Suddenly there is a bumper crop of babies to knit for! A small knit is the perfect segway into fall knitting and Yarns Needles and Hooks now has the quintessential Knitters Alamanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman where you will find projects like the ones below (Baby Sweater on Two Needles) as well as many others.
We used Blue Sky Alpaca’s ‘Skinny Dyed’ cotton which comes in the dreamiest shades for baby, and don’t forget to check out Classic Elite’s Wool Bam Boo with its wonderful hand and drape for those tiny knits. While you are browsing through Patty’s wonderful selection of yarns and patterns, be sure to ask her about our favorite baby blanket – the Blue Sky Alpaca ‘Eyelet’ blanket which is certain to become a beloved gift and heirloom. Between us we have made it three times and I have a fourth on the needles. It’s one of those highly satisfying patterns that you can intuitively knit and enjoy.
So, finish up your baby knitting because Old Man Winter is right around the corner and you are going to want to get started on your cardigans and scarves and hats. Didn’t you promise yourself a new shawl to wear to Sheep and Wool this October? I thought so. Did I mention Christmas? It’s NEVER too early to begin your holiday gift knitting. More on that next time.
Patty- you are an up and coming Annie Leibowitz! Now all you need is a decent camera and we’ll be all set!