Altadena's baby designs

New baby books

2012-01-22T01:12:00.000+01:00

Everything for baby - Adelaide d'Andigné

Sample handcrafted projects with patterns

Making children's clothes - Emma Hardy

25 stylish step by step sewing projects for 0-5 years, including full size patterns

Baby eating in fashion!!

2011-12-28T02:29:00.000+01:00

My first try of a baby bib, a little scared it would be too small, but not at all, it fits her well ☺

Fabric, White terrycloth from Joann's

red fabric with white poka dots from Michael Levine in LA

Homemade covered button and cherry appliqué

Pattern from "Les intemporels de bébé"

A few days in LA

2011-12-10T03:34:00.001+01:00

Stella Mc Cartney boutique on Beverly Blvd, in West Hollywood

A taylor store window on Larchmont Blvd

Santa Monica beaches

Bonpoint soap bag in Liberty

A new baby blanket on my needles

New blanket available in the boutique

2011-11-29T04:00:00.000+01:00

A fall color newborn baby blanket, available in the By Altadena boutique.

Only 1 available

Adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler
100% Madelinetosh Hand Dyed incredible soft Merino wool.
My own original design.

The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

Your baby will love it for years, first as a newborn, it is perfect for car seat or stroller trip. Then as a toddler, it is just the right side for them to carry everywhere.

So soft for your bundle of joy, a new grandchild, baby shower, christmas gift!!

FREE SHIPPING US and INTERNATIONAL

Happy second anniversary

2011-11-22T04:43:00.001+01:00

This one is an easy on to remember...it is the same as my favorite nephew, haha!!

2 years already... for my little ETSY boutique...I still can not beleive it

My Liberty bag

2011-10-30T01:00:00.000+02:00

On my friend, during our field trip to San Francisco

"La besace", French for hand bag that you wear on the side.

Hand made by Mélanie from "Thaïs et Tibère"

1st try-out - liberty fabric

2011-10-16T21:42:00.000+02:00

Great sewing pattern from Albine de Flore for notebook liberty fabric cover.

Even with limited French, all the pictures are enough to understand.

I had a French size notebook but smaller than the size in the pattern,

it was easy to adapt the measurements.

Love the result for my 1st try-out with Liberty fabric

Liberty fabric and biais from MagCoquette

Button from Joann's

Breaking the wool

2011-10-09T00:54:00.000+02:00

She did it, Mlle Sophie made her wonderful trendy available.

They come in many sizes, colors, and patterns.

My favorite, "Le Bohème", too cute these little flowers!!

Woolmeise

2011-10-02T01:55:00.002+02:00

Direct from Germany, a wonderful 100% Merino superwash, a good friend of mine brought back from Munich

My little cute elephant!!

2011-08-21T01:18:00.000+02:00

His name is Pierre.

Great pattern from Ysolda, easy to follow, challenging on shaping the ears for me!!

Pattern : Ysolda Elija

Yarn: Rowan Cashsolf DK, Navy, WHite, Gray (1 ball for each color)

My Milio

2011-06-19T00:09:00.001+02:00

Great quick and easy pattern, very chic little gift for my friend baby ☺

Yarn: Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

Pattern: Les tricots de Cécile

Defi 13 - Marko Argyle vest

2011-06-13T00:01:00.028+02:00

I created this little argyle vest for my nephew, little Marko, about 18 months in the picture. He is a giant for his age so I made the sweater for size 2 to 3 year old so he can wear it more than 5 minutes :-)

He look like a little man with his great vest, isn't he!!

(Sorry for the poor quality of the picture but little guys moves a lot at this age :-))

Yarn, Rowan Wool cotton.

