Saturday 15 October 2016

Tundra Baby Vest


What has been going on with my knitting and blogging? I seem to have slowed down, and I am not one of those speedy knitters to begin with. It is a little to do with all the sock knitting that I have been doing. Socks are quite time consuming, but incredibly satisfying. 

Also I have been working quite hard on a new pattern for an baby garment. 


Here is a sneaky peek. I was inspired by once again becoming a great aunt, and also by this gorgeous wool. It is James C. Brett, DK Marble. I originally bought it with the idea that I could make myself a hat. (I'm not quite sure what happened to that idea.) I think it is a really good wool for a baby garment, as it comes in interesting colourways, and is washable. Knitted up this ball reminds me so much of a wintery sky and the northern lights.  

I think babies can look great in bright primaries or more unusual shades, and don't just have to wear white or pastel colours. But if you want to knit it in a paler shade there is also a range of James C. Brett Baby Marble DK.



My baby vest top is simple in structure, and I think it has a slightly Japanese feel. I had the same idea when I designed my Tundra and Wrap Around baby shoes. I hope that the simple shapes mean that the beautiful colours in the wool can spring to the fore. Unlike many knits the main sections are knitted in rib, which I think gives more thickness and some stretchiness as baby grows. The placket for the buttons or toggles is in garter stitch.

The pattern will be out soon, and will come in three different baby sizes. So just a bit more testing to do .... Off out to buy some more wool.

10 comments:

  1. That's a good design. The colour is very different too which I prefer to the usual white and pastels.

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  2. So pretty, love the colours and think this pattern will sell well.

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  3. I love that yarn too and there are some gorgeous shades which would suite babies and children. Great design for a top!

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  4. Love it, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  5. Beautiful wool, can't wait for the pattern to appear

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  6. Love this! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Oh that is so sweet! I love the yarn, it's such pretty varigation

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  8. It's beautiful. I love the year and the buttons on the side. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

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  9. Hola que tal? Me gusta mucho tu trabajo, vengo de visita por tu participación en la fiesta de enlaces de Arte Friki. Te invito a ver mi blog y a que me sigas, yo ya sigo tu blog:
    http://awesomeneedles.blogspot.com.es/
    Un saludo

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  10. Ohhh I love this baby garment, it is so beautiful and I like these design!! Thanks for sharing!!

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