folded and tied
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
From The Opinionated Knitter
Yarn: Sublime Yarns Cashmere Merino Silk Aran color 0107
Needles: 4.5 mm
Mods: two buttonholes only at top (cast off before last garter stitch ridges in patt), tied with 1” double faced satin ribbon in Almond Blossom from M & J Trimming
Hills of garter stitch goodness turned (folded, actually) into a sweet little baby jacket tied with a satin ribbon. In my excitement to finish this project I neglected to take photos before sewing the two shoulder seams. I enjoy photos of the odd shaped piece of knitting almost as much as the completed jacket.
I’m not sure where my needles will take me next. I think tonight I’ll curl up with my well-worn copy of EZ’s Knitter’s Almanac – it never fails to inspire.
Comments
Darling! The satin ribbon makes it divinely girly :)
Posted by: Alice | August 20, 2008 08:39 PM
I know what you mean about Knitter's Almanac- I'm working on my first February Baby Sweater right now and I'm in love! Your Baby Surprise Jacket is simply beautiful- I haven't seen many in solid colors, but I think I may like it better that way.
Posted by: Kim | August 20, 2008 09:41 PM
Oh. I LOVE the Baby Surprise Jacket in a solid color. Absolutely wonderful! And your ribbon is a beautiful touch, too.
Posted by: Kendra | August 21, 2008 03:16 AM
I love it in the solid colour, beautiful!
Posted by: Lin | August 21, 2008 03:22 AM
WOW!Beautifully in this color! And the charmful ribbon... I love it!Like a fairy tale!This one is the best Surprise Jacket, I have ever seen.
Posted by: Maartje | August 21, 2008 07:52 AM
it's so refreshing to see a solid colored baby surprise jacket, and this color? well, it's just astonishing. love it. good work.
Posted by: rebecca | August 21, 2008 11:09 AM
This is gorgeous. So sweet and yet sophisticated for a baby sweater! It is adorable; you may have inspired me to make one.
Posted by: Katie | August 21, 2008 11:12 AM
Aw so cute with the pretty color and the sweet ribbon!
Posted by: lekkercraft | August 21, 2008 11:26 AM
Such a sweet little piece. It is beautiful~
Posted by: lolly | August 21, 2008 02:39 PM
Simply beautiful. I love the whimsical ribbon.
Posted by: Nicole | August 21, 2008 06:07 PM
OMG - totally adorable! I love the idea with the ribbon. I've been meaning to try this pattern for a while... might have to do it next!
Posted by: Laura | August 21, 2008 08:40 PM
totally the most beautiful baby surprise jacket! your blog is always inspiring
Posted by: Beata | August 22, 2008 04:44 PM
This is adorable!
Posted by: tiennie | August 23, 2008 01:42 AM
Cute and elegant! I like the ribbon closure, haven't seen many of those.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 24, 2008 06:27 PM
Lovely! The tie really "girlie's" it up. :)
Posted by: courtney | August 24, 2008 07:01 PM
That's so pretty. I've seen so many baby surprise jackets but not many like this one in one colour. It's gorgeous and I am off to dig out my EZ book.
Posted by: Amelia | August 25, 2008 03:08 AM
The ribbon is perfect with that sweater. Haven't seen that done before.
Posted by: Debbie | September 1, 2008 11:04 AM
Your sweater is beautiful! I love the idea of using a ribbon as a closure instead of buttons.
Posted by: Leslie | September 12, 2008 08:15 PM