Finished Knits

I was able to finish up some knitting projects last week, and it feels good to have things off the needles!



I knit this Sycamore Vest for a class sample. I like the edging on this one, and the yarn I used (Fiber Company) is so very very nice! Apologies for no modeled shot - not my size!



Citron was another class sample. Cute and easy, but man does that ruffled edging and bind off take FOR EVER!



And finally, one of hubby's good friends had a baby girl last week, and he requested a hat for her. He choose the pattern, and I knit it up. It came out super cute (and so tiny!). Mom loved it, and it's chilly this week, so I'm sure it's getting lots of use!

Finished Knits

It's about time I posted some new finished knitting projects! These were all knit for class samples, and I love the way they came out! Now to have time to knit them for myself!



First up is Gradient. Knit out of three skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport, this was a fun knit! I knit the three color version, but only did the cowl.



Wee Austin Hoodie was a cute quick knit. I would love to make one of these for my kiddos!



The Lollipop Skirt is adorable, and I know two girls who would love their own! I love the cute ridges on the skirt and it is very twirly!



The Brick Road Cowl was an enjoyable easy knit - I think this would make a fun gift for someone! I love that it is reversible!

I have several more projects for upcoming classes on the needles - just need more time in the day to finish them!

Baby Knits

I finally got some pictures of the things I knitted for our new little man! Nothing too exciting, but nice basics.



I made his blanket using a variety of Cotton Ease colors - some I had used in Ben and Ellie's blankets, and some 'new' colors. I based the blanket on the Tulip baby sweater. I did a seed stitch border, and then worked stockinette stitch for 11 rows, and knit row 12 to make the ridges. Then I changed colors. I did three repeats of the colors, and it could be a bit bigger, but it's fine. I ended with the seed stitch rows, and then picked up along the sides of the blanket and worked 8 rows of seed stitch there too.



I wanted a cute hat for his newborn photo shoot, and I returned to this old favorite. The pattern is from an old Debbie Bliss book - Kid's Knits for Heads, Hands and Toes. It is much cuter on him, but still too big, so no modeled pictures!



And a simple welted newborn hat out of some leftovers. This barely fit in the hospital, but it was cute and received lots of compliments!

Now to get all the sweaters I have planned for the kids finished!