Of course there’s been some making of the wearables for Otis-ina, although not really as much as one might think. I don’t any problems starting any of these projects, only finishing them, unfortunately.

hoodie

I bought this yarn to knit a baby blanket for a friend when she was pregnant. I believe that child (the oldest of three) is now six. I’m not sure how many times I’ve tried to use this yarn, and I finally finished a project with it. I used this pattern here, a pretty easy one to follow. I thought that sewing in a zipper would be easier than buttons and button holes, but it’s pretty much a toss-up as long as you can find the right zipper. Here’s a tutorial on sewing in a zipper, in case you ever find yourself in need. The hood is ribbed and the body is boxy, so it looks like my baby will have a little pin-head when she wears it.

summery baby top

A little top for Otis-ina to wear while we’re in Taiwan this summer. It’s made of a really thin cotton that I’ve been holding onto for some time. As opposed as I am to pink, I find myself surprisingly drawn to lavender, it’s kissing cousin. And burgundy. And mauve. And for some other reason, these ruffles made me irrationally happy. Alarming news, all of this.

baby cap

And a little knitted cap, using this pattern and Koigu yarn, which has a slight sheen and comes in the most gorgeous colors. It also feels just great and has these subtle color variations, even in some of the solid colors, that I just love. I found myself drawn to this dusty rose yarn, and considered pairing it with a pale green grey, but when I asked the salesperson if it was too depressing for a baby, she paused and then said, “uhh….. nooooo, i don’t so.” I should’ve known that that was the response I was actually looking for, since I then bought this dusty turquoise color instead, and although I like the color quite a bit, I should’ve realized that knitting the two next to each other would make the rose appear – gasp!- pink! Damn, I forgot basic color theory.