Two of the books I got before vacation are baby related. I couldn't resist, but then, this is a practical purchase because we always need a sweet baby gift don't we?
The first is a Louisa Harding's "Enchanted Garden" book. So stinking adorable, with sweaters with names like "Jam Sandwich " and "Tweexel." The second book is equally enchanting.
"Little Sublime Handknit Book." The pictures of the babies alone are just delicious. I do find it hard to read the patterns. Not because they are ill-written, but because the text is a very soft gray color on white. Regardless, this sweater, called "Sunday Lunch" is the first of three sweaters that I am knitting for new babies. I worked it in Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK, which I just could not resist. It is lovely, lovely yarn.
And the close-up...
Isn't it cute?
Interesting things are developing with my "Build a Sweater." I am sooooo glad to be back at it!
After working the rows of modified feather and fan, I changed to a simple eyelet mesh. There will be a draw sting that will thread through the last row of eyelets, which is just above my natural waistline ( the smallest part on our torsos, so say Stacey and Clinton). From there, I have changed to seed stitch, and started a series of increases that will take me up to the armhole shaping. I know that the original pattern is a linen stitch bodice, and after much thought, I decide to go with a seed stitch since the linen stitch uses more yarn.
I couldn't be more pleased....I am not, however, that pleased with my new camera...a Kodak M883. I'm having the hardest time getting decent pictures. The jury is still out on it. I've had problems with not only the camera, but the software...even after getting support. So instead of getting all caught up on my blog reading, I'm dealing with my camera issues.
That's my whine for the day. Could I have some cheese with that?
That is a gorgeous baby sweater, Lynne! And your "Build a Sweater" looks great. You've been doing a lot of knitting lately!
Posted by: Beth | January 07, 2008 at 12:51 PM
With another grandchild due in May, I can see that I "need" several more baby books!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | January 07, 2008 at 01:39 PM
wow you go miss sweater designer. It is coming out so well!! The baby sweater is quite cute too.
Posted by: Peacock Chick | January 07, 2008 at 01:43 PM
In my humble opinion, Kodak (and HP) digitals are historically difficult cameras to get pictures with, and not very user friendly. Did you just buy it? Do you have a chance to exchange it? I know they are a little more expensive, but there are some inexpensive low end Sony's that are really good. One of the major differences is that Sony uses a really high quality lens, whereas most Kodaks actually have a plastic lens.
But that is just my two cents worth!
Posted by: Dani | January 07, 2008 at 02:34 PM
What kind of cheese would you like?
Posted by: Denise | January 07, 2008 at 06:35 PM
The Build a Sweater is coming along nicely. I like it that you are making the pattern your own, instead of worrying about how to copy the original exactly (which is what I would have done because I am a control freak!).
Posted by: Debbie | January 07, 2008 at 07:54 PM
That is just about the sweetest baby sweater I've seen in a long time. And cashmere? Wow! Your sweater design is looking great.
Posted by: Dorothy | January 08, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Well, at least you post FOCUSED images. I settled for fuzzy today. I love the baby sweater. So sweet and feminine. Too bad I can't have a baby for you to give it to! hahahha
Posted by: kathy b | January 08, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I have the Sublime mohair pattern book and I noticed the same thing -- very pale gray lettering in the booklet. My eyes are pretty good so it's not just you!!
Your build a sweater is coming along so nicely. I hope you can work out your camera issues soon.
Posted by: Debby | January 08, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Tres adorable! We don't have a lot of baby gifts yet, still in the wedding gift stage. I had a small stash of booties, but my daughters wiped them out for co-workers.
Li
Posted by: Li_B | January 08, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Gorgeous baby sweater...I wish I had more friends having babies but now I'm at the point I'll have to wait for friends to have grandchildren.
It occurred to me that the light gray text on the white might be intentional...they don't want people making xerox copies (kind of like Fiber Trends printing on dark paper).
My camera is an older Kodak digital...fine for snapping photos of the kids but not good for catching how pretty my knit object is or getting a true closeup detail. I've learned to photograph without a flash and to take a far away photo and zoom in while editing them later on.
Posted by: Estella | January 09, 2008 at 06:24 AM
I was just wondering about your build a sweater the other day. Thanks for the update, and I can't wait to see the finished sweater!
Posted by: Dorothy | January 09, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Can you exchange the camera? Might be worth inquirining......the user reviews on cnet for this model are pretty negative.....
Posted by: Michele | January 09, 2008 at 09:23 AM
What adorable little inspiration, I just love the books! =)
Re: cameras, I used to have a Kodak but didn't like it all, the picture quality just wasn't there. I switched to Canon and I'm much happier, the cybershot is a great one for regular pics and if you want to get all fancy with a slr I love my Rebel =) Not trying to enable you or anything!
Posted by: keri | January 09, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Be careful you don't make babies want to come out too soon! If only they could see this sweater . . .
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 11, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Oh, I love that baby sweater. So cute.
Posted by: Wanda | January 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM