Errata for Vintage Knits for Modern Babies

Hello there lovely knitters! I just want to update my blog as I have been out of touch for a while. I am so happy with the feedback you have given me about my knitting book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know how you are finding the patterns. There are a lot of you on Ravelry.com showing off your lovely baby knits. There have been some minor errata detected by keen eyes and so I am listing them here for you. I am sorry if these errors have inconvenienced you at all.

Errata for Vintage Knits for Modern Babies

Organic Heirloom Blanket (page 43) Under directions, after the "tip"
it reads CO 125 sts and it should read "CO 124 sts".

Matinee Jacket (page 27) - (Not Errata but helpful additional
instructions) add a note that says that the photo shows the size 6-12
months size and that the yoke is knit slightly differently on all 3
sizes to accommodate the seed stitch bands.

(page 27 under Materials it calls for 2 (1/2" [13mm]) shank buttons
but it should read "3 (1/2" [13mm]) shank buttons.

Angora Bolero (page 39) Materials should read 2(2,2,2) balls Sublime
Angora Merino.

Ecobaby Yarn

This week I came across the new Ecobaby Organic Cotton Yarn from Debbie Bliss which sadly, has not yet hit our shores down here in NZ. This yarn looks beautiful and is manufactured from 100% organic, fairtrade cotton within an ecologically and socially conscious process through the Bio Re textile chain, which integrates farmers, their families and the textile industry as equal partners. The yarn is dyed with non toxic dyes in recyclable water, giving a palette of 16 gorgeous shades making it perfect for all manner of baby knitting projects.

I can't wait to get my hands on it as I love the texture and drape of cotton for some patterns like the Wavy Cashmere Blanket from my book. Because this wool knits up the same as Baby Cashmerino it is a wonderful choice if you prefer to knit with cotton but love the Debbie Bliss color palate. I am very happy that more designers are working with Organic yarns and dyes especially for baby knitting. I plan to use the Eco baby to re-work a few vintage patterns I have in my collection and I hope to share them with you later this season.

Last chance to Etsy shop and a giveaway!

My family and I have spent the last 4 glorious and amazing months living and working in Brooklyn NY and our time here is coming to an end. Usually I sell my hand knitted baby designs in my Etsy store and I am sure I have let a few people down this season as I am taking a break while in NY. My Etsy store is closing tomorrow and will reopen in the new year filled with new knits, patterns and more kits.

'Tis the season for a little giveaway goodness! Just in time for dressing up for holiday parties I am giving away a little hand knit Angora Bolero from by book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. This little girls bolero jacket is hand knit with super soft Sublime angora and merino wool in sky blue and will fit babies around 6-12 months. To be in to win simply leave a comment in today's post. I'll close comments and announce the winner by 12pm EST on Sunday December. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

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And the winner is...

Kyrie

So darling! I have an 8mo old girlie who would look delicious in that ;)

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Modern Baby Bonnet : Free Pattern (limited)

It seems as this last week in New York was the start of winter as the temperatures have dipped down into those brisk single digits that are hard to ignore. Brrr! Apparently we might see our first snow this weekend so there is no time to waist knitting mittens and hats to keep little ones snug and stylish.

Good timing that the winter issue of Small Magazine was released this week which not only features the most gorgeous fashions, inspiration and art for little folk but I am honored that one of my knitting patterns was selected as this issues Small Project. The Modern Baby Bonnet Pattern from my book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies is available as a free PDF download for a limited time only! There are some lovely yarns to knit this cap with and some of my favorites are the Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk as well as Debbie Bliss

Cashmerino DK. See what other yarns the Modern Baby Bonnet can be knit with on Ravelry.com.

Dalia's Blanket

Dalia's Blanket, originally uploaded by hadleyfierlinger.

One of my very best, oldest friends has just had her very first baby, a girl, Dalia. This is the very first baby from this set of friends and I don't have words to describe how excited I am. I just wish she wasn't 6000 miles away from California. The very second I heard that Lauren was going to have a baby I whipped out my NZ organic merino wool yarn and my circular needles and I searched for a pattern. As this was my first blanket I was looking for a simple pattern and I found the perfect one in Knitting for Baby. Basically, the pattern is knit diagonally like a shawl. Increasing at the beginning of each row until it was long enough to keep a baby warm and then decreasing on the down slope. Presto - 10 (cough) months later the blanket is 99.9999% there! It has a cute little eyelet trim around it too. I was going to crochet a pale pink around the edge but since the baby is born and all, I better put it in the mail. I just wish I had the time to do some embroidery on it like MANTA DE BÉBÉ BEM QUENTINHA! VERY WARM BABY BLANKET!. As I get to the very last rows of this blanket I am feeling a bit lonely because I enjoyed the ease of this project so much. I need to find another super easy pattern I can knit while watching TV during the long dark southern winter.