Cogwheel Baby Cardigan

 

                     Our sweet little granddaughter Emersyn turned 2 this month, so I knit up the   Cogwheel Baby Cardigan by Lisa Clarke for her birthday knit.

            I love this slip stitch, patterned yoke.....so fun to knit!



  Yarn used was Lion Brand Basic Stitch acrylic for ease of care and wearability.

Acrylic yarns have come a long way from those I  first started knitting 40+(!) years ago......this yarn was a joy to work with and is very soft. In my opinion, it is helpful to  use a yarn that can be machine washed when knitting for a busy toddler.

       I was able to snap a couple of quick pics of Miss Emmy wearing her new hand knit, though they are a little blurry as she doesn't stay still for very long!

 

                          


                         


                                                                        

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  1. Lisa PSeptember 19, 2020 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful! I have a few hand-knitted sweaters and blankets that my stepmother made for my children, and they are being carefully stored for the next generation. Such a wonderful gift!

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    1. PattySeptember 20, 2020 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks, Lisa! My kids really appreciate the knitting I do for their kiddos, so that makes it fun!

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  2. KarenSeptember 19, 2020 at 12:21 PM

    She looks adorable in her new cardigan. You’re so right about easy care for active little ones! Karen

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    1. PattySeptember 20, 2020 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks, Karen! Just trying to make life a little easier for the busy parents :-)

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