This is the first knit gift I’ve finished for my nephew-to-be. I actually had a hard time finding a satisfactory sweater pattern for a baby boy. I wanted something that was a little different, but not too cutesy, and still interesting to knit, but would not make my nephew roll his eyes rightout of his head when he looks back on his baby pictures 13 years from now. (Yeah, I thought that far ahead.) I finally decided that Elinor’s Seed Stitch Baby Jacket would be just about right. It’s a simple little hoodie, but the texture and double-breasted styling make it just special enough. I used 3.5 skeins of Elann Superwash Worsted in “wheat” on size 6 needles, and chose some dark brown leather buttons to contrast. All that seed stitch slowed things down significantly, and made my wrists ache if I worked on it for too long, but I am so happy with the finished product that I forgive you, Seed Stich. Other than that, it was a fairly easy knit, although somewhere along the line it is apparent that I completely forgot how to use a measuring tape, so I adjusted all subsequent measurements accordingly…sort of….looks proportional to me, anyway. And this is what I like about knitting for babies: they are every size at some point in time. Whether Mom stuffs them in that sweater on the particular day that it just happens to fit is another thing altogether. (Be vigilant, Sis. I want pics of the little guy in this one!) There are a few more photos on Flickr, too.
seed stitch baby jacket
Thursday, April 2, 2009 by smallbirdblog
Posted in finished objects, knitting | Tagged baby, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, seed stitch, sweater | 22 Comments
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I love the new blog! Sometimes it’s nice to start over, isn’t it?
the new blog is fabulous!
love the little sweater, its the such a great and unique gift for a babyboy!!!
That is a great, great baby knit – it may have hurt but the seed stitch was definitely worth it
Ack! So cute! I love seed stitch (in looks, anyway), and that sweater really highlights it beautifully.
so sweet! And so simple, it’s awesome.
I very much enjoy how the hood is halfway between elf/gnomeish and up-to-no-goodnik.
That sweater is absolutely adorable. Good job!
I actually printed out the very same pattern about 2 weeks ago to make as baby gifts. Yours looks fantastic and the color is great for a baby boy, a perfect heirloom too as perhaps your sister can keep it for grandkids in the future. I find if I knit for too long regardless of the stitch I end up with sore wrists too. Those buttons are great by the way!
So, so cute! I’ve had my eye on this pattern for awhile now — you’ve inspired me to cast on!
adorable!! I just queued it.
ew my heart just stopped i love the hood so much. making one fr dubs!!!! thanks fr the lead!!!
This is so cute!!!
[…] Speaking of “winning” the baby shower… I think my sister liked the Seed Stitch Baby Jacket… […]
i love baby gifts and i love to give baby gifts to my baby and also the my sister’s baby ,;:
I think it is adorable! the neutral color make it even cozier, great job!
Help – why cant I find the pattern – Ive searched and searched this page and cant find it – please send it to me ….. Many thanks Candy
where can I find the pattern
I cant find it either…I’ve just been presented with a beautiful great grandson…this would be a perfect gift…where can I get it please?…
FOR THOSE THAT CAN’T FIND THE PATTERN: go up and read where it says Elinor’s SEED STITCH BABY JACKET Click on those words you will pop up to Ravelry for the free pattern
Thank you! I’ve been looking for an infant boy’s sweater which isn’t too difficult to make. This is the one!
There’s no free pattern that I can detect? Would love to knit this for my 1st grandchild how do I get hold of a copy please?
Hi
Would love to knit this for my new grandchild but I can seem to see a pattern.
How do I get a copy please
Regards
Elaine