Friday, April 20, 2012

Handspun Garter Yoke Baby Sweater

Handspun yoke cardigan

Every time I finish a wee little baby sweater I block it, sew on the buttons and I think to myself: "This is it, this is the cutest little thing I've ever seen. I can't possibly knit anything any sweeter." But eventually I cast on for another little sweater and I end up feeling exactly the same way about it. This little guy is no exception. I'm gaga over it. The handspun paired with Frost DK. The contrasting colour bind off on all the hems. Those perfect buttons that look like they have glimmering drops of water on them. Sigh... it's almost too much. 

Handspun yoke cardigan

Knitting this sweater made me realize how much I love handspun yarn. It never disappoints. So full of texture and intrigue. I think I might carve out a bit of time this weekend to do some more spinning. 

Handspun yoke cardigan

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. I hope to spend mine spinning, knitting, cleaning out my garden and generally chillaxing.  

Handspun yoke cardigan

Pattern: Garter Yoke Baby Jacket by Jennifer Hoel.
Ravelry project page here

14 comments:

  1. I have to agree, every baby knit you make comes out so beautifully but I think the handspun gives this one an extra special touch!
    Have a great weekend.

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  2. Nice job. I adore this pattern, and how well it lends itself to adding one's own spin (ha ha; didn't even mean to do that). Yours is gorgeous.

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  3. so adorable! those colors are to die for!

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  4. Darling sweater. The yarn is beautiful.

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  5. too cute!Now, we need to see the baby wearing it! Yours? ;-)

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  6. These every baby knit you make comes out so beautifully. I like this pattern and design. I like it very much. I appreciate for your work.

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  7. It certainly looks sweet! And I have to agree that you will probably knit something even cuter soon! But it's probably the effect of being "new"! Have a good weekend!

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  8. All your baby sweaters make me want to knit tiny things for babys and I don't even have any babies to knit for.

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  9. That sweater is so beautiful! I love the almost-teal handspun paired with Frost, it looks so great together. I'm always impressed by the beauty of handspun, it really is something special.

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  10. hI am inspired. hat kind of spinning wheel etc. do you have/like. Keep up the great blog enteries.

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  11. The handspun adds such a gorgeous texture to this adorable sweater!

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  12. Baby sweaters are essential requirement for babies in winter season,as we know babies skin are very sensitive so parents should buy nonallergic good quality sweater for babies.

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