June 17, 2008

First Handknit Gift for Baby

I got an amazingly wonderful package in the mail today - all the way from France! MJ showered us with adorable socks, long-sleeved onesies, a Phildar knit and crochet book of toys, a lovely watercolor, and the crowning jewel, a gorgeous handknit sweater! I am so lucky to have such a generous, talented friend. Thank you MJ!

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A little bit of France for us....

I have two FO's for the baby myself, which I have been terribly remiss in not sharing (soon, I promise!) and one handspun Tomten Jacket on the needles that is well on its way. But there is something truly wonderful about handknit gifts. I love giving handknits, but I am still shocked at how wonderfully touching it is to receive one myself. This is going to be one stylish baby.

Edited to add: You can find the ingenious free Drops pattern for this sweater here.

Posted by Julia at June 17, 2008 06:55 PM
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Comments

funny, i have that same sweater in my ravelry queue. i loved it when i first saw it and i now love it even more. what a great gift package. more to come, i am sure

Posted by: mamie at June 22, 2008 04:08 PM

Mignon comme tout!

Posted by: Heather at June 22, 2008 11:44 AM

Looks like you had such a fantastic time in Italy, and that's just the sweetest sweater ever! Nice to be back and see you again. You're looking great!

Posted by: Amy at June 22, 2008 04:34 AM

Speaking of friends, I may not be so talented (or prolific in my knitting), but I am an old, forgotten friend from your Chicago days. Wow, pretty funny to have stumbled across your knitting patterns and blog! And congratulations!!

Posted by: Lia at June 19, 2008 07:19 PM

Thanks Julia! I'm going to knit this for my granddaughter.

Posted by: Cat P. at June 19, 2008 04:52 PM

Too sweet! I love MJ :)

Posted by: Jody at June 18, 2008 09:52 AM

*GASP* How fantastic is MJ? You'll have to let me see the sweater up close and personal, when I'm in town.

Posted by: Marnie at June 18, 2008 09:23 AM

Cat P, There is, in fact, a free pattern by Drops for an entire baby set. I knew this sweater immediately, because I have had my eye on it. I may still make another because it is so darned cute! The construction is vertical garter stitch with short rows - ingenious, quick and fun!

Enjoy! J.

Posted by: Julia at June 18, 2008 08:47 AM

Wow, Julia (and MJ) this little sweater is fabulous. It looks to be side to side garter stitch. I wonder if there's a pattern.

The watercolor is lovely and frame-worthy.

Posted by: Cat P. at June 18, 2008 08:15 AM

Such a fun, special gift! Gotta hand it to MJ. :) And so, the showering has begun! Yay!

Posted by: Nonnahs at June 18, 2008 07:27 AM

What a lovely, lovely gift. Can't wait to see what you're working on too. Yes, with you as its mama, you will certainly have one stylish baby.

Posted by: nikole at June 18, 2008 07:05 AM

This sweater is sure to be a keepsake. So unusual and wonderful! I love it too. The watercolor is equally beautiful. A very special gift indeed.

Posted by: Mom at June 18, 2008 03:12 AM

ooh la la! what a wonderful gift!
can't wait to see you and your belly!

Posted by: kat at June 17, 2008 10:46 PM

It arrived! Yay!

And Madame la Poste had told me 8 to 15 days...

Posted by: MJ at June 17, 2008 10:24 PM

That is just plain gorgeous. It's so simple, and really elegant. I've never received a handknit gift (my friends aren't knitters), but I'd imagine it's particularly touching for us because we know the work and the warmth that goes into producing gifts for others. What a touching sentiment.

Posted by: mick at June 17, 2008 08:26 PM