The Sweetest Thing
I can't believe that I forgot to do show and tell with this little sweater. This lovely little baby kimono sweater was knit by my dad and my mom put the embroidered daisies on it after dad put it all together. The little sweater is entirely too sweet. It is also a bit too big for her right now, but it is good for her to have some nice things to grow into. Unfortunately, I can't remember which book my dad told me this pattern came from. It was an excellent first sweater project for Dad, since the basic pieces were simple stockinette and garter stitch. However, it also had some good learning elements -- like picking up stitches along the neck line and seaming in the sleeves. It's so tiny and sweet, a little treasure for her hope chest someday after she can't wear it any more.
No outfit is complete without a few accessories, and since the Z baby is not yet into shoe shopping, Mom and Dad decided she needed a couple of hats. I think (once again, the brain is fuzzy... mommyhood is not so good for the memory cells, it seems) my mom is the creator of these little items. She's going to be precious with a little flowered sweater and a hat with a flower on top, I think.
And how could you not like this sweet little hat with a ducky embroidered on it? Too cute, I say!
And the best part? Aside from having sweet things made by your grandparents? Having washable sweet things made by your grandparents.
Tomorrow we are going to take Z on her first big adventure. We're driving to Michigan Fiber Fest (near Allegan, MI) to meet my folks and enjoy some sheepy goodness. Mom and Dad have already claimed the Z baby for their own so I'll get some time to explore the barns and hopefully take some good pictures. I'm not planning on buying much, but I'm hoping the trip will help me get my spinning mojo back in order. I'm also hoping that Z and John and I do well as a family -- I'd really love to be able to take her out on more day and overnight trips.
those are great presents, even better that they were made by your parents. if you find out which pattern your dad used for that sweater, please let us know. have a good time at fiber fest!
What sweet little knits. And to have them made by both grandparents - reading that made my heart squeeze!
I think baby is lucky to have grandparents that knit. All the presents are beautiful!
I have so enjoyed all the sweet items for the Z baby! I particularly like the band on the ducky topper. WHat a fashion plate Z will be!
VERY cute daisy sweater and the hats are perfect with it!
A fiber festival! Perfect. Have a lovely time.
Your dad is just amazing!
beautiful!!
The kimono looks like it might be the Mason Dixon Knitting kimono.
The sweater is called Harvey Kimono from a book called Natural Knits for Babies and Moms by Louisa Harding. I learned a lot making this sweater and actually it was my second sweater the first attempt came out with mismatched parts but I learned you really need to understand the whole project before you start it. It is funny I've made a lot of wood working projects and have always used that philosophy of understanding how to make the pieces and how they fit together before I started but in a new craft I forgot the fundamental principles. But I get to see and hold my grand daughter tomorrow! Dad
Your dad did a wonderful job with that sweater! Is there anything he can't do?
How sweet, what a lucky little sweetie to have such a giving family. Enjoy the fiber fun!
Those are the sweetest gifts. I'm sure that she'll treasure them knowing that they were made with love by her grandparents.
The yellow kimino is just the sweetest baby sweater and the accessories are great, too. Hurray for a dad and a mom like yours!
Your Dad is beyond awesome. That amazing rocking chair AND a handknit sweater for Z. Colour me impressed.
i think this seals it: your dad can do everything! how sweet that your parents have made cute items for baby Z. it was so fun to meet her at knitting a couple weeks ago. hope to see you there again at some point (but i know it's challenging). yesterday, Elizabeth and Craig were there with baby Douglas! he's not eating cupcakes yet but just give it a few months. ;)
holy cow! your dad rocks! (and mom too of course!). what a great family heirlooms!
The sweater & hats are SO adorable! And how sweet that they are hand-made by the grandparents :)
Have fun at the Michigan Fiber Fest!
I want a kimono like that! So cute! So sunny and full of love.
In addition...baby's first fiber arts festival? It's never too early to expose Ms. Z to the wonder. In addition, new mothers deserve fiber fun too!
Awwww..... Too cute! Your dad did a great job. I love that your mom put her touch onto the sweater too.
Have fun at the festival. It will go fine I'm sure. Little babies are very portable. Especially the breast-fed ones.
Oh my goodness, are those not the sweetest sweater and hats you've ever seen? You must post a picture when Z is big enough to wear the sweater- too cute!
OMG! I love your parents! Z is one very lucky baby.
There's no way I'm ever going to get over the unbelievable sweetness of your dad knitting for his granddaughter. Not in a million years. Not ever.
Absolutely gorgeous Grandparent sweater & hat collaborations!
Aaaw, that set is going to look absolutely priceless on her! Your parents did a wonderful job, such a sweet cooperative project. :)
What a lucky baby girl. Your dad's great! I hope everyone enjoys their outing in Michigan.
The sweater and the hats are so cute! They did a great job.
Hi Theresa,
That sweater does look like the one from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms. I hope to see you at the festival tomorrow.
Absolutely darling. And what makes them extra special is who they are made by... with lots of love.
Awwww! How Sweet! Have fun on your family adventure!
TOTALLY adorable!!
A Grandpa knitting for his Granddaughter-could anything be sweeter and more perfect!!??
A true family heirloom-lets hope Z. has a daughter to pass it on to and so on through the generations.
Since I will be at Fiberfest also(I live by Lansing but grew up in Kalamazoo) I will look for Miss Z and her family.
That is just too sweet! It is just awesome that your dad made that! (I know for sure that my dad will never knit..) And thanks for showing, I have lots of yellow baby yarn that I don't know what to do with cause it's not my favourite colour, but with the white it really looks good, so I think I'm going for some yellow/white baby knits as well!
What a talented family you are! The sweater is adorable - well done to your dad.
How adorable!!!!!!
I love the Mom and Dad cardigan partnership!
Gorgeous stuff!
How adorable are your parents?! I hope the day went well and Miss Z was ready for the adventure.
That is very cute and cool that your parents made it. I know its a knitting blog, not a baby blog, but I personally wouldn't mind weekly photo updates of your little one. She is very cute.
How did I miss it that your father knits? That is too cool! The sweater is adorable (and the hats).
I missed the Michigan fiber festival this year, but enjoyed your report from it!