8.03.2015

New Knits for a New Guy




I recently knit up this sweet little set as a gift for my cousin's soon to be born baby boy.



This is the Hello Kimono and Wee Hat pattern from Kate Oates new booklet, "New Guy" and I loved every second these were on my needles!

It has been maybe years since I did stranded colorwork in my knitting.  Now after this project, I feel obsessed. Now I am spending my evenings pouring over colorwork patterns on Ravelry.
I. Want. More. 

It's nice to change it up once in awhile.



For this project I used Quince and Co. Tern in Kelp, Aventurine and Popham. 

My favorite part of this little set are these sweet rocket-ship buttons. I purchased them months ago from Monarch Knitting in Pacific Grove and was happy to finally have a chance to use them. 

I'm a firm believer in buying up cute buttons at every opportunity. They can be hard to find! :)


I just gave my cousin this set at her baby shower this last weekend with a few pairs of hand-sewn baby pants. 

I can't wait to see her tiny new baby in them! :)



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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Pretty :-]

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  2. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    love the buttons--perfect! And the colors are so vibrant. Really beautiful!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    They are a beautiful gift! I'm off to check out the patterns- I've been on the lookout for good baby knits!

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  4. CarlaAugust 3, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    That is just soooo darling. Great find with the buttons! I buy little hard to find things too when I see them : )

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  5. Delighted HandsAugust 4, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Exceptional knits! The love just shines through!

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  6. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    That's so cute! The buttons are a lovely addition!

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  7. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    absolutely perfect - I love the button choice especially, and the kimono design works so so well for a little one's top :) jenny xx

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  8. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    That is amazing! And the little buttons are too cute!

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  9. JulieAugust 5, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    such a beautiful hat and vest combo! I love those little wooden airplane buttons, they are the perfect finishing touch.

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  10. I wonder why...August 6, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    So cute! The airplane buttons make a lovely finishing touch.

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  11. VikkiAugust 14, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Those are excellent buttons! I too have a policy of buying buttons in advance, just in case. I'm still not sure when the whales I bought a couple of years ago are going to get used though.

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  12. MaryseAugust 19, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    It is beautiful!

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