Peapod baby jacket

Captain's Log, Supplemental

I finally finished it! This is the Peapod baby jacket I made for a friend, using Knitpicks ShineSport yarn in Green Apple.

I am quite proud of myself! This is the first baby gift I’ve ever knitted. I just hope, uh, that it fits the baby. Newborns are small, right?

Comments

Delia said…

That's a beautiful jacket Camy, I'm sure your friend will love it!

Thu Oct 18, 05:12:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

Oh my goodness, I am so impressed! I've done a sweater before, but not one with a cool pattern like that. That is awesome. I'm positive anyone would be honored to get it!

Thu Oct 18, 05:39:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

Camy~ You did a great job! That sweater is adorable and I'm sure your friend will love it. The color reminds me of a hand-made sweater I bought for Ian in Vietnam last year (his is variegated with white though). So cute~ you should be proud!
Heidi

Thu Oct 18, 06:10:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

Camy,
I have something for you at my blog.

http://michellegregory.blogspot.com/2007/10/best-friend-forever-award.html

Michelle

Thu Oct 18, 07:14:00 AM 2007

Tina Ann Forkner said…

Oh my gosh, Camy. I didn't know you could do that! Good job! What a lucky little sweetpea baby!

Tina

Thu Oct 18, 08:45:00 AM 2007

Helga Marie Bee said…

I love the color. The sweater is adorable.

Thu Oct 18, 10:13:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

Your baby sweater looks fantastic! I've tried knitting but everything always came out crooked and uneven. It's not as easy as you talented knitters make it look. And that's a great pattern too.

Thu Oct 18, 10:37:00 AM 2007

lace said…

Wonderful! I have recently learned to crochet. I'm still working on basic stitches and have only finished a wash cloth.

Thu Oct 18, 11:13:00 AM 2007

Anonymous said…

So precious! I love the color too.

Thu Oct 18, 05:05:00 PM 2007

Jenny B. Jones said…

That is so cute! LOVE that color.

Thu Oct 18, 05:38:00 PM 2007

Anonymous said…

Oh, I just love the sweater. If it doesn't fit the baby, I know I've got a doll it will fit...

You are getting to be such a prolific knitter!

Thu Oct 18, 09:48:00 PM 2007

C.Gwynn said…

The sweater is beautiful! I really like the color. You did a great job.

Thu Oct 18, 10:50:00 PM 2007

Anonymous said…

WOW, that sweater is beautiful!! You're just an all around talented gal, Camy Tang!!!

Fri Oct 19, 07:12:00 PM 2007

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