I almost forgot to share finished pictures of this project.  I knit a little baby sweater for another soon-to-arrive bebe using the Baby Sophisticate pattern and Malabrigo (swoon!) yarn.

My favorite part about this pattern was the little shawl collar, definitely the “Sophisticate” part of this sweater!

I added the different colored buttons for a bit of whimsy and fun.  This pattern was such a quick knit and I’m definitely going to be knitting it again.  I went up a needle size from what the pattern called for and I’m glad I did because this sweater is tiny and newborns grow so quickly.  Speaking of growing up, I’m going to really miss my two not-so-little munchkins.  Vineet has been planning a big surprise for me since it was our 15-year anniversary and it’s also my big 4-GULP-0 year!  He’s planned out this whole vacation for just the two of us for a few days and I don’t know many of the details like where we’re going to be staying etc.  I only know that we’re Vegas bound and he said that it’s going to be a blast!  We’re not into the whole gambling thing and so this is going to be interesting and exciting.  We leave tomorrow and my sweet mom has offered to watch the kids while we’re away.  I’m feeling all happy and sad inside because we haven’t been away from the kids, specifically Kiki for more than a night.  But once we get on that plane tomorrow, I’m sure I will be fine.

I’d better get back to packing but not before I add some knitterly notes on this teensy sweater.

Baby Red (Ravelry notes)
Pattern: Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted in “Ravelry Red”
Needles: Size US 9 / 5.5 mm

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Isn’t this little sweater just adorable?  This pattern is from one of my favorite designers, Alana Dakos.  Hot off the needles is Wee Wildflower…

I think it turned out super cute despite the fact that there is seaming involved (set-in sleeves anyone!)  If I had to knit this pattern again in a small size, I would definitely convert this to a seamless garment, especially the sleeves.  And even though the pockets are darling, I’d convert them to faux pockets because I ripped and re-seamed but couldn’t get them to lay flat.  I don’t know any newborns who stick loose change in their sweater pockets 😉

Also, I blocked this sweater twice :: once before seaming and once everything was done including adding the buttons.  I think the little cardi needed the second blocking for it to look less scrunched up and more finished.  I’m happy to say that this project was knit entirely out of stash.  I used all but a couple yards of the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino that has been stewing in my stash forever.  This is a great yarn for knitting baby things. The brown trim was knit using remnants of Tosh DK leftover from this hat.  Now, the baby it is intended for just has to show up and hopefully she is a girl, if not this sweater will go into my baby shower gifting pile that I intend to add to significantly this year with so many of my friends pregnant!

Wee Wildflower (Ravelry notes)
Pattern: Wee Wildflower from Coastal Kids by Alana Dakos
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino for the body and a bit of Tosh DK in “Toast” for the trim
Needles: Size US 1.5, 4 / 2.5, 3.5 mm (yes, teeny tiny!)

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