My boss's daughter recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, so naturally, I took the time to make a little something for the new baby. By chance, as I was sorting through my craft supplies, I came across two skeins of Lion Brand Homespun that my mother had sent to me when I first started to knit. It would produce an easy-care, machine washable garment...perfect for a new mom who'll be too busy (and sleep deprived) to worry about hand-washing.
I did a quick search on Ravelry to see what baby garments other people whipped up using the yarn. Baby, it's cold outside was a pretty popular pattern, and the original yarn called for by the designer was Homespun. I was able to put two and two together.
The finished baby jacket is thick and plush; it will definitely do a good job of insulating the little one from the winter cold in 4-6 months.
I decided not to go with the option of making crochet buttons; I went to the M&J Trimming store and spent a long time browsing the buttons. I was about to give up when I caught a glimplse of these gorgeous purple and black square buttons out of the corner of my eye. Yay. I love it when everything works out. (Btw, this is totally unrelated, but I think I'm developing a "thing" for buttons. Looking at all the styles makes me so happy.)
I still had some purple yarn left over, so I decided to crochet a matching hat. I basically followed this pattern for a baby derby hat, omitting the popcorn stitches on top and starting with a 10 dc ring instead of 15. For the extra little girly touch, I whipped up a quick little flower to decorate the band.
So when winter comes, however cold it may be outside, baby Olivia will be prepared.
too friggin adorable! that is gonna be one chic baby.
i love m+j trimming. i could spend days in there.
Posted by: Sandra | October 04, 2007 at 11:28 PM
OH ADORABLE!!!! I LOVE that hat!!!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 05, 2007 at 12:31 AM
That is so cute! I have to admit that out of all of the blogs I have visited, yours is the one I keep coming back to as you always seem to have such adorable projects and your work is just lovely. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Debbie | October 05, 2007 at 12:16 PM
Olivia will look like she's wearing Chanel, channeling Jackie Kennedy. Too cute. Also love the thermal top you knitted. I'm not a knitter, so I'm totally in awe of your talent and love to check your blog simply to see what you come up with next.
Posted by: Linda/RV Vagabonds | October 05, 2007 at 02:10 PM
I thought the same thing as Linda! Very Chanel, and cute!
Posted by: karrie | October 05, 2007 at 02:46 PM
Absolutely gorgeous...the colours a lovely, a nice change to the traditional pink, and the buttons and little hat put the icing on the cake...you're so clever!!!
Posted by: mumi | October 05, 2007 at 04:57 PM
The colors work well together. Pretty and girly but not overly cutesy-cute.
Posted by: *karen | October 05, 2007 at 11:21 PM
So beautiful! The buttons and the flower give them very charm!
Posted by: Dalia | October 08, 2007 at 05:08 AM
Very cute baby set!
Posted by: Oiyi | October 08, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Oh, Shirley. You are killing me! That is gorgeous. The mother is going to LOVE this gift!!!!
Posted by: lera | October 10, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Wow!!!I love the entire look and the buttons are just right! A baby set that looks stylish as well as comfortable!
Posted by: Wibit (Brie) | October 13, 2007 at 11:58 AM
very very nice
I printed that pattern off ages ago but hadn't put it in my Ravelry cue. Off to ractify that situation now. Thanks for the remender.\oh and LUURRVE the wee hat.
Posted by: catsmum | October 13, 2007 at 08:22 PM
wow! what a fabulous baby sweater and hat. your boss's daughter will love it.
Posted by: rebecca | October 19, 2007 at 04:26 PM
I absolutely love the hat and sweater...I do not knit but it makes me want to learn. Absolutely loved it!! Do you make hats for other children?? I can be contacted by email...copenhavers@gmail.com Thanks!
Posted by: Natalie | December 15, 2009 at 04:44 PM