Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Easter Best

I have to apologize for the short silence last week- but as many of you guessed, my needles were clicking away all week.  I fell behind on everything else in life- emails went unanswered, the treadmill went unused, but little Elise had a new sweater to wear on Easter.


And since I finished the sweater on Saturday evening I decided to take on the matching bonnet to make things interesting (what knitter doesn't love a challenge- deadline knitting is fun!).  So, after we put Elise down for the evening I cast on.  The bonnet was finished before she woke up in the morning.

Ready for cuteness overload?









And the deets:

Pattern: Lucille
Yarn: Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool, fingering
Raveled: here

Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions on baby cardigans- I have a few more Ravelry favorites now.  I've also cast on for Cascade (I couldn't resist) and will probably finish it later today or tomorrow :)
Posted by French Press Knits at 8:00 AM

28 comments:

  1. Renee WApril 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    So adorable.....Thanks for sharing!

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  2. bubbygigiApril 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    She's so cute. How old is she now? I love the sweater and hat and will make it one day soon.
    Gita

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  3. StripeyspotsApril 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    She looks splendid!

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  4. CeltChickApril 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Yep, this post needs the warning label: Caution--Excess Cute may cause "Awwwww"s. Very pretty, and the sweater's not bad either! I love pics of babies with their dads, just brings out something special in both to see them together.

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  5. Missy knitsApril 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    So, so sweet! It's almost too much cuteness to handle. I can't wait to see her model Cascade!!

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  6. Cakewalk YarnsApril 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I am so glad you made time for the bonnet - it is a classic! She looks beautiful. I hope your family had a fantastic Easter (& that your hands got a nice rest!)

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  7. KelApril 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    aww super adorable!!

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  8. RachelApril 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh my goodness! She is so adorable! I LOVE that pattern! You did an amazing job!

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  9. margauxApril 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    how cute is she!! gorgeous! :-)

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  10. SabrinaApril 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Aww! I love the bonnet and sweater set! It's one of those things I've had in my queue for quite a while, just waiting for the right moment and right baby to knit it for. Your little girl looks adorable in it!

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  11. Crazy Knitting FoolApril 27, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OMG that is way to cute!! She is so adorable.

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  12. KristinaApril 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Great pattern choice! FABULOUS model choice. ;D

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  13. sarahApril 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    SO cute! It's fun to see her growing in your photos, too! :)

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  14. Samantha NagtegaalApril 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Heehee very, very cute :) I love the penultimate pic where Elise has a little bit of dribble on her bottom lip, just waiting to drop. So, so cute!!!

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  15. JulieApril 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Aaaahhh!!! The cuteness!! It's got me!! that is simply the cutest Easter outfit ever, and your baby girl is a total darling.

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  16. KnitterellaApril 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Super Knitter! I knew you'd get it done. It's adorable! Elise is such a doll.

    Was it an easy-ish pattern? I'm thinking of making one after seeing how cute yours turned out.

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  17. MadeleineApril 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I'm always amazed at your super knitting speed...she is adorable and so is the matching set.

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  18. knit one, knit twoApril 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    hello gorgeous! that is absolutely precious.

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  19. thewalshfamApril 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I just love your sweet baby knits!!! You make me want to have a baby girl so bad!!! Boy knits are fun, too, but not quite the same :o)

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  20. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I am in awe of your knitting speed! How do you work, care for baby and create such beautiful hand knits? I have a 6 month old and am still trying to figure out how to knit and nurse at the same time...

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  21. Kristen RettigApril 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Precious! What a little cupcake.

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  22. kstrasselApril 28, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Both Elise and the sweater set are gorgeous! Almost makes me want to have another baby...almost.

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  23. JaneApril 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Absolutely adorable! Remember knitting a similar set for my first born daughter........who's now 19! (ouch)

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  24. RebeccaApril 28, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    oh my she is precious! and you are so talented!

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  25. HomemanagerApril 29, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Cuteness overload is very welcome! :) She is precious! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. CraftChickApril 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    So precious. A great project, thanks for sharing!!

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  27. Secret AdmirerMay 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Being as sweet as that no need for sugar this year! Sure to became a cherish heirloom lovely work.

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  28. Judi A.May 1, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What an adorable drooler-oops-little gal! :-) I really like her name. I don't know how you came to choose that, but it is also my middle name. My father immigrated from Germany and Elise was his mother's name. Unfortunately I never met her, but have always cherished the name.

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