Back in February, my wonderful, life-saving employee had a baby - an adorably disgruntled-looking little boy that has stolen my heart. Seriously guys, I've happily avoided holding any babies since my Mom plopped one in my arms when I was 19. I like making faces at them, and that's about it. But this little guy? I steal him as often as I can. I've volunteered to baby-sit him, ffs. He's a little pouty grump and I adore him.
So of course I had to knit something perfect for him. What's more perfect for a grumpy-old-man baby than a grampa sweater, complete with elbow patches? Nothing, I say!
Pattern: Gramps, by Tin Can Knits (one of my favourite knit designers)
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
Size: 1-2 years (since they have 12 bajillion sweaters that'll fit him up to 9 months)
Mods: Shortened the pockets a bit, and that's it. What do I know about baby fits?
This is a clever pattern. Knits up really quickly, but pay attention to the instructions for binding off the neckline. To pull the shawl collar in and prevent a floppy collar, you need to do a decrease bind-off around the neck. I didn't do this at first, and then ignored the sweater for way longer than I want to admit before I ripped it back and fixed it.
It took 30 minutes. Why do I do this to myself?
ISN'T THIS THE MOST ADORABLE SWEATER?! I can't get over those elbow patches.
The buttons though, they definitely bring it to another level. These are buttons made by a woman in Scotland that I carry in shop. They're not super popular, but I think people just don't know what to do with them. Might have to make another sample with them featured!
The matching hat was thrown together last minute from left over yarn based on Tin Can Knits Barley Hat, though I just knit the body of it in stockinette. I love the floppy loose pompom!
Seriously, I'll be knitting this pattern again. It turned out soooo good, and is a breeze to knit!
Do you have a go-to baby pattern you make up for friends and family when they have wee sprogs? Haha have you ever had a baby charm you despite your nature? I can't wait to see little sprogy in this sweater...once he grows up a bit. :)
I love your color choices for a little boy! So cute! Don't you just love grumpy baby faces? I have a bib pattern that I knit for every person I know who's having a baby.
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Thanks! The colour choice was based on the Mom's go-to colours. I watched what she gravitated to in the shop and picked them. Not what I would choose to knit, but I admit, I love the final result!
DeleteOoo I never thought of bibs! Those are essential, and not just for eating if my little buddy is anything to go by. Good choice!
So sweet, I love it. The elbow patches, and buttons are perfect for a "grumpy grandpa" baby.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Isn't it?! Thanks so much. :)
DeleteAWW!!! This is just amazingly cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! It was so fun to knit. :)
DeleteWell you know how much *I* love Gramps! Yours looks great! The colours are very 1970's - I once had an apartment decorated in just those colours in Calgary....
ReplyDeleteI think Gramps is the most perfect of baby knits and this is so adorable!! I offered to knit one for a nephew, but my sister in law wanted a crocheted superman cape instead. That turned out okay, but Gramps!!!! I thought maybe my daughter would want kids in the next few years, but she and her husband say no. Looks like I will need a friend to have a bebe too if I'm going to make one.
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