I knitted this sweater while pregnant with Tum Tum. It’s size 12 months, and runs true to size, but today he tried it on and it fits him well, since he’s a hulk of a baby!
The pattern is from this book. It’s her knit-in-one-piece-type baby sweater, which is supposed to have a ribbon tie in the back,  but my boy is actually wearing it backwards as a v-neck. I think it looks pretty cute that way, don’t you? The things I’d change next time – make the sweater a few rows longer, since Tum Tum has a long torso, and I’d make the sleeves a bit shorter, since I had to cuff them twice.
The yarn is an organic unbleached cotton from France that I purchased at an estate sale. It is soft, buttery, and wonderful to work with – more stretchy and forgiving than a lot of cottons I’ve used previously. I spent $1 and got enough yarn for maybe two baby sweaters plus booties.
I have two other FOs waiting to be posted – including the yellow project from last weekend. I hope to get to them up soon – it’s just difficult to get a decent photo of a very squirmy 5-month old in his new gear!
That is adorable, as is your baby! I really want to learn how to knit…it is on my list of things to do.
Hi Angela,
I know we didn’t know each other well at Grinnell but I read your plan, and now your blog. I have to say that this is one of the cutest baby pictures I’ve seen of all Grinnell cute baby pictures. I really enjoy the stories about your kids and the stuff you do together. You are a blessed and lucky family.
🙂
What a precious sweater, and the little guy is adorable, too.
In the last few pictures of Tum Tum, he looks so much like his daddy! Beautiful sweater, and beautiful boy.