Yea! It's an honest to goodness FO! I'm really happy with the way this one turned out - it's been in my head for awhile and to finally get the little set knit up, I'm happy it came out the way I had imagined in my head all this time.
Details--
Elizabeth Zimmerman February Baby Sweater
Actual Knit Time: Two Weeks, on and off
Needles: US7 Addi's
Yarn: Knit Picks Merino Style in Mint, 3 skeins and I used every last end.
Buttons: 6 celtic style from walmart
Interested in more info? I also talked a little bit about the sweater, here and here
Final
Note: Very cute pattern, perhaps there was a little too much "pith" in the instructions but after reading this post here, everything became clear - go read it if you make this sweater! AND in a whole 'nother level of cuteness, this one really inspired me, isn't it cute??
Modifications: I downsized the pattern by 1 increase repeat to end up with only 112 stitches to make it a bit more small baby rather than toddler sized based on my yarn/needle choices. Therefore, I had to re-jigger the numbers and after some ratio calculating (I'll spare you the details unless you're interested) ended up with this number of stitches in each part- 4 (garter stitch edge), 14 (front), 21 (arm), 42 (back), 21 (arm), 14 (other front), 4 (garter stitch edge).
----To go with my little set, I made up a little EZ Inspired Matching Hat. You will need her book, knitter's almanac, or any other book that has the pattern, in order to have her gull stitch pattern, I've just put down some helpful numbers below.----
EZ Inspired Matching February Baby Sweater Hat -
Pattern Note - According to this site, a baby of 3-6 months has a head that is about 14-17inches.
My gauge is 5sts inch on US 7 needles on Magic Loop.
Therefore, since I wanted to make a small size, 14inches * 5sts inch gauge = 70 stitches. I started with that number and since my yarn grows a bit after blocking, I went down seven stitches to 63. **Note - you can go down or up as many stitches as you want, as long as the number you CO is a multiple of 7. Make it your own! =)
"Pithy Instructions"
CO 63 sts on DPN's or 16" circular or magic loop on US 7 needle
Join in round, place marker, and purl first round. Continue in garter stitch in round (knit 1 round, purl 1 round) until brim reaches approx 1.5 inches, or until you want to stop.
Then, Knit 1 round plain and start gull stitch pattern as shown in Knitter's Almanac page 29, knit all rows 1-7. Where you would normally purl on the odd rows, knit those rows instead because you are knitting in the round.
Continue knitting in pattern for approx 4 inches, or until you are happy with the depth of the hat. Ending with pattern row 4, knit 1 round plain.
Grab a yarn needle and cut yarn, leaving approx 8 inch tail. Thread yarn tail through eye of needle. Draw yarn through all stitches on your knitting needles and pull tight, closing the loop at the top.
Weave in ends, put on cute baby and enjoy!
So adorable! I would knit the set if I had a "cute baby" but that would interrupt my Fair Isle goals ;-)
Posted by: Marina | July 10, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Adorable!! The hat (with the little matching button too) just makes the outfit - thank you for the instructions (I just printed and slid it into KA "February")
Posted by: Pat | July 10, 2007 at 07:32 AM
That is really beautiful. I love the button on the hat. What a great touch. Thanks for the linkage to the explanation. It seems clear once you read the post, but before, it truely is, WTF?
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2007 at 08:54 AM
Very, very cute! I have the yarn for this, but yet to cast it on!!! I have until September lol...
Posted by: Adrienne | July 10, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Its very pretty too :)
Posted by: Felicia | July 10, 2007 at 09:53 AM
adorable! Love the matching little hat, it looks wonderful together. I also wanted to say I love the ripple blanket from last post. I just ordered "The Happy Hooker"- I have had 2 friends try to teach me to crochet, the book will be my third try- hopefully three's a charm!
Posted by: patti | July 10, 2007 at 12:08 PM
That is a completely adorable set!
Posted by: rohanknitter | July 10, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Very, very cute!
Posted by: caitlyn | July 10, 2007 at 12:44 PM
So so so so cute!
Posted by: Stacia | July 10, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Stacey | July 10, 2007 at 03:40 PM
That is fantastic Keri! I loved that you chose a non-baby color for it too! Love the matching hat.
Posted by: tiennie | July 10, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Look who's talented! That hat is very sweet! And the sweater is cute, but wow! it looks really great on a baby! (I think I must've seen something that inspired me about those copper bird feeders...)
Posted by: lisa | July 10, 2007 at 05:46 PM
SOOOOO CUTE!!! and Love the matching hat too! great button choice...and that picture of elliphantom's was so adorable!
Posted by: kimchi | July 10, 2007 at 07:05 PM
oh so sweet! and the hat was a fabulous addition!
Posted by: amanda | July 10, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Great project Keri! I've got this book coming, it should be here anyday now and I'll definitely be making that adorable hat! I love the button!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 11, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Speechless! And that color! I have to get on the Zimmerman bus.
Posted by: nuttnbunny | July 11, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Hey, you signed my blog asking for rain in NC! My parents and brother live in the mountains near Burnsville! We're planning a visit later this summer, my hubby is going to run in a 10K race in Spruce Pine. Wish I could send you the rain but it has left us.
Posted by: Molly Sonier | July 11, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Oh my word that is such a cute sweater set!!!! Instructions in a Knitter's Almanac, huh?
Posted by: Dana | July 12, 2007 at 08:13 AM
It's such a cute set in a great color!
Posted by: Beth | July 12, 2007 at 09:20 AM
The set is adorable, Keri! I wonder how big that sweater is? I'd like to make one in AJ's size. I'll go find my book and see.
Posted by: Katie | July 12, 2007 at 04:27 PM
I am now squealing and dying of cute overload! I love the February Sweater, but the hat takes it over the top. Great job!
Posted by: Amanda | July 12, 2007 at 08:29 PM
That is totally adorable! I have been wanting to make that sweater for awhile now and seeing yours is sending me to dig through my stash. Love it.
Posted by: Emily | August 11, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Thank you for all of the details. I hope to make one sometime.
Grizzly is SO ADORABLE. Those eyes.
Thanks.
Debra
Posted by: Debra | September 15, 2007 at 01:49 AM