Pattern: really, this one doesn’t need and introduction..the classic Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Yarn: Lovesticks sock yarn 80/20 merino/nylon, colour Business Casual, about 80-90 g.
Needles: 2.5 or 3 mm… This is why I should keep a blog. If I don’t update my blog when I knit I don’t know what needles I’ve used for a project. I’ve seen worse consequences for less though.
Size: I’m guessing somewhere in the 3-9 month range, depending on the baby
Buttons from Knappehuset in Bergen.
I had no idea what was going on during this knit. Trust Elizabeth and just keep knitting. The unfinished work looked like…well it didn’t look like anything really, just a weird shape and lots of garter stitch. Just keep knitting, just keep knitting (I have Dory from Finding Nemo in my head as I type this!). I think I was on the last ten rows when the lightbulb went on and I could see the jacket take shape. Always trust Elizabeth.
I finished off and crocheted around the the edges and along the sleeve seams with a dark blue that I think gathered and framed the variegated yarn well. This pattern works great with multicoloured/handdyed/handspun etc yarns but I like the tight look that blue accent added, it made a world of difference. Together with the golden buttons it makes me think of a uniform jacket. Wishing the wearer smooth sailing and good company on the long journey he just started!
Aye Aye
That is just TOO CUTE! WOW. Love the yarn, the buttons, everything
I had the same reaction when I made a BSJ, too. I kept thinking “OK I know it’s supposed to be “magic” and I know it’ll be crazy, but…really? Hmm…” then sure enough, it worked!