PATTERNS: Preemie Baby Kimono and Knitted Preemie Hat
YARN: Kraemer Yarns Little Lehigh (blue) and Red Heart Soft Baby (white)
NEEDLES: US 5
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest cicumference = 10"
Length from neck to toe = 14.5"
Hat circumference = 10"
I've used this pattern or a variation of this pattern at least four times now. The simple, classic style is one I never get tired of. It's my first choice for a boy's set, but would be nice for a girl too.
I wanted to make the gown a little longer, but I had to stop when I got down to the last little bit of yarn. See the two thin stripes of blue yarn in the hat? That's all I had left!
It's not neccesary, but I always like to include a ladybug somewhere on the set as a remembrance of LucyBug.
You always do the sweetest things. This is just precious!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, as always. I'm happy to see people using blue for these garments, too. I think we've all been a bit afraid to use blue very much, but they're very nice that way.
ReplyDeleteI love the bereavement outfits that look more like "regular" baby wear, not burial garments. I would be comforted more by that, I think. (Though the more frilly gowns are lovely, I have to admit.)
that is just too sweet.
ReplyDeleteBy helping some unknown "Little Baby" in this way, you honor the memory of baby Isabella.
ReplyDeleteLove you
John
I LOVE that outfit!!! A work of heart to be sure. I'm working on a couple of chemo hats for our best man's mom who will be having chemo soon for cancer of the lymph nodes. There's always something!!! Have a blessed day:D
ReplyDeleteI know all of your friends who check this blog see that you have a great talent for knitting. I hope that they can wade through the fishing banter on Johns blog and see some of the great photography you are doing while he is casting about. I do enjoy your perspective with the camera. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteLet lana know I heard about a new web site called chemotherapy.com that is supposed to explain the process very well. I have not been there yet but I am going to see if it is accurate!
Paul
This really is a preemie outfit, not bereavement, right? I've never seen anything more precious. I'm sure it'll be a happy day for the family that recieves this outfit when their sweet baby outgrows it! :)
ReplyDeletei love the little kimono! and the lady bug is a nice touch ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the felted bowls from the previous post too, they would make lovely gifts for that hard to buy person who has everything.