A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a baby shower. The baby shower was for an old school friend of mine. I decided to knit something up. Unfortunately, I couldn't go to shower due to a previously planned event. So, my mother took my gift to the shower. My mother and her mother are very close. They've been close ever since we were five.
As I said , this was a couple of weeks ago. When I finished the sweater, I photographed it with the intention of writing a post about it but it never happened. I knit up the Baby Kimono by Kristin Spurkland from the Summer 2005 issue of Interweave Knits. It came out so cute too. This was a very easy pattern. Nothing but mindless garter stitch. A great project to sit and watch Murder She Wrote to . I've become mildly addicted to it since it's made a reappearance on the Hallmark Channel. Anyway, according to my mom, the sweater was the hit of the shower. The baby is expected to be a boy and due in November.
Baby Kimono
The Black Grosgrain Ribbon
I love these labels. I have to order more.
Pattern: Baby Kimono by Kristin Spurkland from Interweave Knits Summer 2005
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton (shade 961 - Moonstone) 3 balls
Ribbon: Raffit Ribbons (Black Grosgrain ribbon)
Needles: 24" Addi Turbo Lace Circular Needles US 6
Started: July 24, 2007
Finished: July 27, 2007
Since I labeled this post Friends, I had to include a paragraph on Kayla and her best friend J. My cousin Monique (Kayla's mom) emailed me a picture of Kayla and J during a recent trip to Six Flags. My cousin took them to one of those dress-up booths and had their picture taken in Bonnie & Clyde outfits. As I said, Kayla and J are best friends, that's right, best friends. You should see the two of them together. They love to play with each other. They talk to each other, I mean full-blown conversations with the gestures and emotion. (I wish I could understand what they were saying.) They comfort each other when the other one cries. (The other is always standing by, with open arms ready to give a hug.) They mope around when the other ones isn't there. Right now , Kayla's 2 and J will be 2 in a couple of months. It'll be interesting to see what happens when Kayla goes off to pre-school. Kayla has another year til pre-school comes into the picture, but when that day comes I hope their friendship continues.
Bonnie & Clyde (aka Kayla and J)
For the past week, I've been working on my Jaywalker when I can. When I wasn't working on it, I could be found here, here, here, here and here. The Back to School sales are in full force. This week, I'll be taking a little vacation to Mystic with a stop at Mohegan Sun. Wish me luck! Happy Knitting!
~ Great item & neutral color for a baby boy!
~ Too cute at besst friends. I hope they remain close too as they grow older!
~ Ooh have a nice vacation before school starts back up!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | August 13, 2007 at 07:39 AM
I've been remiss in not commenting on your last few posts but I have to say everything you've done looks fabulous (not that I ever have any doubts). I know you must be excited about your upcoming vacation ;-). So keep up the good work. I can't wait to see the other jaywalker when it's done.
Posted by: DC | August 13, 2007 at 09:21 AM
That sweater is so cute. I think that small details like the ribbon are what really makes it priceless.
Have lotsa fun in CT.
Posted by: Chante | August 13, 2007 at 07:47 PM
cute cute cute! - sweater and kids!
Posted by: karen | August 13, 2007 at 11:46 PM
I like that. You got me ready to get my knitting on soon! Go head sis!
Posted by: Jahzara | August 14, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Very cute baby sweater. It's perfect color for either boy or girl. I forgot to ask you a question when I replied your comment. Where did you get that label?
Posted by: Rina | August 16, 2007 at 12:20 AM
Oh wow, that is so adorable. Nice job.
Posted by: busy | August 27, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Love the sweater and the color you chose.
I also love the labels. Where do you order them from?
Cheers
Posted by: Nancy | September 07, 2007 at 07:34 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Penni | September 08, 2007 at 05:28 AM
p.s. Plus now I really want to watch Murder She Wrote.
Posted by: Penni | September 08, 2007 at 05:29 AM
I discovered your post through whipup.net and just LOVE the kimono! I think I might have to get hold of that magazine here in Germany somehow and knit it, too :)
Viele Grüße,
Johanna
Posted by: Johanna | September 09, 2007 at 08:02 AM
Found your post through Whipup Beautiful sweater and adorable picture. Your labels are a wonderful finishing touch. Where did you get them?
Posted by: Suann | September 09, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Beautiful kimono - beautiful children! WHERE did you get those labels:-)
Posted by: Sharon Bigler | September 15, 2007 at 11:31 AM
i just ordered the pattern. the sweater is beautiful, I can't wait to try it.
can you tell me where you purchased your labels...
(found your site via whipup, by the way!)
Posted by: molly | October 04, 2007 at 09:50 PM
What a beautiful kimono sweater...the clean lines are wonderful and the bow finishes it perfectly! 8) I found your blog through delightful blogs...I'll be back I'm sure!
Posted by: Kristen | October 23, 2007 at 09:15 PM
How adorable! I have a few baby showers in the midst of the holiday season...you sparked my interest! 8-) Also, where did you order those fabulous personalized ribbons??
Posted by: Cesi | November 09, 2007 at 10:39 PM
I found your kimono through whipup, too. It's the sweetest thing I've ever seen. I'm putting it on my To Knit list.
Posted by: Summer | November 28, 2007 at 09:41 PM
Hi there! what a gorgeous kimono! Can I buy it from you?! do you have anything for sale?
best regards
sara in Sweden
Posted by: sara josefin | August 06, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Thanks for writing this.
Posted by: Moya | October 29, 2008 at 01:00 AM