What more can I say about this sweater that thousands haven't already said?:
It is such a sweet little baby sweater to knit that I can see why grown-ups want a lovely version for themselves:
Attempting an Elizabeth Zimmermann project, makes me feel like a real Knitter. Since she only gives "recipes", it always takes some calculations to figure out the pattern:
I knitted these on US #6 needles using Cascade 220 Superwash in white. It's not the softest of yarns but it's superwash - because no parents of newborns want to deal with fussy handwash clothing.:
This is also a fantastic and fast project. My neighbor recently had a little girl so I had an excuse to make this sweater. My only modification was to add buttons to the yoke only, instead of down the entire sweater.:
I wish I had known how to knit when my kiddos were babies. I guess I'll just have to wait for my siblings to have babies so I can have more reasons to make adorable baby knits.:
I only have one sweater in this post because I have been spending all my time on a new website that I have been loving - Shelfari! It's like Ravelry but for book readers. I signed up last summer for an account but promptly forgot about it until our book club leader had us join so we can post on the books we've read. So I've rejoined and have been having fun remembering all the great books that I've read over the years. If you have an account there, friend me so that we can enjoy our reads together!
What a sweet garment!!! Any baby would look extra cute wearing that! :)
Posted by: gilraen | March 13, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Lovely!!! That sweater's been on my list forever; just waiting for someone to have a baby girl, already!
Posted by: Hilary | March 13, 2009 at 05:05 PM
that is so sweet, love it in white.
Posted by: pixie | March 13, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Something about doing a baby knit in white that makes it so pure! Great mod re: the buttons. Now to finish up my EZ knit....le sigh ;op
Posted by: Stacey _CrimsonPurl | March 13, 2009 at 06:21 PM
I have to say that I've seen that sweater many times before but I have NEVER liked it so well as I do now seeing it in plain white.
May it be received by the mommy with much joy and love :)
Posted by: MrPuffy | March 13, 2009 at 06:33 PM
It's gorgeous & I think it's the best baby sweater pattern. You have done a beautiful job & I love it in white!
Posted by: Ann | March 13, 2009 at 06:54 PM
absolutely,perfectly adorable...and in white..divine :)
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | March 13, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Oh it is beautiful! Love the sweater in white for it really shows off all the details. Great job.
Posted by: Debbie | March 13, 2009 at 08:30 PM
It really is one of the sweetest baby sweaters! The pure white is a perfect balance too!! Great job!
Okay, but to be honest, I was almost expecting a parade of little baby sweaters (you are a knitting rockstar you know!).
Posted by: irishgirlieknits | March 13, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Sweet! My first February Baby sweater was white, maybe 10 years ago? Most recent was very girly pink! Great sweater, and your pictures are beautiful, too.
Posted by: MicheleLB | March 13, 2009 at 11:24 PM
It looks gorgeous in white. I dont see why you cant knit both your girls smaller lady versions for them as they would look wonderful. Perhaps you can knit yourself one too.
Posted by: sue | March 14, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Beautiful in White......and as slways your knitting is perfecto!
Posted by: Diane | March 14, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Very sweet Tiennie! I love the white on white photo shoot.
Posted by: Kirsten | March 14, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Oooooooh Aaaaaaaah. so so pretty. you take such lovely pictures of your knitting.
ps. I have two sisters that are prego. If all goes well we may have THREE babies by next Christmas. I may be knitting up these sweaters in mass.
Posted by: rani | March 14, 2009 at 06:57 AM
I think yours is the first white version I've seen! It shows the lace detail really well! Great job!
Posted by: cactusneedles | March 14, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What a pretty little sweater that is for some special little girl, and I really like it in white.
Shelfari? Uh-oh, that sounds like a bad idea for me, so I think I won't be joining that. I spend too much time in Ravelry as it is, and after reorganizing all my books last weekend, I think the last think I need is someone to tempt me to get more books.
Posted by: domesticshorthair | March 14, 2009 at 07:38 AM
It's very sweet! I'll have to check Shelfari out!
Posted by: Whistlepea | March 14, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Ohhh, I love baby girls. I can only just imagine the lucky one who gets to wear that pretty little sweater.
Posted by: Jodi | March 14, 2009 at 08:37 AM
what a gorgeous little sweater! your neighbor is going to love it.
Posted by: opal | March 14, 2009 at 09:17 AM
This is really lovely in white. Just gorgeous.
