This was my first ‘oh that was the wrong yarn’ moment. I’d picked up a bulk pack of grey merino (brand long since forgotten) and used it to make a shawl, which promptly felted in the wash – but I figured, a baby is only going to wear a jumper for such a short time, and even if the recipient only gets one or two wears out of it, it’ll be super cute and soft and can be passed on to a teddy bear down the line… I did give the parents the washing instructions and let them decide. I wouldn’t do it again but oh, it really was soft and sweet!
I wanted something traditional but not old fashioned, you know what I mean? And after much browsing I landed on Wee Sherlock (Ravelry link) by Taiga Hilliard (Designer’s site) with its single cable and adorable row of buttons. The buttons are coconut shell and I bought a bulk pack so I’m now ready for all and any future coconut button needs.
It was a quick make, as tiny clothes are, with enough interest to make it fun. I was especially pleased with the cable up the middle. It was a gift for a colleague who had their first baby, and was sent along with the honeycomb blanket for the pram.
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