Over the weekend, I finished a pair of linen pants with elastic bands from a Vogue pattern and a top from a Simplicity pattern. I also fixed the neck band of the cream Nani Iro top to make the neckline narrower. The double gauze is horrible to reap (very delicate) and the original binding almost 'melted' but I managed to fudge it. Although the result of my weekend sewing session is very far from 100%, I think I did take some baby steps forward. And I now have a few new own-made pieces to wear for the holiday in Penang. Before we depart this afternoon, I'll like to show you some new knitting.
One of my quickest knit to date. I guess things will get done if I focus. I started it the week before so that I could have it on time to give to Yam for her new born baby girl.
Pattern: Provence Baby Cardigan from Classic Elite available free here.
Size: 9-12 months
Yarn: 3 balls Rowan Wool Cotton, Laurel #960
Needles: Clover #7 (4.2mm) and Clover #5 (3.6mm)
I have a long queue of baby stuffs on Ravelry and I'm very glad to have friends to knit for.
Love these jade-coloured plastic buttons that I got from Spotlight before they closed down. And I have to add a little bit of red for good luck!
Such a gorgeous cardigan for a long awaited baby. Makes me miss you both!
Posted by: Ingrid | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Such a pretty cardigan for your friend's baby. I like the colour you have chosen as I find that children tend to like colour green according to my daughter.
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Adorable and gorgeous! Thank you for the link, I put the pattern in my Ravelry queue.
Posted by: EclatDuSoleil | Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 07:06 PM
The baby cardi is very sweet! Have a great holiday in Penang!
Posted by: Salihan | Friday, June 25, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Beautiful baby cardigan. Good luck with your sewing projects. With your talent and attention to detail I'm sure you will be an expert in no time. You are lucky to have access to interesting fabrics.
Posted by: ellen | Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:12 PM
That cardi is adorable! Love the buttons too.
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Ohh, I made this sweater in almost the same shade of a Debbie Bliss cashmerino and it was a joy to make. In the 50s in the U.S. there was a kind of inexpensive kitchen glassware called jadeite that was this sort of apple-green shade. It's now collectible, but it wasn't way back then and I remember some pieces from when I was a child. I found some vintage-y looking buttons with a little bit of red in them, too, but I didn't think of the good luck aspect. Your knitting is so beautifully smooth and precise!
Posted by: loel kim | Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 06:34 AM
Beautiful! I'm going to make one for my friend's little girl, Annalee. Thanks for the inspiration! (again!)
Posted by: Gleanne Marie | Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 02:22 AM