Pattern, my own, available on Ravelry

Notes: the sweater body, even the fair isle with colors, is the easiest part, the V neck and the armhole are the really challenge ☺

Japanese Shopping

2011-05-08T01:35:00.007+02:00

Kinokuniya bookstores

Defi 13 - Friend scarf - Corail

2011-04-13T03:44:00.005+02:00

Friend Scarf, gift for longuest friend, "ma patinette", simply but chic with a French twist cable

Yarn: 2 balls Malabrigo Worsted, color "glazed carrot 16"

Pattern: By Altadena, available on Ravelry

for more corail click Here

Baseball Sweater...Part 3

2011-03-19T03:12:00.009+01:00

Finally I am done, Marko can enjoy his new sweater!!

Months I have worked on it and believe it, I am a pretty fast knitter.

- First finding my favorite color in the perfect yarn for that design = Rowan wool cotton
- Red and white are the color of baseball for me, don't ask why!!
- Then measuring that baby and doing it again because he has been growing a lot faster than average kids...I finally choose to make it in size of 3 year old (He is only 15 months old )

- Finally the sewing the accessories like the baseball in the front and his name in the back, with my mother help. She is definitely the sewer in the family☺

Now the biggest challenge of all, put all my notes into a pattern...to be continued

Cardi d'été

2011-03-15T04:15:00.004+01:00

A colorful cardigan for a little girl sweet summer.

It was love at first sight!!

Yarn: Debbie bliss Cashmerino, 1 ball of each pink

Pattern from La Souris Verte

Newborn Baby Blanket Gallery

2011-03-13T06:01:00.003+01:00

For all the free newborn baby blanket patterns and a gallery of all the beautiful knitted blankets

http://newbornbabyblanketgallery.blogspot.com/

If you like to participate, feel free to contact me ☺

Défi 13 - Vintage

2011-03-13T05:03:00.004+01:00

Old pattern from the 90s,

perfect in this green cotton yarn,

and for a beautiful summer ☀

for more vintage click Here

Noah's cardigan and bonnet

2011-03-08T04:02:00.005+01:00

★ Cardigan

Book: Tricots intemporels pour bébés

Yarn: Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton DK

★ Bonnet

Book: More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

Yarn: Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton DK

Défi 13 - Baseball Season

2011-03-07T18:18:00.000+01:00

Défi 13 bicolore,

2 color raglan sweater, for opening of Baseball Season!!
Size 2-3 year old
My pattern, available on Ravelry "soon"
Rowan wool cotton

Pour les finitions

A SUIVRE ☺

New baby blanket "Baby Blues"

2011-01-30T22:46:00.005+01:00

This time with a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a turquoise blue (98 Tuareg).

and voila...

PATTERN

Cast on 68 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 8 rows

right side, knit all stitches
then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 6, knit 4) 5 times, purl 6, knit 6
on right side, knit all stitches
following wrong side, knit 6, purl 1 (knit 4, purl 6) 5 times, Knit 4, purl 1, knit 6

repeat these 4 rows 21 times

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip
Make sure you do 2 extra border rows of go and back garter every 10 rows for the side border. It means only on these 6 stitches on each side of the border, you do 2 extra rows.
Hope it is clearer now ☺
It will even with the stockinette stitch, otherwise, the border will looks squizzed.

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.

Feel free to leave a comment, it is always fun
Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 4 is coming soon...☺

Newborn blanket...I did it again!!

2011-01-10T07:28:00.000+01:00

This time with a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a light pink (17 Pink Frost ).

PATTERN

Cast on 67 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 8 rows

right side, knit all stitches
then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 5 knit 5) 5 times, purl 5, knit 6
on right side, knit 6, (knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1) 5 times, knit 5, knit 6
following wrong side, knit 6, (purl 5, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1) 5 times, purl 5, knit 6

repeat these 4 rows 21 times

then 1 row all knit and 1 row on wrong side, knit 6, purl 55, knit 6

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip
Make sure you do 2 extra border rows of go and back garter every 10 rows for the side border. It means only on these 6 stitches on each side of the border, you do 2 extra rows.
Hope it is clearer now ☺
It will even with the stockinette stitch, otherwise, the border will looks squizzed.

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.

