thing one and thing two

Baby knits are my favorite. They're such a fantastic and low-risk way to try new techniques, stitch patterns, and yarns. Plus I've now reached the age where my friends are constantly having babies, so it's wonderful to give something handmade at baby showers.

 pattern: morpheus, by YarnMadness

yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted, Cornmeal, 2 skeins

needles: Clover US 7 bamboo circs (16")

size: 6 months (at a slightly larger gauge)

notes:

Quick, easy knit! I like the button detail on one shoulder. I skipped the mesh pattern, as I wanted to knit something simple and classic. Also, I knit a few rounds before beginning the sleeve ribbing. The twisted-stitch ribbing looks great! Must use this ribbing more often.

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This pattern was, in fact, so quick and easy that I knit another one right away:

Same details, aside from using a darker shade -- "gold" instead of "cornmeal."

This photo has a teeny sneak preview of my study re-do (so much painting and reorganizing). More pictures soon!

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That Etsy is a crazy place... I didn't realize just how controversial it was  until I read about this insane cease-and-desist letter, and this awesome lawyer's response. You rock, lawyer Ken!