Now that January is half done, it only seems sensible to talk about the knits that I finished last month in December, you know in 2008. I finished two knits that I am really happy with. The first knit was another Baby Surprise Jacket.
I wasn't too impressed with the first one that I knit, but the second one is great. I think I just needed to put my kid in a bigger BSJ, as he is a big kid.
The sleeves were the right length--they were not too short-- and the yarn was pure joy to knit and the end result is a really cute sweater for a pretty cute boy (there is obvious bias here, of course).
The other knit was a pair of socks. For whatever reason, I don't do so great with the sock knitting, I get bored with it for some reason (second sock syndrome, anyone?). But I managed to get a pair of Nutkins knit for myself. The yarn was a birthday gift last year from a knitblogging birthday twin (thank you Rangsiwan!).
I really like the way the socks turned out, the pattern was well written and you can't go wrong with Koigu. I did a knit/purl cuff instead of the cuff prescribed and I mirrored the pattern for the second sock, an idea I totally stole from Maritza. I am really happy with the socks, mostly because of the modification I made to the heels--eye of partridge heels, what is not to love?
So that is it for the 2008 crafting. I am not going to do a summary of the year, if you want to see the past knits (and other projects), feel free to look in the gallery of 2008 projects ortake a look over in flickr. I haven't the energy to be redundant today. I do however have the energy to start plotting some 2009 crafts, I am pretty excited, because, as you all know, I have copious amounts of free time now. Heh. With some of that copious free time, I will update the gallery and include the specs for these last two projects (socks and bsj), I will also post the info in Ravelry, of course.
And there is still time to toss your name in the hat for the "it's not a resolution" contest, just leave a comment onthis post (the post below).
Lovely colors, they make the BSJ extra beautiful, and your baby even more beautiful:)
Posted by: Anita | January 16, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Oh, my. He is so cute!!! And he looks so dashing in that jacket.
Posted by: Kara | January 16, 2009 at 01:12 PM
I can't help but gush. Your baby is simply adorable. Forget the sweater (cute as it is and I love the colors), but your little one already knows how to pose. He is gorgeous! And look at all that hair.
Posted by: Vicki Suan | January 16, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Love the jacket and socks. But I have to say that has got to be the cutest baby I've ever seen--seriously adorable...and those eyes. Geesh. Such a great shot of him!
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Love the color of Little Mister's BSJ!! And he is just too cute!
Posted by: Stacey | January 16, 2009 at 01:48 PM
How cute is your baby in that little sweater?!? So cute!
Posted by: grumperina | January 16, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Great color for the BSJ!! He has quite the head of hair, huh??
Posted by: stacey | January 16, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Oh dear that is one sweet baby you got there! The Nutkins are also making me want to finish mine:)
Posted by: Heather | January 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I love Little Mister in his BSJ! What a great color.
Those socks look great, too. I love the eye of partridge heel.
Posted by: whitney | January 17, 2009 at 06:48 PM
The baby looks so cute! He's clearly loving his sweater.
Posted by: Nell | January 17, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Those are lovely knits but your cute baby boy is definitely the best FO of the year!
Posted by: tiennie | January 18, 2009 at 04:24 PM
i want to gush all over your baby. he's too sweet! i love your nutkins.. you have some beautiful knits going on!
Posted by: opal | January 19, 2009 at 03:37 PM
i love the browns. perfect colors. everything looks great.
Posted by: katie | January 20, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Look at that sweetheart. So beautiful! Oh the sweater and socks rate high too:)
Posted by: Kwana | January 21, 2009 at 09:38 PM
The photo career has begun! :)
Posted by: kathy | January 22, 2009 at 02:23 PM
I love your heel modification. I am hating the short row directions!
Posted by: nina | February 23, 2009 at 11:22 AM