FO- Baby Surplice Jacket and a hat

Jan in CA · 12-18-2008, 04:49 PM

I made these for a friend's baby girl and finally took photos. The sweater is Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surplice Sweater. It was in a Vogue Mag last January I believe, but you can also get it at Schoolhouse Press (#43). The hat is the Toddler Republic Hat. Both were made with Elann Superwash Worsted in cranberry and white. They are easy and so much fun! I didn't sew the buttons on because I wanted it to be easy to adjust w/o resewing buttons or my having to sew a dozen on.

So I put a crochet chain between two buttons so they can fit through any buttonholes side by side. There are two sets one for each side for a total of 4 buttons. Aren't they cute!?

dustinac · 12-18-2008, 09:53 PM

wow...I love that color combo, so pretty/classy/elegant. Great job

mhansen · 12-18-2008, 11:32 PM

Very cute!!

auburnchick · 12-19-2008, 12:48 AM

Oh my...they sure are cute!!!!

mks22300 · 12-19-2008, 12:49 AM

Ooo, very nice!

newamy · 12-19-2008, 03:33 AM

Those are really cute.

Does the pattern work similarly to the BSJ? I see a miter by the shoulder...

sue in canada · 12-19-2008, 03:37 AM

Very cute. I love the buttons.

Knit4Fun · 12-19-2008, 03:47 AM

Adorable! They're even in my alma mater's colors (Wisconsin Badgers) - Go Big Red!

Jan in CA · 12-19-2008, 05:29 AM

Thanks everyone! They were fun!

Originally Posted by newamy

Those are really cute.

Does the pattern work similarly to the BSJ? I see a miter by the shoulder...

Yes, it is very similar! You start at the bottom though and decrease for the neck/front then increase for the sleeves. I added length and cuffs on them.

KnittingNat · 12-19-2008, 09:07 AM

The jacket is absolutely adorable! And the hat is too cute

I absolutely LOVE it!