More knitting in my future. I was beginning to worry about having a family that would spend an entire year in the warmer climates and travel with nothing more than a suitcase and a backpack. What kind of knitting would they want? I would feel guilty presenting them with woolen articles that weren't needed, or anything that they would feel would be a burden to carry (or surreptitiously rid themselves of). I like that my knitting is usable.
Problem solved! They plan to spend at least some time at Christmas in Norway! Yeah for ice and snow!!
I immediately pulled out overalls I had started last December from
Chic Knits for Stylish Babies. Since my little one isn't a baby anymore, I will finish this last project from this wonderful book with the only pattern I could find for 18 months old. All of the others are for up to one year. I didn't get to make all that many of these "stylish" patterns... Very sad...
Here's my progress using "Heaven" by Fibranatura which is a merino/silk blend.
Lots of cables and knitted flat in one piece.
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| In Shale green |
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| Leg folded over |
(This is the extent of my professional photography... I'm a slacker...)
The pattern is called "Black and White" in the "All Weather Babies" section of the book.
We've been aware that many people think Juju is a little boy. Her funny white hair and androgynous clothing perpetuate the concept, so I'll find something girly to put on the upper bodice, like a big knitted pink flower. How could anyone think a little boy would wear a pink flower?
Comfy for napping, but not needed in 40° C July.
