7.17.2012

double the fun.

first of all, thanks so much for your patience for this post :) we've been living a more than busy life these days. seriously. and we're loving it.. but hosting great friends and close family, makes for less computer time. it's just the way it is, and it's a good thing. visiting is totally important...

but on to the post...


why knit one when i can knit two! haha.
it's not that i'm obsessive over this seriously cute pattern. but it's really uber quick and satisfying.


remember the maile sweater i knit upon my dear husband's request? it was super cute.. right? a gorgeous green cardi, with the cutest pink buttons? well guess what.. the recipients had a boy.  bahahahah. right? kind of a little detail that's good to know before i break out the sock yarn and tiny needles. hahaha


but don't worry, because there's another work colleague who's having a baby, and they are for certain having a girl. soooo my husband has graciously asked for the girl sweater back, and we'll be giving them this lovely instead.


handsome, no?

and the other, it's for none other than my little nephew, zachary. i am very... very late with a gift. but this is worth it. at least i think so ;) hee hee...


i do love this pattern. i've been told it fits small.. babies nowadays are huge though, so i dunno...

the deets:
pattern: baby sophisticate by linden down.
yarn: lion brand vanna's choice. solids and tweeds.
needle: 5.0mm



my thoughts: seriously.. super quick, super easy. very satisfying knit. the size i knit is 6-12 months, for both of them. honestly, i don't think i'd try knitting the smaller size. these little boo's grow up soo fast.. you know?
if you're a newbie knitter, or even an advanced knitter looking for a very simple, mindless knit.. this is a great project! also, the vanna's choice is a great yarn option, because i find it hard wearing, and very easy to care for. it's really the kind of yarn you want to knit with for new foggy minded parents, who are struggling with sleep. the last thing they need is uber special care for clothing... yah know?


and besides, who doesn't love an old man cardi on a little man. cutest. ever.

have you knit this pattern? is it a go-to for you as well? if not, what's your great go-to baby gift knit? i'd love to know! xo
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17 comments:

  1. Passionate Design17 July 2012 at 20:00

    Beautiful!

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  2. hannah17 July 2012 at 20:15

    I've knit this before and will definitely be knitting it again.

    Love the colors you chose.

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    1. nook.17 July 2012 at 20:27

      thanks so much hannah! xo isn't this the most darling (and easy peasy) pattern? xo

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  3. Anonymous18 July 2012 at 04:29

    So cute!

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    1. nook.18 July 2012 at 08:00

      thank you :) they really are darling :) xo

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  4. Melissa @ Miso Crafty Knits18 July 2012 at 08:08

    They look great Rebecca! I especially love the tweed one. So, so cute!

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    1. nook.18 July 2012 at 08:21

      yes! i think it's such a handsome knit. such a bonus that it's a quick knit too ;) xo

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  5. emi love18 July 2012 at 11:48

    what i'd love to know is where the buttons are from. Super cute!

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    1. nook.18 July 2012 at 11:56

      haha i actually just found these buttons at my local fabric store. at the cloth castle. i'm really loving buttons lately, and i'm working on growing my stash :)

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  6. ruby and levi24 July 2012 at 20:10

    I so love this gorgeous pattern....but I'm looking for a bigger version. Any tips on something that goes up to a size 3 or 4yo? My little man is growing out of all his baby knits and with Winter disappearing here (down in australia) I'm keen to find some bigger size patterns to work on in the warmer months for next year!

    Thanks for your wonderful blog too, you're very inspirational in keeping me knitting knitting knitting away!!

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    1. nook.24 July 2012 at 20:44

      isn't it such a cute cardi? are you wanting to make a cardi or do you want a pullover? as for cardi's i haven't knit a ton.. there's always elizabeth zimmerman patterns. love love them.. but you could always hold yarn double and knit with larger needles for this particular pattern. that might work... hrmmm i'll kee my eye on ravelry for ya. are you on ravelry? you can find me as gundyknitter.
      thanks so much for the blog love! i'm so glad you've found this space! xo

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    2. ruby and levi24 July 2012 at 20:55

      yes - I'm on ravelry...I'll have a little squizz at your projects and get some ideas! I just love little boys in hand knits, there's something so cosy and handsome about them.

      I'll have to keep this one up my sleeve for some friends' little boy babies and look out for some other bigger patterns for my man x

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    3. nook.24 July 2012 at 21:04

      weee! sounds great! add me in rav if you haven't already :) xo

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  7. Unknown29 December 2012 at 10:08

    Which color did you use on the tweed? Is that oatmeal?

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    1. nook.29 December 2012 at 10:10

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    2. nook.29 December 2012 at 10:11

      it's the grey marble colourway :) xo

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