This sweater was started way back in the spring, right after I found out I was pregnant. When I found out I was having a boy, the little sweater sat unfinished for months and months.
I finally finished all of the crocheting during the quiet, relaxing moments of our summer vacation to Brian Head only to have it sit once again for months until I found the perfect hand-dyed silk ribbon to use as the front closure.
Pattern: Soft & Sweet Layette from Leisure Arts Baby Layettes and Afghans (modified to short sleeves)
Yarn: Naturally Caron Spa in Dark Driftwood
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I just knit a baby sweater with that same yarn. I love how soft it is when it is all knit up.
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What a Beautiful sweater! Makes me want to pick up some crocheting again:o) Maybe I’ll wait till I have a girl one day don’t think my boys would want to be so pretty:o)
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You could always use a different colour ribbon… something more boyish
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This is Carrie
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October 21st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
The entire sweater pattern is just a little to “sweet” for my little boy tastes. I really should have picked out a more unisex pattern from the beginning, but the stitch and the scallops called to me.
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I love the Spa yarn. One of my favorites lately.
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jonita mortensen Reply:
October 21st, 2010 at 2:48 pm
I love this pattern. I have never heard of Spa yarn. Is it available at all places where they sell yarn? (JoAnns? Michaels?)
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This is Carrie
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October 21st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Yep, I picked up the yarn at JoAnn’s during their big yarn sale. It’s a bamboo blend and so soft.
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I’m having a girl… you can send it to me
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That sweater is just gorgeous! I love it! I think I have to find that pattern and make one for my 8 months old before she is too big to wear it! I am crazy about the vintage look!! So who will be the lucky wearer? Next baby? A friend? Someone will be very happy.
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Hello,
I spent so many hours looking for a baby cardigan pattern and I just fell in love with this one. I wanted to make a gift for my cousin’ newborn girl and this was the only pattern that I really liked. It looks so simple but I find it very elegant and special.
I tried to buy a pattern from the site you indicated but I kept having problems, it kept saying that my cart was empty. I am so desparate to have it. Is there any possibily I could get it from you. I would like to buy it.
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this is carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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July 17th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Thanks Natalia!
You could try to buy it used from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Layettes-Afghans-Crochet-Pattern/dp/B001OW4XEW
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