Feel free to leave a comment, it is always fun
Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 3 is coming soon...☺

Edit from 1/10/2011
Thanks to the great people on Ravelry, I realized that there was a typo in my pattern. It is now all good. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions

My Trendy for New York

2011-01-02T01:12:00.004+01:00

Yeah!! I have finished my first Trendy, just in time for my trip to NYC.

It is everything I had dreamt of, soft, cosy, pure goodness and perfect to keep me warm this winter.☺

Trendy Chale de Mlle Sophie, Free pattern here

Happy new year!!

2010-12-31T19:06:00.003+01:00

Summary of all 2010 projects to welcome the new year

Happy new year ☺!!!!

Christmas gifts

2010-12-28T00:59:00.002+01:00

Santa brought me a lot of presents this year...

A little supply bag in Liberty Mirabelle, that hasn't left my sight and covered buttons for future projects.

From a French boutique Linnamorata

More covered buttons from Minibouille

Little wallet hand made from Alliebeans.

A new book perfect for my future trip in Paris.

A Trendy (de Mlle Sophie of course) wool/alpaca yarn from Berroco and 2 strands of kidsilk haze, silk/mohair from Rowan and mittens (wool/cashmere) to keep me warn for my week end trip in NYC at the end of January.

It is clear I am going to need it, have you seen the mega blizzard they just got!! ☺

Newborn baby blanket for sale on Etsy

2010-11-28T04:25:00.009+01:00

Now available for sale in my Etsy boutique ☺

In need of an handmade original gift for Christmas or baby shower!!

Enjoy an adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler.
100% Malabrigo Hand Dyed incredible soft Merino wool.
My own pattern.

The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

Your baby will love it for years, first as a newborn, it is perfect for car seat or stroller trip. Then as a toddler, it is just the right side for them to carry everywhere.

FREE SHIPPING US/Canada and Europe
Other color available

Frais de port gratuit aux USA/Canada/Europe
Dispo dans de nombreuses couleurs

Un cadeau original et personnel pour les fêtes ou pour une naissance

Easy Happy Feet

2010-11-26T00:19:00.011+01:00

Happy thanksgiving!!

3 size, 1 ball, these little sox are super easy and adorable

Pattern for sale on Ravelry

I knitted a few samples for my first orders in size 6 months

✏ Mustard socks are with Classic Elite Alpaca sox
✏ Pink socks are in Jojoland cashmere 4 ply
✏ Blue socks are in Misti Alpaca worsted
the pattern works in different size, type of yarns perfectly.
I combined a few techniques and made a mistake at the heel on my first pair trying the short heel technique.
I found my mistake a way better result than the short heel. It works well on baby because their heel is not as defined as an adult.

From experience, I thought babies needed socks until they try to stand up so I made the pattern for 1 month, 3 month and up to 6 month old.

Great easy handmade gift for Christmas, newborn, baby shower...

Tuto disponible en français sur demande.
Après achat de la version anglaise, envoyer moi un email a altadenasbabydesigns@gmail.com

Friday night shopping

2010-11-20T21:42:00.005+01:00

New books, new yarn, plenty of possibilities and ideas coming into my brain !!

Will the new Malabrigo yarn I just purchased be my new baby blanket??

WHO KNOWS... ☺

4 "trousses à tout" à gagner !

2010-10-13T06:29:00.003+02:00

Trop belles ces trousses à gagner chez "le monde de Mdame zabou 38"

vivement le 17 au soir!!

Baby shower...part 2

2010-10-08T01:20:00.004+02:00

More items knitted for the new baby.
This time I made little socks and a bonnet from a great book I had a for a while, "Tricots intemporels pour bébés"

I used Jojoland cashmere sport weight in a beige color = pure pleasure!!

The socks only took 1 hour each ☺
I started at the toes instead of the ribbing, it is just easier

It is a great pattern for tiny little feet and everybody loves it so much that I have already made a dozen for my friends

Baby shower...part 1

2010-09-06T18:06:00.013+02:00

The baby will be here soon so in perfect American tradition we had a baby shower.
It was a lot of fun and it gave me the opportunity to knit like there is no tomorrow for one of my very good friend.

