After months and months of learning how to be a mom, I think I finally got the hang of it (sort of). This meant I could finally knit again! Hooray! :D I realized about a month ago I haven't really knit anything for S. I did knit her a hat before she was born, but it was too big for her, and by the time she was able to fit into it, it was summer. Who wants to wear a wool hat in the summer? And since the colder weather was slowly sneaking in on us, I decided to knit her something to keep her warm. I scoured Ravelry to find a cute little sleeveless cardi I could knit her.
I used Estelle Cloud Cotton 100% organic cotton (2 skeins) that I had bought last year when I was attempting to make something for my friend's twin girls. I had bought an off-white colour in anticipation for S (at that point I didn't know what I was having so I had to choose a gender neutral colour). This pattern was quite easy to follow, but like any lace pattern, if you screw up it's horrible!
I also opted to finish off the edges with an i-cord trim. This was my first time making/using an i-cord and it was a learning experience. I ended up making the i-cords too long, so the edges of the garment were wavy. And cotton does not block well, if at all - which is one of the reasons why I don't particularly like knitting with cotton. But I must admit, besides the waviness, I do like the i-cord embellished edges.
I knit the 12 month size, and in knitting it for an almost 8 month old, it sits pretty big on her. But with all kids clothing, it's always better to size up. S does like wearing it... but I think she enjoys chewing on the buttons even more :D
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