Defi 13 - Classic cardigan dipped in caramel

I designed a new baby cardigan "Altadena classic cardigan", in an alpaca/wool blend, extra fine yarn, warm and light perfect for babies and toddlers this fall.

Rich deep caramel color for the first one in size 18 - 24 months.

Available in the following colors and size 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 months, 

just send me an email.

more pictures to come...

Care package "Made in France"

For me to enjoy...

✄ Liberty of London bias and fabric

✄ Flying colors Alpaca slik

✄ Books ("En famille" from La Droguerie, "Irrésistibles à tricoter" de Muriel Agator, "Layette" de Nadia Crétin - Léchenne)

✄ Haribo crocodile gummies, Yum!!

Cria from Ysolda, mores steps into knitting a cardigan just for me

After blogging about the first steps, here is the finished Cria.

love the yarn, color and the pattern

Cria turned out perfect, loveeeeee it

Details of the yarn, Baby Alpaca with a twist

Buttons, back arm, front arm, little pocket

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Pattern Cria from the book "Little red in the city"

Yarn used "Alpaca with a twist baby", color Atheltic Grey 

New fine alpaca baby cardigan

One of my dreams is to make clothes for children. Here is the first piece of the 2012 collection.

I have just finished a new pattern for a new baby cardigan in the finest alpaca/wool blend.

Why alpaca for children clothes?

Because alpaca is the one of the warmmest, softest and lightest yarn. It is also a stronger, non scratchy yarn, ideal for multiple washing and sensitive baby skin.

The cardigan is available in 7 different colors, 4 sizes

Sky, mustard, rasberry, taupe, fox, mouse, navy

3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months

The first sample can be seen here

Soon available in the Etsy store

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Un de mes rêves est de créer des vêtements pour enfants. Voici la première pièce de la collection 2012.

Je viens juste de finir un nouveau modèle de gilet pour bébé dans un mélange alpaga/laine ultra fin.

Pourquoi de l'alpaga pour des vêtements d'enfants?

Car l'alpaga est une des laines les plus chaudes, douces, et légères qui soit. C'est aussi la plus résistante et la moins irritante,  idéale pour les peaux sensibles des bébés et les nombreux passages en machine.

Le gilet est disponible dans 7 couleurs, 4 tailles

Ciel, moutarde, framboise, taupe, renard, souris, marine

3-6 mois, 6-12 mois, 12-18 mois, 18-24 mois

Un premier exemple peut être vu ici

Bientôt disponible dans la boutique

Breaking the wool

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!!

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

Easy Happy Feet

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

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.

Size

Fits baby from 1, 3 to 6 months old

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4", in st sts using US3(3.25 mm), fingering yarn.

Required materials

✏ 1 ball of Jojoland cashmere, fingering yarn, about 180 m or 200 yards

✏ US 3 (3.25 mm), circular or DPN

Tuto disponible en français sur demande.

Après achat de la version anglaise, envoyer moi un email at byaltadena@gmail.com

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.

Brassière/cardigan Grr, La Droguerie

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

Stitches West 2010

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

Almost done

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.

Finally...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Baby cardigan

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

Alpaca sweater (Baby), 3-6 months old

This adorable cable sweater is knitted bottom up, first the body, then the sleeves, each part separately until the raglan. Then it is all knitted in one piece.
It wraps around the baby and easily button up for your baby comfort. Perfect piece for your newborn wardrobe.

Size
Fits baby from 3 to 6 months old

Finished measurements
Bust measures 48 cm/ 19"
Body length 16 cm/6 5/16"
Sleeves (from underarms) 16 cm/ 6 5/16"

Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4", in st sts using US3(3.25 mm)

Required materials
✏ 4 balls of Rowan baby alpaca, DK yarn, about 400 m or 436 yards
✏ US 3 (3.25 mm), circular are recommended but not mandatory
✏ 5 buttons
                                     

Baby blanket

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

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