A Work in Progress

I've been working on a sweater from my little niece, Brooklyn, since the beginning of March. I bought the pattern and yarn from Knitopia Wools Co. in Langley, BC and dove right in. It is a little slow-going because it uses a sock weight yarn and 3mm needles, but I was making quite a bit of progress. Then, like so many other projects I've started, it was put aside when I got distracted by some other yarn or idea. At this rate, Brooklyn is going to outgrow the sucker before I finish it, so I am renewing my commitment to this project. Here's what I've got so far...

Front and sleeves are complete, though nothing's been blocked and the ends have yet to be woven in, as you can see. I've also got a good chunk of the back done, but it's just white stockinette on a needle, not much to look at.

But, it's coming along. The pocket on the front is so cute. I hope that although it is wool, the fact that the yarn is thin and light-weight will make it cool enough for her to wear through Spring and on Summer evenings. I'd hate for her to get too big for it before she has much chance to wear it. Hopefully I will have pictures of it finished and on Brooklyn to post soon enough!

Babies!

I have just spent the afternoon with my gorgeous little niece, Brooklyn, and it's put me in the mood to ogle all the cute baby stuff on Etsy.

My friend Julie over at Superfly Lullabies tops my list, with supersoft minky blankets, bibs, hoodies, burp cloths, you name it, she's got it! How can you not want to wrap your baby in softness like this?


Then there are these adorable baby booties from Pedro Sprout. These are seriously the cutest booties I have ever seen! These ones are sold, but I love them so much I couldn't bring myself to use another picture. There are lots of other cute ones for sale though. I want to buy a pair, and I don't even have a baby to put them on!

And the first Etsy sellers whose baby items really caught me eye, Portland Beanie Company carries some of the sweetest crocheted baby hats. Great photography too - having such an adorable model doesn't hurt! Little Brooklyn would look so cute in this.

And no Mom, sorry this doesn't mean I'm planning a little grandchild for you any time soon. But it couldn't hurt for you to make a note of these wonderful items when it does come time to buy shower gifts!