So I started with a baby blanket.

All I had, was a skein of Malabrigo worsted in a light gray (606 Frost gray) that I knew my friend would love.

PATTERN

Cast on 71 st, with US9 or 10.5 (depending on how tight you are knitting)

Knit in garter (all knit) for 9 rows

then on wrong side, knit 6, (purl 4, knit 1) 11 times, purl 4, knit 6
on right side, all knit

repeat these 2 rows 40 times

finish with 8 rows of garter st and bind off.

★ My little tip

Make sure you do 2 extra border rows of go and back garter every 10 rows for the side border. It means only on these 6 stitches on each side of the border, you do 2 extra rows.

Hope it is clearer now ☺

It will even with the stockinette stitch, otherwise, the border will looks squizzed.

Also, blocking will make your blanket even and bigger, even a more professional look.

Feel free to leave a comment, it is always fun

Pour la version francaise c'est part ICI

Enjoy!! Part 2 is coming soon...☺

Cloe's knit ...part2

2010-08-29T17:27:00.013+02:00

I created this great outfit for Cloe's birth a few months back according to her mum's wishes.

She wanted something simple...but special so I included
★ a basic pattern for hat and pants (my design), in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, wine (28)
★ a wrapping sweater with ribbon

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, spring green (02)
Ribbon: velvet thin in Bordeaux wine color matching color from the pants and hat, found at "Entrée des fournisseurs" in Paris

★ my favorite bootees and as I has a little left over decided to add gloves.

Pattern: My own design...coming soon on Ravelry
I am working on a 3-6 month pattern and a matching baby doll version.

TO BE CONTINUED

Cloe's Knit

2010-08-20T16:14:00.002+02:00

Just a preview, more to come...

Vacation in France

2010-07-17T05:03:00.002+02:00

I left for a few days of vacation in France, far away from my California ☀

I took advantage of these beautiful places, and filled up my suitcase with little pretty things as much as I could

Liberty, biais, alpaca from "La Droguerie"

Ribbons from "L'Entrée des fournisseurs"

Magazines that I am going to explore in the next few days☺

Yarn bag Liberty from "Papa pique et maman coud"

MORE TO COME...

Brassière/cardigan Grr, La Droguerie

2010-05-24T02:17:00.005+02:00

On me l'a souvent réclamée et finalement j'ai cédé.
J'en ai fait 2 car faut pas faire de jalouses surtout entre soeur.

Modèles du livre "drôles et colorés mes accessoires signés: la droguerie"

Fournitures:
♥ Cascades Pure Alpaca #3043/ Rowan Kid Haze #641 pour le grand modèle (violet)
♥ Cascades Pure Alpaca #3031/Cascade Kid Seta #462 pour le petit modele (bleu)
♥ Petits boutons en forme de coeur

Notes:
J'ai du prendre les mesures des filles car le dimension n'allait pas et j'ai ajusté en fonction
Ce mélange de fil est un réel plaisir à tricoter.
N'hésitez pas c'est un modèle adorable, j'ai hâte de les leurs voir porter.

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People often asked me to knit that pattern, finally I gave up.

But I had to make 2 to avoid jalousie between 2 sisters

Pattern from book "drôles et colorés mes accessoires signés: la droguerie"

Supplies:
♥ Cascades Pure Alpaca #3043/ Rowan Kid Haze #641 for kid size (purple)
♥ Cascades Pure Alpaca #3031/Cascade Kid Seta #462 for toddler size (blue)
♥ Little heart shape buttons

Notes:
I had to adjust the pattern to fit the girls correctly
This combination of yarn is delicious to knit

Adorable sweaters, I can't wait for them to wear it

Une petite trousse pour bien commencer en couture☺

2010-05-17T02:10:00.003+02:00

Je me remets à la couture, petit à petit, ...

