the marvelous maya of springtree road fame is expecting her second child in about a month. knowing how i adore both maya and knitting for babies you didn't think i'd let this occasion pass without knitting a little something did you?
this is the baby cozy pattern by nikki van de car (rav pattern link). i was totally won over by this pattern because of it's garter stitch yoke and the sweet row of buttons.
i followed the pattern exactly, except to add the button closures at the bottom, so one won't have to take the sleep sack completely off baby to change his diapers.
the yarn is scholler + stahl's winter cotton, a cotton/acrylic blend which will hopefully be just the right weight to keep a sweet springtime georgia baby warm, but not too warm.
this will be maya's second child and as a big sister myself, i know the importance of not leaving the big sister out at new baby gift giving time.
using one of our blank books from bare books i made this big sister book for sweet miss v.
i hope she has as much fun filling it out as i had making it!
new babies are so much fun!! sending lots of minnesota love way down to georgia!
-melissa
You are just the most thoughtful and talented person!
I love this sweet little sleep sack. and the book is so cute and so touching.
A HUGE congratulations to Maya!!
Posted by: Lindsey | March 01, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Oh it's gorgeous, I love the colours! You're so sweet to give it to Maya, I'm sure she'll greatly appreciate it, and baby will too!
Posted by: Anna | March 01, 2012 at 03:11 PM
I agree with Lindsey and Anna - you are the most thoughtful, talented person and it is so gorgeous! :) Baby H, V, and I can't thank you enough.
xo!
Posted by: maya | March 02, 2012 at 09:30 AM
oh what a cute idea. and yes - you are super generous!
Posted by: Kathy | March 02, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Both of those are such lovely gifts. The snuggle sack for the baby and the book to make big sis feel important!
Posted by: josiekitten | March 03, 2012 at 03:14 AM
your big sister book is just too sweet and thoughtful. what a lovely idea! and the sleep sack is totally adorable- i hope maya posts a picture of sweet baby inside it!
Posted by: cmvs | March 08, 2012 at 10:54 AM
You are such a sweetie! Both are such cool gifts!
Posted by: Rachel | March 09, 2012 at 12:21 AM
i love the sweet baby sack! but the book is awesome. i need to start some books for Henry to learn his full name, to learn how to say hi, to learn how to greet friends and teachers and family. your handwriting and doodling are so darned cute. maybe i could commission one?
Posted by: quirkygranolagirl | March 24, 2012 at 07:36 PM