Tuesday, April 19, 2011

An Easter Sweater

I have a secret.  A new obsession that seems to be taking over my internet perusing hours.  But this new obsession is actually an old obsession rediscovered.  That's right- I've been stalking Etsy once again.

These days I seem to be searching for something a little different though- vintage baby clothes.  I snagged this beauty last week:

I just love the attention to detail- 

Just look at those perfectly precious pleats!

This dress has a date with my daughter for Easter- I can't wait to try it on her.  The problem is this.  Although Easter happens to be super late this year, the weather in Michigan is looking a little bleak.  It's true- waking up to snow this morning was enough to send me into mild depression (and I hear we have another day of it tomorrow?!?).  

So, this short-sleeved beauty needs an equally special cardigan.  The problem?  Easter is, oh, five days away and I have yet to start. I have always had my eye on Lucille by Courtney Kelley but I am open to other suggestions.


I know I will make Lucille at some point, but I wanted to ask you what your favorite baby cardigans were.   Elise could probably use a couple girly cardigans to throw over things in the coming months.  So, let's have them- favorite baby cardigans.  Leave it in the comments!


Posted by French Press Knits at 8:00 AM
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26 comments:

  1. Peppermint Mocha MamaApril 19, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Debbie Bliss has a baby shrug that is just fabulous. Here is the Ravelry link ~ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-shrug

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  2. RachaelApril 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    The mossy jacket, from F. Pea! I knit two of them in a week, no joke. They're perfect. Here's the (free) pattern: http://fpea.blogspot.com/2007/01/free-pattern-friday-mossy-jacket.html

    I've had Lucille bookmarked for months, so I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

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  3. LelahApril 19, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I am making Lucille now, and it is taking me forever. I think I am going to see if I can squeeze in http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seamless-baby-shrug instead.

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  4. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I made the Debbie Bliss shrug in pink that would match your vintage dress - wanna borrow it?

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  5. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I bet you can whip this up in no time flat. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bolero

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  6. LauraApril 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Kerrera for Kids (but that is clearly not an Easter cardigan)!

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  7. TobyApril 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I like Erika Knight's Garter Stitch Cardigan. I am knitting it for a friends new baby. So simple and it wouldn't detract from the lovely dress. imho

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  8. Cakewalk YarnsApril 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    The weather man just said its supposed to be 60 on Sunday....should he be trusted??

    The dress is darling. The little girl in the blue sweater is even more darling! I'm sure your little girl is going to look precious in her Easter best..

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  9. christineApril 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Melynda,

    Just wrapped up Beth Woodard's Baby Offset Cable Cardigan. Super fast & super cute.

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  10. GynnaBApril 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Tiny Tea Leaves Cardigan from Madelinetosh is super cute and fast!!! I just taught a class on it and everyone finished in record time! \

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  11. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I made this one in a few weeks by omitting the seams http://ravel.me/compofwool/ujmcn

    It's simple and understated, which lets the dress underneath stand out!

    Btw, love the dress, vintage baby clothes are wonderful!

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  12. CaseyApril 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Why not the old classic, Zimmerman's February Baby Sweater?

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  13. AshleyApril 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Even though I have no children, don't plan of having children any time soon, and don't know anyone with children, I still have a frightening amount of baby cuties in my queue.

    I really love the Clara dress, which may only be available in a kit. But, if you can find it, it's super cute: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clara-3

    I also love the Ella Funt cardigan: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ella-funt

    Luckily everyone in my boyfriend's family appears to be getting knocked up :) There may be some baby knitting in my future afterall.

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  14. knitterlydesignsApril 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I made this cute little cardi/shrug for my daughter's baptism. It worked up really fast, and since it is top down, no seams.-Yay!!

    Whirligig Shrug
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlydesigns/whirligig-shrug/photos

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  15. Katherine BurnsApril 19, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I made the Lucille cardigan last month. I LOVE the pattern and it's very fun to knit. I used Knit Picks Pallette and 3 skeins are plenty. The small needles and thin yarn make for a longer project, though. So perhaps that should be a post-Easter project! :-)

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  16. YarnOnTheHouseApril 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    The Playful Stripes Cardi is one of my favs!! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/playful-stripes-cardigan

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  17. Missy knitsApril 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Check out this link for "Cascade"--this is the next baby girl gift I will be knitting!!

    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/fiddlehead/cascade

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  18. Kristen RettigApril 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Tiny Tea Leaves is pretty quick and easy. I made it for my granddaughter for Easter. Darling dress btw.

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  19. French Press KnitsApril 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    @A Jennuine Life
    Ooo...that sounds perfect :)

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  20. French Press KnitsApril 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    @Laura Laura- I love it! I may have to make Elise one for this fall. The purple color it's done up in is perfect.

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  21. AmyApril 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Its not girly, but I loved knitting the EZ baby bog jacket.

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bog-jacket

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  22. BalishaApril 19, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Sorry I can't help with any suggestions...just thought I would comment that my little daughter wore dresses like that back in the 50's. I especially loved the smocked fronts. Your baby will look so cute in this little dress.
    I think a shrug would be sweet.
    Balisha

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  23. MarcyApril 19, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    The Whirligig Shrug was the cutest Knit. I just made one from some plucky lite, for my new niece who isn't here yet. Now I'm going to make another for her Big Sister. In the Classic Sarah named SISTERS!

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  24. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    If you lived close enough i would teach you how to smock, unless you know how already!
    Ann

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  25. DHBApril 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Baby Sweater on Two Needles from the Knitters Almanac.

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-sweater-on-two-needles-february

    Or

    The classic Baby Surprise Jacket.

    Both work up super fast and would be ideal if there's still snow on the ground.

    Dawn

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  26. Jill C.May 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hello--I just found your blog via a link on Spilly Jane's blog and I'm so happy to have found it. I whole-heartedly agree with your assessment of Easter dresses and living in Michigan! We live in Marquette county and we're "blessed" with 4 fresh inches of snow the day before Easter, which melted to slush for Sunday's church egg hunt. Thankfully my mom had knit up a great sweater for my 2-yr-old daughter, because goodness knows, I didn't have time!

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