cardigan out of that book. They had a hat. It also had only one large flower, but I liked my idea better. ;). The hat here is my design.

The set is made out of Moda Dea Silk’n Wool Blend in ‘orchid pink’. The trims are all wool. I made the 0-6 month size but made the sleeves 1 inch longer than given (glad I did).

Here it is modeled by my “itty-bitty” DGD who is 4 1/2 months old and just over 10 pounds.

Here is the set where you can see it better.

And here is a detail of the bobble buttons, “stem” button loops, and flower trim.

The sweater and hat are very simple. In fact as I knit the sweater I was not very excited about it, but after I got it sewn together and started the trims I got so enthused I couldn’t quit working until it was done. I love it.

redheadrachel · February 16, 2008, 6:25pm

THAT IS THE CUTEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Love it!

The.Knitter · February 16, 2008, 6:36pm

Absolutely gorgeous… and so is the outfit! What a gem she is and she looks so happy with her Gramma’s knitting! Great job!!!

system · February 16, 2008, 6:42pm

WOW! What a beautiful model. That baby is soooo cute. Your knitting work is great. Love the sweater and the little hat too.

Knit4Fun · February 16, 2008, 6:58pm

That turned out SO well - and your DGD is adorable wearing it too!

I got that book recently as well and can’t wait to try out some of the amazing patterns in there…

knit2btied · February 16, 2008, 8:02pm

That is cute, and with such an adorable model, you’ll be able to show off your needlework for years to come! Congratulations!

Debkcs · February 17, 2008, 12:04am

The sweater and hat are cute, but your DGD is adorable! Just want to kiss those cheeks.

Have you noticed, since becoming a gram, just how cute babies are? I thought so before, but now, it’s enough to plop a big old smile on my face.

BTW, did you make the little pants that she is wearing?

MerigoldinWA · February 17, 2008, 12:25am

No, I didn’t make her pants. Luckily for me when she tried these on today she just happened to have on things that went very well with them.

ritaw · February 17, 2008, 4:55am

OMG! How beautiful is that set and that baby is a beauty:) Lovely work

sue_in_canada · February 17, 2008, 5:04am

That set is beautiful and your DGD is adorable. Love the color too.

nonny2t · February 17, 2008, 5:23am

It is adorable and she seems to really like it! How beautiful she is and what dimples!!!

dip_s_mom · February 17, 2008, 7:05am

that is just adorable – I love how the buttons are worked into the design,

GiddyKnitter · February 17, 2008, 7:08am

Congratulations the outfit is beautiful and your little Granddaughter is just so cute x

ah1 · February 17, 2008, 7:47am

So adorable! The set is very sweet, too.

mwhite · February 17, 2008, 7:49am

Merigold, that is so pretty and very precious! You did a wonderful job on it and I bet it was totally fun as well. Your model is just ADORABLE! Love that sweet smile! Mary

dustinac · February 17, 2008, 7:55am

oh my what a beautiful little girl!! I love the set and she seems happy with it too :happydance:

KnittingNat · February 17, 2008, 9:53am

It is absolutely adorable and your DGD is a sweety

bethany · February 17, 2008, 11:16am

Oh that is all so sweet! Get that baby in a “cute baby” contest! Sooooo sweet!

bajanKnit · February 18, 2008, 11:29am

The jacket and hat are so precious. But! your DGD is absolutely gorgeous.

ArtLady1981 · February 18, 2008, 12:35pm

OMG!!! Merigold, you’re killin’ me!!! That outfit is TO DIE FOR!!! :cheering:
Ohhhhh! So adorable!!! And the outfit is, too! :happydance: