Book: One Skein by Leigh Radford
Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease
Color: Strawberry Cream
Needles: US 8 and 9
Size: Newborn
Believe it or not, I was in need of another gift for a baby girl to be born next month. There always seems to be someone having a baby around here. At this point everyone is expecting me to include a hand knitted item as part of their gift. Who am I to disappoint them?
This little bolero was quick to make and fun too. The body is knitted in one piece from the bottom up starting with a provisional cast-on. The sleeves are knitted separately. To finish, seams must be sewn on the shoulders, armholes and sleeves. The ribbed band is knitted on by placing the live cast-on stitches on a circular needle and picking up stitches all around. An optional eyelet motif adds an element of design to the back of this simple jacket.
My edition of One Skein was published with a mistake in the pattern. You can find a list of corrections here.
How cute! I love the color, and the length will be great for a little one. I'll need to keep that pattern in mind! :)
ReplyDeleteOh now that is too cute. It is perfect for a sweet little girl. What a great idea starter better yet I'll have to get the book. (one cannot have enough pattern books)
ReplyDeleteSo cute and I love the little eyelet detailing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I made one last year and it was a real quick knit. Maybe I'll try some cotton next time.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have that book but I haven't tried that pattern yet.
My goodness! So if you are knitting everyone there a baby gift, when my son and his wife finally have a baby, do I get to place an order?? lol!
ReplyDeleteHit a snag with my sock. I wanted the strips to match but I didn't roll out half the ball and now I have had to order another skein. I have no idea how long it will take but the first sock looks really good! So posting about the set will be a bit delayed.
That is adorable! Good job.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I have that book, too, though the provisional cast on always scares me. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sweet ;o)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and girly!! I know what you mean about lots of babies -- I know at least 6 moms who are expecting and expecting handknit items ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have that book, too, but i've never tried the provisional cast-on. Your lovely results inspire me to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! I'm knitting another sweater else in the new purple Cotton Ease--now I know what to knit with the ball or two I'll have left over. :-)
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