Snuggly Baby Cardigan

I knitted these sets set from my snuggly baby cardigan pattern

The stitch pattern creates a cosy, stretchy fabric and is suitable for both baby girls and baby boys.

Instructions are given to knit the outfit in sizes 0-3 and 3-6 months and is a relatively quick knit.  An ideal pattern for those fairly new to knitting as the simple drop sleeve design keeps shaping to the bare minimum.

A beanie style hat and a matching pair of mittens complete the outfit.

There are so many gorgeous baby yarns around at the moment and once I have completed my latest design project I have a couple in mind to cast on.

Pattern available here: Snugly Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern

New To Knitting

I remember when I first starting knitting that I wanted to knit every pattern I saw.  Unfortunately I lacked experience and found many patterns complicated and overwhelming.  I would end up frogging what I was knitting and lost heart.

I designed this baby hat with the new knitter in mind.  The pattern uses simple knit and purl stitches throughout with easy to follow instructions. It knits up quickly and you will feel a sense of satisfaction and a lovely hat to boot.

Baby hats are always well received by new parents and are great gifts to take to a baby shower.

Everyone will be in awe at your new found knitting skills!

Find the knitting pattern here Beginners Baby Beanie knitting pattern

Favourite Yarns

One of  the first yarns I go to when knitting for babies is the Comfort Cherish Range from King Cole Yarns

The yarn is so smooth to knit with and glides off the needles.

I have knitted so many little cardigans and outfits with this yarn and the finished knitwear always has good stitch definition and is so soft against babies delicate skin.

The yarn is machine washable (most important when knitting for little ones) and washes and wears well.

I knitted this romper set from my Charlie baby knitting pattern

Cailin Baby Knitting Pattern

Every little girl needs a summer cardigan, perfect for slipping over little cotton dresses or t-shirts.

Cailin is a v necked short sleeved cardigan which can be knitted in sizes 0-6 or 6-12 months.

Easy to knit with a simple lace eyelet pattern used below the arms with stocking stitch used on the  bodice and sleeves.

The pattern also gives instructions to knit a garter stitch headband too.

I used Rico Baby so soft yarn in a lovely shade of lilac but any similar baby DK weight yarn could be substituted.  I've also had successful results using King Cole Cherish.

The pattern is available from my website here: CAILIN baby knitting pattern

1st October 2016 - Lazy Saturday

Enjoying a day at home...the needles are busy working on a shawl design called `A New Season` by Maanel. I'm knitting this in Rowan Felted Tweed.  The pattern is a 20 row lace and cable stitch repeat and I'm really enjoying working on it.

I originally purchased the yarn to knit a sweater for myself but I wasn't enjoying the pattern so I decided to frog it and cast on something else.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mum's out there.

Jacqui x

Shoes, glorious shoes

It's been another lovely day here, it feels like spring is not too far away.

I finished up an order for twelve pairs of cotton booties this afternoon.  

I've also been working on my latest blanket and have done three strips of squares now so it is really coming on (pics to follow soon)