2014 year of sweaters for me

Long story short, best resolution for 2014 was to knit stuff for ME.

Here is my January sweater

Open sweater perfect for chilly California nights

Classic back a little below waist

Raglan detail

I modified the original pattern as I wanted a longer sweater

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Pattern: McIntosh from Gudrun Johnston

Book Knit with me

Yarn: Miss bab, Whatta skein!!

2 skeins of Bruin

More of the Baby tiger sweater

My own pattern, her in size 12-18 months, 

will be available on it as soon as possible (French and English)

Yarn, Malabrigo Finito, color plomo, 2 balls, Imagiknit

Liberty of London from La Droguerie, Paris

Sweater available on custom order in my Etsy shop

NEW !! Baby tiger sweater

A little experiment for a brand new "Baby tiger" Sweater, matching the "Baby tiger" booties

It is classic wrap sweater or "cache coeur" in French

I added lots of Liberty of London ribbon  

Lots of cables, front and back for the raglan, and also some that match perfectly at the neck

Love all the details in this new cardigan

My own pattern, her in size 6-12 months, 

will be available on it as soon as possible (French and English)

Yarn, Malabrigo Finito, color plomo, 3 balls, Imagiknit

Liberty of London from La Droguerie, Paris

Sweater available on custom order in my Etsy shop

Making sweater vests for Marko

Spring is approaching and my little sister was looking for new sweater vests for Marko.

She couldn't find anything she likes in the store, so I came up with my own pattern, 

inspired by Marko Argyle Vest I made for him a few year ago.

I started by the back first, easy to start with and pretty straight forward.

I liked the stripe repeat a lot. It gives it a little style for my little man.

Then the front.

Here it is more difficult and requires more calculation.

Lucky for me math was never an issue :-)

As I was making the pattern as I was knitting, I decided that I wouldn't be knitting in the round 

so I had to sew the pieces together, something I like less and less.

I managed to master the finishing technique (after so many years) and it is almost invisible!!

Pattern: My own, available soon

Size : 4 to 5 year old

Yarn: Katia Mississippi 3, 

Fingering / 4 ply

60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic

Pattern turned out pretty easy and quick, yarn is light, 

perfect for spring, summer and fall 

as long as little Marko doesn't grow out of it too fast!!

Mina little star sweater

It first started here,  inspired when my little cousin Mina was born.

This little star sweater is ultra soft in pure merino lace yarn.

Pure joy on delicate little baby skin.

Light weight but very warm just over a onesie.

I enjoyed designing the little star sweater with little details 

like a shinning star and helbow patches,

it is also easy to put on with a shoulder opening.

Yarn, Malabrigo lace, color Pearl ten and natural

Pattern, my own, currently in testing

Size, 3 to 6 months

I picked the pearl color and the smaller size for the first sweater 

but they should soon come in 5 colors and 

4 sizes (3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)

Defi 13 - Baby Mousse in blue lagoon

New "Baby mousse" this time in blue lagoon.  Baby coat is in pure merino wool, ultra soft, snuggly and warm to bundle our little ones. 

"Baby mousse" is available in 4 sizes (3-6 /6-12/12-18/18-24 months) and 6 colors

Pattern available soon on Ravelry

Defi 13 - Little mariner for Indian Summer

The perfect sweater for a Californian indian summer, when it is cool at night and 

still pretty warm during the day.

if you have a "deja vu" feeling, you are not mistaken. It is the baby version of the doll sweater designed a couple of years ago. Now you can have a matching set for the little girl and her doll.

Easy on easy off, plenty of openings on shoulders and back to make it easy for your child.

Available in 4 sizes (3-6/6-12/12-18/18-24 months) and in 27 colors.

Pattern soon available on Ravelry.

Yarn, Louet Gems worsted, 100% merino.

I melted for Malabrigo lace

ok I am cheating ☺, I couldn't stay away from baby knitting too long 

I simply can't resist the extra soft super fine merino...

... Malabrigo lace in 6 colors

a little preview of my new idea...in Pearl ten color

A favorite color maybe ?   Feel free to comment.

"Mille couleur" baby shower

A few baby shower gifts for a little girl who should be here any minutes now

Baby Mousse 

My own pattern in Berroco Vintage DK

Bias and buttons in Biais Fairford bois de rose

"Mille couleur" baby blanket

My own pattern in Rowan cashsoft DK

Main color cream, 

Mary Jane

Pattern from "Intemprels pour bébés" in Rowan cashsoft DK

Baby Mousse in Savane colors - Defi 13

New "Baby mousse" color Savane.  In rich mustard and brown colors, this baby coat is in pure merino wool, ultra soft, snuggly and warm to bundle our little ones. 

 

"Baby mousse" is available in 4 sizes (3-6 /6-12/12-18/18-24 months) and 6 colors

Pattern available soon on Ravelry

waoh!! merci pour tous les commentaires qui me vont droit au coeur!!

Sweaters for Marko

Both pattern from "Les enfants de La Droguerie, tome 3",

perfect winter sweaters for favorite nephew, great colors too. 

1. Coutainville, without the hood I ran out of yarn, oups ☺

Size 6 years old, 

Yarn : Berroco vintage, Juniper

Buttons: airplane from Joann's

2. Roscoff, about 6 cm longer, I have a tall nephew ☺

Size 6 years old,

Yarn : Berroco vintage, Douglas Fir.

Buttons: recycled from an old sweater.

My Milio

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

              

Yarn: Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

Pattern: Les tricots de Cécile

Marko argyle vest, 2 - 3 years old

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 :-)

The vest is knitted bottom up, back then front. A chart is provided for the fair isle design.

The wool/cotton blend is perfect for all seasons as little boys love light vest to play around.

Size
Fits toddler from 2 to 3 years old

Finished measurements
Bust measures 64 cm/ 25 1/4"
Body length 20 cm/7 7/8"

Gauge

22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4", in st sts using US4 (3.5 mm)

Required materials
✏ 4 balls of Rowan wool/cotton of main color, DK yarn, about 450 m or 490 yards, 1 ball for each additional color
✏ US 4 (3.5 mm), circular or straight needles