Tomorrow is what would have been Elizabeth Zimmermann's 100th birthday, and I find it fitting that I just finished one of her most classic designs - the Baby Surprise Jacket. I used a few cheater row count sheets I found online to keep track of what I was doing, and I doubt I would have done as well without them. However, next time I knit this pattern (and I definitely will make more!), I think I'd be okay without the spreadsheets. I get it. It's genius. I did get a lot of weird looks while knitting this floppy piece of garter stitch. I also want to make a crazy wild stripey jacket next time. This one is a bit boring knit mainly with Patons Classic Merino Wool in paprika and a grey stripe of Cascade 220 - all leftovers from past projects. Now on to find some sweet wooden buttons
Happy Sunday!
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3 comments:
Love it! It looks so cozy. I have yet to try this pattern, but I really think I need to!
It's adorable. How big did it turn out?
Cute sweater! I can't believe she would have been 100 tomorrow! That's crazy! Thanks for the little bit of trivia!
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