1er projet,

une petite trousse pour mes aiguilles à tricoter

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Quelques fournitures:

♥ Reste de velours pour l'intérieur

♥ Reste de Liberty

♥ 2 boutons

Livre: "Intemporels pour enfants" Astrid Le Provost

Back to sewing, little by little...

1st project, a little knitting needle case

Supplies:

♥ Left over of corduroy

♥ Left over of Liberty

♥ 2 small buttons

Book: "Intemporels pour enfants" Astrid Le Provost

♥♥♥ Défi 13, "la vie en rose" ♥♥♥

2010-05-13T06:34:00.004+02:00

Un petit projet tout en rose pour le Défi 13

A little project in pink for Défi 13

Création perso pour cadeau de naissance

Fil cachemire Anny Blatt

N'oublier pas mon jeux pour gagner une marinière pour nos poupées préférées, encore quelques jours pour participer,

cliquez ici

Stitches West 2010

2010-02-28T22:34:00.005+01:00

A few things found at the best knitting trade show ever...

♥ Some super fine alpaca, "The Heavenly Fiber" or Heather Prime Alpaca: my favorite yarn and perfect color for some future baby projects. I took Pink and blue. I know it is classic, but I already bought grean, beige and purple last year.

♥ Malabrigo lace, 100% Baby Merino Wool varigated. My first Malabrigo, I can't wait to try...
Since it is a lace yarn, I think it will be dedicated to create new outfits for the dolls. http://habillemapoupee.blogspot.com/

♥ Isager (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool), my new favorite. I have baby dress in mind...to be continued

New little booties

2010-01-26T03:03:00.001+01:00

Une nouvelle paire de chaussons pour assortir avec le pull Marko.

A new pair of booties to match with Marko's new sweater.

My little bear!!

2010-01-21T17:33:00.000+01:00

Isn't he cute, my little 2 month old nephew!!!

Pattern: Phildar baby "tricotez calin" #20
Yarn: Phil Douce, "taupe"

Not much fun to knit but I love the result...

Un beau dimanche d'hiver

2010-01-10T19:47:00.003+01:00

Alors que tout le monde semble se geler, ici en Californie la semaine a été agitée. J'ai expérimenté mon premier tremblement de terre à 4.1. C'est bizarre mais pas si terrible après tout.

Je survivrais...surtout quand il fait un temps magnifique ca donne presque envie de se baigner...

L'hiver c'est aussi les beaux couchés de soleil comme celui ci...Je ne résiste pas...

A little ski sweater

2009-12-20T19:37:00.002+01:00

It is the season after all...

Another adorable handknit custom order for a sweet little 2 year old girl's christmas. She is going to a ski trip and needed to wear something warm and soft so she wouldn't be cold.

It is a simple pattern and pink yarn, her favorite colour!!
Nice blend of wool to be warm and cashmere to be soft.

A little dress for the Holidays

2009-12-18T17:58:00.011+01:00

I designed this little dress for a sweet little girl for the Holidays. She will look very pretty and might add a pair of little snuggly booties to match.

I used a cashmere blend yarn for the softness on the delicate baby skin.

It fits a 3 to 6 months old.

The dress is for sale on ETSY. $65 (around 48 Euros).

Shipping is free.

Pattern is available, if interested, please contact me.

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Une petite robe tricotée idéale pour les fêtes de fin d'années. Je l'ai tricotée avec un fil à base de cachemire très doux pour ne pas irriter la peau délicate des bébés. Pour des bébés de taille 3 à 6 mois.

La jolie robe est en vente sur ETSY pour $65 (environ 48 Euros)
Frais de port gratuit.

Le patron est disponible, si vous êtes intéressés, n'hésitez pas à me contacter

Chaussettes de Noël - Trico'13

2009-12-13T01:52:00.001+01:00

Thème du mois "rouge, blanc, vert", les couleurs de Noël pour ce derniers Trico'13, de l'année.

