Kai Sweater

Posted by Bookish Wendy on Nov 01 2006 | 2006 Finished Ojects, Nobody puts Baby in the corner

Kai Cable Sweater

I started knitting for baby the day after we found out the sex. That 18 week ultrasound is an important one as it round the almost final corner of the crap shoot that is having a baby. If you’re having a normal pregnancy it will be your last view of the bugger until it pops out and starts screaming.

I finished the knit one week later. Fastest knit evah. It was so fun to make and I really enjoy the book from which it came (details below). I purchased some yarn during my trip to WEBS to make a few other patterns from this book so keep your eyes peeled.

Pattern Details:
Started: 09/21/06, Ended 09/28/06
Yarn: Nick’s Farm Merino? Purchased at SPA 02/06
Needles: Size 8 (I think)
Gauge: Need to check!
Size: I think this is 0-3 months but I really need to measure to be sure.
Pattern: Kai Cable Sweater from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms by Louisa Harding
Modifications: Made modifications for changes in gauge. Did not sew up the side seam on the neck’s right side. Baby is bound to have a huge head.
Notes: Babies first sweater from Mama. I loved this yarn. I have some left and hope to get a hat and maybe even some booties out of it!

Kai Cable Sweater

Kai Cable Sweater

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24 comments for now

24 Responses to “Kai Sweater”

  1. # stacey

    How adorable! It looks like an adult styled sweater just shrunk down.

    01 Nov 2006 at 12:54 pm

  2. # PumpkinMama

    I picked up some of that yarn at SPA too - made 2 hats for some men in my life. It is awesome stuff - perfect for such a great sweater. Now I wish I had more!

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:00 pm

  3. # Liz

    So crazy cute! I have my ultrasound tomorrow. I’m almost 20 weeks! So excited! I’m so (ok, how many times can I say SO) going to get this book too! Happy baby knitting.

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:02 pm

  4. # Kate

    I love it! Maybe a sweater like that for mama would be cool too (or is that totally geeky?) either way it is a perfect first sweater for the ‘lil one :-)

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:02 pm

  5. # wenders

    Gorgeous pattern and lovely knitting. And I think I may need to knit one for someone ELSE’S baby. :)

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:24 pm

  6. # Carole

    It’s wonderful. I can’t wait to see it on the Bookish Baby.

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:26 pm

  7. # anne

    Awwww, so cute! Babies in white (or off-white) always look so classic and lovely. :)

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:29 pm

  8. # grumperina

    Looks so soft and squishy! Good move leaving room for the head.

    01 Nov 2006 at 1:54 pm

  9. # meg

    it looks fab. love the color and it looks so snuggly.

    01 Nov 2006 at 2:14 pm

  10. # Marlene

    Great looking sweater.

    01 Nov 2006 at 2:28 pm

  11. # Susan

    What a beautiful little sweater!

    01 Nov 2006 at 2:31 pm

  12. # Staci

    Beautiful! Great job!

    01 Nov 2006 at 3:00 pm

  13. # Laurie

    Beautiful! Smart planning for the head. Planning ahead? Sorry. I love that yarn.

    01 Nov 2006 at 3:51 pm

  14. # Meg

    Leaving the neck seam open is a wonderful idea- my little one HATED having clothes drawn over her head- and babies heads are ALWAYS enormous comared to the rest of them- the necks of sweaters were always too tight to fit over her melon.

    My daughter didn’t outgrow it… she won’t wear turtlenecks or crewnecks unless they have a seam she can leave open. She panicks, screaming “MOOOOMMMMM!!! Get it OFF!!! Its “EKKKING” ME!” Then she starts tearing at the offending article of clothing.

    I love baby’s first knit. It is fabulous.

    01 Nov 2006 at 4:34 pm

  15. # Sarah

    SO cute! It’s gotta be fun knitting for your own baby after all the baby knitting you’ve done for others, huh?

    01 Nov 2006 at 4:50 pm

  16. # Wendy

    Baby’s first classic knit! (?) Looks snuggly, but trés refined–she’s all ready to be a coxswain for a baby crew team.

    01 Nov 2006 at 7:06 pm

  17. # chris

    It’s absolutely a precious sweater - just beautiful!

    01 Nov 2006 at 7:23 pm

  18. # Carol

    This will definitely be one stylin baby girl!

    02 Nov 2006 at 5:51 am

  19. # lisa Co. Springs

    That is so sweet—and no matter what size it is, it is bound to fit at some point. That’s the wonder of knitting for babies :)

    02 Nov 2006 at 7:50 pm

  20. # Darcy

    Oh, that is so cute it makes me want a baby, too! Mainly so I can knit her things… so maybe I’d better stick to being a cool aunt for now.

    03 Nov 2006 at 3:52 pm

  21. # Cheryl

    That sweater is so cute! I’ve got to make it too. It really came out so good in that yarn. I think I have some of that in a bin somewhere.

    03 Nov 2006 at 6:53 pm

  22. # Juno

    That is the softest yarn in the world - perfect for a bebe. Love and kisses.

    07 Nov 2006 at 8:32 pm

  23. # Monica

    Very cute and snuggly!

    09 Nov 2006 at 2:38 pm

  24. # Joanne

    That’s gorgeous!

    18 Nov 2006 at 5:42 pm