I subscribe to Vogue Knitting Magazine and while I usually don't like the majority of the patterns published, I find the articles to be fascinating. The Spring/Summer 2007 issue was particularly special as it had Mrs. Zimmerman's pithy instructions for making a baby surplice jacket. This is of course a variation on a theme of the famous BSJ.
Fairy yarn mommy sent me some really great machine washable yarn in an outstanding colorway and just knew it had to be this jacket.
I casted it on, blindly followed the instructions, then casted off. After it was all said and done, I completely understood where Elizabeth was going with the design. If I haven't said it already, Elizabeth is a genius!
Altogether I used 3 balls of Cascade Yarns Bollicine. This is an incredibly easy and fast knit. I'm already planning on making some adjustments so it will fit a toddler. Hopefully it will be done in time for fall when the weather starts to get a chill in the air and the leaves transform to their artistic display of colors.
5 comments:
Libby, your surplice looks great, a cute, useful garment that will see a lot of wear. EZ was a genius, no doubt about it. I'm glad her designs are still being knitted, they just make sense. What colors for K?
Libby, It looks great. Sometimes blindly following is the way. I am sure it will be easy to tweak for K. Bri
Just adorable! I'd think they'd be very useful too.
looks wonderful Libby, I love the surplice look!
The baby jacket is beautiful. And the color choice makes it even better. Great job!
Post a Comment