Complete Set

 So I managed to overlook the color and texture difference between the two balls of yarn and used the remaining yarn to knit the matching bonnet ...

 ...and a pair of booties to accompany the cabled bay jacket.

 

I am glad that I did it because a complete set looks far cuter and is way more useful than a lone cardigan.

Feather And Fan Baby Sweater And Bonnet

Eid festivities being over, I am back with a couple of little projects as promised. I knit a little baby sweater with feather and fan pattern and then knit a bonnet to match. Knitting for babies has to be the easiest kind but my skills must be a bit rusted because I had a hard time finding right enough patterns for this yarn. And even though the finished objects are nice, they haven't turned out as good as I had hoped.
  The cardigan is a Lion Brand pattern. The neckline is a bit awkward, but the rest is simple enough. The bonnet pattern was a pleasure to knit, even though I changed the lace pattern to be identical to the cardigan.
  Next up is going to be another baby set, inshaAllah. Much nicer, I hope.

Month of Sewing: A Smocked Baby Dress and A Frillied Romper

Today's Month of Sewing post features two projects. The first one is a newborn smocked dress. My smocking skills are rudimentary, but still I had to try them on a little project. I made a pair of matching pants with the remaining cotton fabric.

The second one is a frilled romper set. I used my kids' older baby clothes for sizing the roper. This one has a front opening at the neck and at the crotch too, for easy diaper change. The bonnet is the made after the tutorial found here.

Month Of Sewing: Baby Bonnets

Before I start posting about my probable Month Of Sewing projects, I want to state that my sewing skills are at best, passable. I manage to get the things I want, done, but I don't expect perfection in the process. So please bear with me while I try to churn out a modest sewing month.

I start off with a couple of little baby bonnets. I used one of my daughter's old caps for the size and inspiration. These are in newborn size and made with light and airy lawn, just right for a summer baby.

Baby Dress And Bonnet

I have been working on another dress for my niece, with a matching bonnet. This is another gorgeous DROPS pattern. Armhole shaping instructions were a bit confusing on the pattern, but other than that, it was pretty straight forward. I knit size 12/18 months.My only modification was omitting the crochet edging at the bottom and sleeve cuffs. The yarn I used is Knit Picks Comfy fingering weight (color- flamingo).