UPDATE: Niece has arrived - Isobel Florence, 8 pounds 6 ounces. Now I'm getting urges to make another little cardigan, in a burgundy DK I found at the market. So many Christmas projects to finish though, just don't have the time....Welcome to the world, not-so-little one :)
Well I finished it! Actually, it was a very fast knit (only 9in long), but I had a disaster with yarn (running out of it), so had to do some quiet improvisation. But I think it worked out well. Its a very simple pattern and knits up quick, without the stripes and the sewing in of tails, it could probably be done in under 10 hours. Or less, as some of the techniques were new to me (making the I-cords for the ties took about as long as the fronts!).
It should fit from birth-six months, but its got lots of growing space as the front can expand quite a bit. I'm quite happy with it - the finishing ended up being very neat which was satisfying as I'm still new to stitching the pieces together. But I'm rather proud of the outcome, so all is well. Now a mad dash to get all the Christmas knits done - I fear I've overstretched myself, especially with a work deadline looming in a menacing fashion over Christmas. Maaaaa. So much to knit and so little time!
It should fit from birth-six months, but its got lots of growing space as the front can expand quite a bit. I'm quite happy with it - the finishing ended up being very neat which was satisfying as I'm still new to stitching the pieces together. But I'm rather proud of the outcome, so all is well. Now a mad dash to get all the Christmas knits done - I fear I've overstretched myself, especially with a work deadline looming in a menacing fashion over Christmas. Maaaaa. So much to knit and so little time!
And finally, Willis adding her own special input:
