Part of the reason for my blogging hiatus was that I was expecting my first child 👶🏽. Well she is finally here! She is about two weeks old and we are adjusting to our new lives bit by bit. Thankfully my mom is here so there is someone in the house who has an idea of what to do (hahah). We also have this great “manual” that has really helped answer the thousands of questions I have had about things. If you are expecting or know someone who is I highly recommend it.
Since the week before baby arrived, I have had a knitting slow down. Due to this, I am going to backtrack a little bit and show off some projects finished during my pregnancy. You may have seen this item on IG if you follow me (@knitsbywhitSF). We didn’t know the gender of the baby until birth so I made quite a few things in gender neutral colors.
One of the first items I made for baby was the Linnie Cardigan. I used the remaining cashmere yarn blend String Theory Casper Sock in Beach Plum I purchased in Vermont many summers ago. Such a dream to work with! The cardigan knit up quick as lighting as I made the newborn size. So tiny!
I made no modifications to the pattern except to shorten the sleeves as I was running short on yarn. The buttons are simple wooden ones I purchased online. I like the simple geometric shape on them. Interesting but not too fussy.
The temps here have been 95°F+/ 35°C everyday. Way too hot to wear cashmere. She could possibly wear it when we are in the A/C but looks like this may be a photos only FO for now.
Until Next Time,
Congratulations!! What absolutely lovely news! Wishing you joy, love, fun & sleep! Cardigan is beautiful. Enjoy!
Thank you!
Congratulations! This is fantastic news! And the cardigan looks lovely.
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oH my gosh congratulations, so much fun to knit for a baby, everything is quick!
Thank you! It is such instant satisfaction to complete a sweater in a week or less. 😊
Congratulations!! Lovely cardigan:)
My goodness congratulations. As the mother of 4 grown up daughters I can confirm that you are truly blessed. (And the cardigan is lovely.). 👏👏❤️
Thank you! I look forward to watching her grow.
oh my gosh, congratulations! Talk about the best reason to take a hiatus 🙂 Wishing you all the best with your little one 🙂
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Omg congratulations! My sister just had her second last month too! 🙂
Thank you!That is exciting.
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Congratulations! The best advice I ever received was, “Sleep when the baby does.” Enjoy it! It goes fast! 😊
Thank you! It has only been 3 weeks and already it feels like warp speed. 😊
Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations! The best advice I ever got was to remember that you are the perfect mom for your baby and don’t be too hard on yourself!
Good advice! 😉 There can certainly feel like a lot of pressure to be perfect.
Congratulations!
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Congratulations!
🙏🏾 Thanks!