Moi j'ai tricoté des chaussettes à accrocher à la cheminée, en attendant qu'elles soient remplies par le Père Noël.
Elles vont faire des heureux...

New pairs of cashmere snuggly booties

2009-12-10T23:14:00.001+01:00

For a boy, for a girl, for twins... they are so soft, pure pleasure of cashmere melting in your hand, your baby feet will love them.

$35 a pair (27 Euros) on ETSY

Shipping is free, US or international, come in a secret santa package for the holidays.
PayPal Payment, it is simple and secure

Putting it together

2009-12-09T02:36:00.000+01:00

I tried to put it together before using the sewing machine

Pattern and cut

2009-12-03T01:07:00.000+01:00

After all this, it is time to put it together...

An little bit of fabric

2009-12-02T02:09:00.001+01:00

I have an idea of a kid's suitcase...

A new idea for a baby sweater

2009-12-01T05:06:00.000+01:00

I had the idea in my head for a while I think this color would be great for a new baby girl sweater, I still need to find the perfect yarn,
to be continued...

Altadena's Etsy Boutique

2009-11-28T01:27:00.000+01:00

YEAH!!!
I finally put the ETSY store together, it is called By Altadena!!

It is amazing how much time it take to put all my designs on a web store !!

So far I have,
- Baby Handknits
They are all designed for very special bundle of joy, handmade with my little hands, with the finest yarns such as cashmere, baby alpaca, organic cotton, merino wool...
Perfect gifts for a new addition to your family, baby shower, christmas gift...
I concentrate on delivering quality products that your baby or kids will enjoy and could pass it on to the next generation.
- Kits to knit
I created these kits for American Girl Dolls. It includes the yarn, patterns (French or English) and accessories.
They were designed for
* kids to learn to knit
* beginners to learn with fun
* mummies/grandmas who love to please their little ones.
- Doll Clothes
For all the doll lovers like me, they are very cute, unique and fun. Mashine washable, your little girl will be able to play with them for years.

I ship everywhere in the world.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
altadena33@yahoo.com

Je parle francais et livre partout dans le monde.
N'hesitez pas à me contacter, si vous avez des questions, je réponds en 24h
altadena33@yahoo.com

For a sweet little girl

2009-11-23T02:17:00.000+01:00

Just adorable in bright pink!!

Another little bundle of joy order, for a sweet little girl.
This is the same pattern as the blue cashmere sweater I did for my nephew from La Droguerie "Le 3ème bébé de la droguerie"
This time is in a superwash yarn, so soft it feels like an alpaca blend

Mother and daughter love it.

My nephew is born

2009-11-20T21:41:00.000+01:00

Finally after 9 months, felt like an eternity...

the little MARKO is born.

I can't wait for him to enjoy all the knitted clothes I have made for him in the past few months :-)

Ready for Winter...

2009-11-13T09:23:00.000+01:00

It is not winter yet, and surely not here in California,
20C again today !!!

But it is the time of the month...we are approaching the 13th.

The beret, scarf and mittens are for my doll, Julie :-)

She is so cuuuute!!!

You can find more of my designs at "Dis maman...habille ma poupée",

c'est en français, pour tous les fans de mode pour poupée!!!

- Kits are available for $20.(15 Euros + shipping), by PayPal, just send me an email at altadena33@yahoo.com if you are interested
- Pattern is available on Ravelry for $5. (3.75 Euros)

"Accessoires de l'hiver" is for November challenge for Trico'13

Almost done

2009-10-15T22:01:00.001+02:00

Almost done with the baby clothes for my nephew, one more pajamas in a soft alpaca with lots and lots of cable...open in the back as usual. It is the best way for baby, just for changing dippers.
A perfect baby shower gift for a baby to sleep all in softness. $76.

Pattern will be soon available on Ravelry.

Chaussons en mousse - Trico'13

2009-10-13T09:01:00.000+02:00

Already October!! Wahoo time flies. But it is the time of the month...we are approaching the 13th.

