Hickory Dickory Dot Sweater

I have officially finished the Hickory Dickory Dot Sweater by annypurls. It's for our friends, Sarah and James (and Sadie) who are expecting their first child due September 24. I don't think my sweater is nearly as cute as hers, however I used yarn that probably wasn't as nice. I get worried about using yarn that is too expensive for a baby. They either grow out of it quickly or get it terribly stained and you can't throw a lot of the yarns in the washer for a good scrub. If anyone has found a good DK yarn for baby items that is not TERRIBLY expensive, let me know.

While at Jujube&Lolo, I discovered anny has a new pattern. Yay! It's called Duck Soup. I really want to make it for Ethan, but I'm a little worried it looks too girly. I wouldn't make the closures multi-colored. I think that would help lessen it's feminine effect. What do you think?

Finished Sweater for Ethan

So, I finished the sweater for Ethan with the yarn that my mother-in-law gave me. It's a little big. (At least in the arms and neck...ha! I'm definitely still learning.) Maybe if will fit him better next winter.

If you want to see more pictures of the sweater, click here.

If you would like the pattern for the Pullover Sweater, it is free from Lion Brand's website.

Pictures of My First Project

The very first project I completed was the Cross Over sweater from Debbie Bliss "Essential Baby". I didn't take pictures of it before I gave it to my niece for Christmas, but my sister-in-law brought her over in it last weekend. Here is is, (if you can see past the adorable dimples.)