Posted by: Bea | March 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM
This looks so great in white! I love babies in white, even if it isn't always the most practical choice. I wasn't a knitter when my kids were babies, either, but I enjoy knitting for other family members who are having babies!
Posted by: Leslie | March 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Very nice - and the color looks so good in this season - very springy.
Posted by: LisaDP | March 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Very lovely in white. I love knitting for babies. They are just tiny and sweet. Look at you go with your books too? Is there anything you don't have time for girl?
Posted by: AJ | March 14, 2009 at 01:05 PM
This is absolutely adorable :oD
Posted by: little_lj | March 14, 2009 at 01:34 PM
What a sugar sweet little sweater - I love it - it's so peaceful looking...and Shelfari - I friended you back! Isn't it wonderful!!
Posted by: stacey | March 14, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I love your the February Baby Sweater in white! It is soooooooo sweet! There is a little baby girl at church I still have not knit something for her and this is so adorable that I just might have to go get some Cascade superwash!
Posted by: Rebecca | March 14, 2009 at 02:54 PM
it is soo cute. i want to knit one again. and happily i just got a brand new niece.
Posted by: merete | March 14, 2009 at 03:21 PM
So pretty in all white; I have yet to conquer a EZ pattern, but one day....
Posted by: Rose | March 14, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Very pretty and clean in white. I love that sweater so much, and yours is no exception!
Posted by: Stacee | March 14, 2009 at 04:29 PM
i ADORE it in white!!!
Posted by: leslie | March 14, 2009 at 05:04 PM
I have to agree with everyone else - WHITE is perfect for this dainty beautiful sweater!
Ohhhh - NO way... I can't add another "Ravelry-like place" into my life - I won't have anytime to actually read books :-)
Posted by: Pat | March 14, 2009 at 05:37 PM
So sweet in its white simplicity!
Happy knitting-
ali
Posted by: skeinsherway | March 14, 2009 at 05:52 PM
It's a beauty.
Posted by: Vera | March 14, 2009 at 05:59 PM
you're right...what else can I say that hasn;t already been said? Gorgeous, especially in white. Delicate and beautiful.
I've been using goodreads but I'll check out shelfari too. I have a book blog also, that's currently under construction
http://www.jennylovestoread.blogspot.com/
check it out Monday when i have everything back up. You may be interested in some of the book blogs I follow.
Posted by: jennygirl | March 14, 2009 at 06:39 PM
So pretty in the white!
And I'm afraid of checking out that book website. I'm not sure my life can take another obsession!
Posted by: nicole | March 14, 2009 at 09:57 PM
wow, i love it in white!
Posted by: rhoda | March 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Adorable! I don't think I have seen it in white until now - and it looks so innocent.
Posted by: Hege | March 15, 2009 at 01:13 AM
thanks for the tip on shelfari! i am going to try to check that one out.
Posted by: kv | March 15, 2009 at 04:20 AM
Tiennie, you are amazing! Love the sweater! I don't dare attempt anything by Elizabeth Zimmerman! She's waaaay too intimidating. You did a perfect job ;).
Posted by: Heidi | March 15, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Darling sweater.
Thanks for the link. I'm already checking it out.
Posted by: krissy | March 15, 2009 at 08:01 AM
I love it in white! Looks so pure and baby-like.
Posted by: Erin | March 15, 2009 at 08:07 AM
The white is so classic, love it. And next time I make this sweater I will definitely do the buttons on the yoke only, such a sweet touch:)
Posted by: Heather | March 15, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Just lovely!!
Posted by: Zonda | March 15, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 15, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Tienne, what a lovely sweater. It looks so pure and perfect. I love it!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 15, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Wait till your siblings start having babies, or till your children start having babies...
Very sweet, love it in white, she's going to look gorgeous.
Posted by: Cybèle | March 15, 2009 at 03:57 PM
oh, i love, love all the white. beautiful, sweet sweater!
Posted by: katie | March 15, 2009 at 05:08 PM
So sweet! I love knitting baby stuff! Just tooo sweet and cute. I think I like it better with just the buttons at the yoke.
Posted by: Robin | March 15, 2009 at 07:22 PM
It is a great pattern and very sweet in white! Lucky baby!
Posted by: Hasbu | March 15, 2009 at 10:33 PM
So beautiful and pure in white.
Posted by: Nora | March 15, 2009 at 11:43 PM