I finally got around to doing the ever-popular Baby Surprise Jacket and I'm in a bit of a quandary--what took me so long?? This is such a pleasant knit, and the end result is so old school boho chic, I love it. Luckily Babs' mom Big Babs came to town and let me watch her dvd which has charming scenes of Meg Swansen wearing a wind breaker knitting in the woods. You know you are hard core if the sound of that makes your heart skip a beat, right? The dvd is absolutely compelling! She knits the BSJ along with you and gives you little tips for doing ultra-special modifications, like not putting the button holes on both sides and adding a collar. Loved it.
The Specs
Pattern: The Baby Surprise Jacket by EZ
Yarn: Koigu Kersti, #663 two hanks plus some Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK #18027 for the stripes
Needles: Size 7
Time: about a week
This was the perfect 'on-the-go' knitting and I forsee a lot more in my future. I want to make like 9 more of these. Isn't that what the whole EZ drill is about?
This particular knit is going to the girls' baby sister, little Aifric. You might recall that they were visiting her this summer in Dublin (where they hilariously refer to our beloved candidate as O'Bama!) . Well, she and her mummy are finally moving to New York, the whole family is being reunited. It's very exciting--we've been keeping up with her on Skype. Yesterday I had the immense pleasure of watching her puke all over her daddy on camera. Heh heh. See I'm not all sweetness and light.
These colors are amazing together. Such a cute knit! And you know what I think about your generosity when it comes to the new baby in the family. Too sweet!
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That is stunning. I just love the bright colors -- no pastels for this baby!
ReplyDeleteAfter having knit six (I think) BSJs, I can tell you that they're very addictive.
Those colors are stunning! I've knit 2 BSJ's, and I must admit the pattern is addictive! It's nice and easy to be a "take-along" project!
ReplyDeleteYour BSJ is adorable!!! And I love the SHP DVDs. Especially nice are the ones where you get to see Cully in all his delicious foxiness. Le Sigh.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I need a baby to knit for.
ReplyDeleteSomeone else's, though ;)
I love those colors together. Bright and fun colors for a wee one.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I applaud you.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the baby puke on her dad. My oldest spit up all over my stepson's mother the first (and last) time she held him. I was appropriately sympathetic, but I laughed my ass off later!
you are so many steps ahead of me. i have NEVER made that sweater. what is the deal?!
ReplyDeleteevery time i see one, i think i must make one.
soon!
i LOVE those colors.
Nice to know that I'm not the only one that hasn't made this one yet.
ReplyDeleteNope, haven't made one either. But I will, oh yes, I will.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours of yours! I'm just curious, which DVD were you watching? My heart has indeed been set aflutter and I want to watch it now!
I love those colors together! I have Meg Swansen's Cardigan Details DVD and love it. And a little well-aimed baby barf can be very funny.
ReplyDeleteGreat and fun color combo for the baby surprise jacket. It's so darn cute. I'm sure the little cutie patootie will look adorable in it.
ReplyDeleteFun Suprise Jacket! You are so good at putting colors together. I like the orange buttons too.
ReplyDeleteOh good, just as I wondered about how long one of these took to make, I see you posted it:)
Love the colors on your BSJ
ReplyDeleteMargie in Maryland
very cool colors! It looks really cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I like the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteThat is a totally cute knit. I can't believe I haven't done it, yet!
ReplyDeleteYes, baby puke is funny. On other people that is...
ReplyDeleteLove the pink and orange combo. Are you going to come up with a special word for it? Porange just doesn't sound right.
I love that color combo, so cheerful! Now that I have one BSJ under my belt, they're going to be my default baby gift from now on.
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Patrícia
Very cute! That pattern really is a fun knit.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Completely adorable.
ReplyDeleteI haven't knit this yet, either, but that doesn't mean I won't eventually! I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I still haven't knit one yet!
ReplyDeleteThe BSJ looks amazing. I love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteThe BSJ is such an addicting knit isn't it!
Gorgeous, as always! I think I need to plan another one of these, and soon!
ReplyDeleteMy mother just knit one of the surprise jackets for my new daughter, and it is adorable. I think I'll be tacking one in the near future.
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