I have two sisters-in-law that are expecting babies this spring. When I found out, I couldn't wait to start knitting! The only problem was that I didn't know what the sex of the little ones were. I had some nice pale brown DK weight yarn that would be great for either. After having some problems in the past with overly small head holes on pull-over style sweaters, I resolved to only make baby things with adjustable closures - cardigans or button-shouldered pull-overs. Don't want baby's head to pop off!
I debated the pattern for a few days. The one I really wanted to make was a cardigan with lovely lace panels in the sleeves and front sides. I was assured from many sources, however, that this was not something people would want to dress a boy in. So I went with a plain crew-neck cardigan that would be good for either a boy or girl.
And, as if by magic, right after I finished the last seam, we got a call that baby #1 will be a girl. Still don't know about number two yet, but I think I will dust off that lace panel pattern after all. As for the sweater, it might go to baby #2, or it might just wait around for the next boy to come along. It's pretty cute and would go with just about anything.
I was a little surprised how large the cardigan was when completed. I would guess it would fit about a 6-9 month old baby, maybe even a 1 year old. I was actually trying for a newborn size. My gauge matched the pattern's, the smallest size was billed as "preemie," so naturally the next size up would fit an average 0-3 month old baby. Right? Hmm....
Details:
Pattern: Peter Gregory 7156, Round Neck Cardigan
Size: To fit chest size 16 ins
Yarn: Plymouth Encore D.K. 75% Acrylic 25% Wool
Quantity: 2 50g balls (almost exactly)
Color: 240 (lot 31331) "Natural" (kind of an oatmeal heather)
Needles: Size 3 and Size 6 Addi Turbo circulars
Care: Machine wash and dry 80%F
Extras: 7 x 1/2" beige plastic buttons
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