As always it is going to my future nephew, it is part of the thousand bootees I knitted for him, so spoiled :-)

"Mousse" is for October challenge for Trico'13

Pour les francophones, j'ai mis au point une traduction automatique du blog ici

Finally...

2009-10-12T21:30:00.000+02:00

The baby nest is done.
Tiny, cute and soooo soft, all my nephew will need.

Ho, yes, I had to go back to the yarn store and buy another ball... :-)

Finally the week end

2009-10-11T02:57:00.000+02:00

I am almost done with the baby alpaca yarn, a baby nest for the first days of your baby. It won't feel the winter coming while resting in this soft and cuddly outfit.
I can't wait to see my nephew...6 week left and counting!!

Question is, will I have enough yarn to finish the back....

A busy week...

2009-10-07T18:39:00.000+02:00

I've just got a bunch of new yarns from San Francisco, mainly baby alpaca...I just love the cudly feeling of yarn melting in my hands!!
So I have a few new projects in mind. There are only a few weeks left before my nephew arrives and I can feel the pressure to finish everything I planned and ship it to my sister.
Back to knitting...

Alpaca baby blue sweater

2009-10-04T21:21:00.000+02:00

This adorable cable sweater is in baby alpaca, so soft and easy to button up for your baby comfort.
$96 (72€)

Pattern is available at Alpaca sweater

Bootees and hat can also be purchased to match the blue sweater.
$37 (28€)

I welcome PayPal payment.

Alpaca Ensemble

2009-09-26T23:58:00.000+02:00

I have been working for a long time on a pair of pants to match the alpaca sweater.
I finally succeded and voila!!

The pants have front and back pockets, like a pair of jeans with a button zipper and some holes to have a ribbon to adjust the waist of the baby. I also reprised the same cable details, I loved so much for the sweater.

Alpaca baby bootees

2009-09-25T18:21:00.000+02:00

Another pair knitted for my nephew, I used a wonderful baby alpaca, so soft, perfect to keep his little feet warm all winter

Grean Baby blanket

2009-09-25T03:54:00.000+02:00

All soft in this cashmere blanket, baby will love it for years and it is machine washable. It is perfect for car seat or stroller trip.
The blanket is 26 by 12.5 inches or 66 by 32 cm

$89.

Beige cardigan - Trico'13

2009-09-14T08:27:00.000+02:00

It is the time of the month...we are approaching the 13th.

As always it is going to my future nephew, so cute!!! It matches the overall below
My sister idea. Pattern in Phildar magazine.

This cardigan is for September challenge for Trico'13, www.trico13.com

a new paletot mousse

2009-08-31T20:47:00.001+02:00

a brand new winter sweater, for my newphew, cosy, sweet and so soft...

Une petite brassière

2009-08-23T03:18:00.000+02:00

Again another little baby sweater for my nephew, all cashmere, pattern is from La Droguerie "Le 3ème bébé de la droguerie"
Just adorable!! I can't wait for him to wear it this winter, only 3 months left today

Bunny bootees - Trico'13

2009-08-14T04:49:00.000+02:00

For my future nephew, so cute!!!
My sister idea. It wasn't easy but it finally look like the Phildar pattern and I used yarn I had in my stash for years.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that and it fits the August challenge for Trico'13, www.trico13.com

New baby overall

2009-08-07T18:23:00.001+02:00

Another sweet cashmere overall for my future nephew, my own design. A sweater and booties will come soon completing the baby set.

A purl pajamas!!

2009-07-12T04:13:00.001+02:00

This time is is for a friend. It is all in purl. I used a pattern from La Droguerie from Paris.

A little flower dress - Trico'13

2009-07-03T22:26:00.000+02:00

It is summer and so a little flower dress is great way to celebrate !!! July challenge for Trico'13. www.trico13.com.
Hand made as a present for Chloe.

Blue Baby Sweater

2009-07-02T01:41:00.000+02:00

Another sweater for my future nephew, my own design. The initials are the parent first name and the number is the due date of the baby.

