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A set for an iso baby

I started knitting Elizabeth Zimmerman's February Baby Leggings for Tara's baby shower - also because they were the February Stranded in Oz club pattern and they looked like  a lot of fun. 
 Which they were - and super quick to knit. Three days, start to finish. I reduced the depth of the waist by a little bit, since they look really deep, and some people commented that they were designed to fit old fashioned cloth nappies. I don't know. I always figure if they fit this (my smaller bear) they will fit a newborn. But newborns probably have longer legs. Sometimes I think I should get a more human biologically accurate model.


 Anyway, they were such fun, I'm now planning a me size version - charmingly called "nether garments" by Mrs Zimmerman. 

 I called Tara to confirm that her baby shower was (obviously) cancelled and to have a catch up, she told be that she also has gestational diabetes. 
I thought I might make a jumper with the left overs from the trousers, to add to the gift. Not the obvious, and my favourite Baby Surprise Jacket, but my second favourite - Ysolda's wee Envelope. I thought the smoothness of the stocking stitch would work well as a set.
I used the leftover grey from my Japan Sleeves. I have enough of the green left for a blanket square, and that's all. I am very pleased with how the set looks, both together and separately, and I always find it very pleasing to finish up all the yarn.
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  1. Sonia11 April, 2020

    Such a gorgeous set Sharon! Your teddy bear model makes me laugh :)

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  2. Jeannie Gray Knits16 April, 2020

    Thanks for reminding me about the leggings pattern. I have the perfect yarn to use for a pair for my new grandddaughter.

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