Baby nest

2009-06-15T03:35:00.000+02:00

My first baby nest for my future nephew.

Baby cardigan

2009-05-21T21:53:00.001+02:00

The baby trendy cardigan is done. Look at the fluffy alpaca baby cardigan made for one of my friend.

Activity Play Mat Quilt

2009-05-15T05:31:00.000+02:00

Sweet, soft and playful.
Perfect for the little bundle of joy that is discovering something different every day.
You can use it for a day at the park and always have something to have fun to play with.
This is my own design. $156.

For more details, please check the photo album "Activity Play Mat Quilt"

Pajamas mousse

2009-05-13T05:44:00.000+02:00

This is a sweet baby pyjamas that I made from an old book from my library "J'habille mon bebe" for a special bundle of joy, my future nephew :-)
I just added the booties, simple adorable!!!

Bebe pajamas

2009-04-11T20:46:00.000+02:00

This adorable pajamas are available in many colors. Warm and soft at the same time with this blend of wool and cotton. Ideal for winter. Machine washable. New born size only. $106
It is the perfect outfit for christmas in red as shown and come with a stripped hat and bootees.

Cable sweater - 3, 6 or 12 months

2009-03-27T02:41:00.000+01:00

This adorable sweater is available in many colors, cashmere blend, machine washable. $57
Size 3, 6 or 12 months
It is the perfect outfit to mach these tiny jeans for babies.

Alpaca baby sweater - 3, 6 or 12 months

2009-03-27T02:38:00.000+01:00

This adorable cable sweater is in baby alpaca, so soft and easy to button up for your baby comfort. $96
Size 3, 6 or 12 months

Name Sweater - 3,6 or 12 months

2009-03-11T01:44:00.000+01:00

This adorable sweater is available in 2 colors, pink for the girls and soon blue for the boys, cashmere blend, machine washable. $57
Size 3, 6 or 12 months
You can personalize it with your baby name, his/her special B-day, year, and a logo such as a heart, boat, car, flower, etc.

Summer dress

2009-02-11T18:24:00.000+01:00

For a sweet little girl, 3 to 6 months, this lovely summer dress with pink stripes in merino wool is super soft and cool for the spring, summer or fall. $45, machine washable.

Baby blanket

2009-02-04T00:34:00.000+01:00

For a cute little boy, the stitches look like a train track :-)
The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

$42 - It is perfect for car seat or stroller trip.
It is so soft that your baby will love it for years and it is machine washable.

Cuddly bunny

2009-02-03T23:47:00.000+01:00

Sweet dreams for your little ones; blue bunny ($26) and green mouse ($32)
Easy, even machine washable

Baby bootees

2009-02-03T23:34:00.000+01:00

In pink, blue, green or any colors you wish for!!
Just pick your style.
They made with cashmere ($55 a pair), merino ($26 a pair) or baby alpaca ($37 a pair).
So soft, all babies adore them :-)
Feel free to click to see the details

Baby Boutique

2009-02-02T22:13:00.000+01:00

My patterns are for sale on Ravelry

My baby handknits are for sale on Etsy

My label

Photo Gallery

2009-02-02T22:04:00.000+01:00

Baby Size chart

2009-02-02T21:09:00.000+01:00

On my needles

2009-02-02T17:36:00.003+01:00

A preview of projects that I am currently working on

- Friend Scarf

- Alpaca paletot

- Elijah elephant

- Mustard baby set

- Baby blanket

Mon Blog en francais

2009-02-02T17:32:00.000+01:00

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Welcome to my blog!!

2009-02-02T17:31:00.001+01:00

My name is Altadena.
I am a designer in the San Francisco bay area.
I have been designing clothes, toys, blankets and more for babies for the past 5 years and mainly sell to personal shoppers and independent stores. My inspiration is mainly European fashion with a French touch.
Feel free to look at the designs and if you are interested, please contact me at altadenasbabydesigns@gmail.com
Also on Ravelry, https://www.ravelry.com
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