kris knits (and sews, and crochets, …)

I made this Robot Blanket (based on the Robot Hat) for Owen. The yarn is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice 100% acrylic in Kelly Green (172), Espresso (127), and Beige (123). It was knit on US 9 needles. I duplicate stitched the robots on instead of knitting them in because it presents a slightly neater back with less loops for little fingers to get stuck in.

I made the Baby Yoda Sweater [pdf] for a friend’s baby that will arrive in March. It was knit from Mission Falls 1824 Cotton 100% cotton in color #303 on US 6 needles. The size is 0-6 months. I changed the inside ties to crochet chains instead of i-cords since I thought the cords would be too bulky.

I made Womb for Heather. It was made with TLC Essentials 100% acrylic in Fusion (2690) on US 8 needles.

I knit the Herringbone Neck Warmer out of Manos del Uruguay 100% wool in color #104 on size US 11 needles.

I made Ruby for Macy.   The yarn is Lion Brand Microspun 100% micro-fiber acrylic in Ebony (153) and Lily White (100), and Patons Brilliant 69% acrylic / 31% polyester in Radiant Red (4942).  They were knit on size US 3 and US 6 needles.  I made the 6-9 month size.  I didn’t like the ridge on the sole the 3-needle bind off left the first time I made these, so this time I just grafted the edges together instead.

I made a Gnomey Hat out of a leftover skein of KnitPicks Panache 40% baby alpaca / 20% cashmere / 20% silk / 20% extrafine merino in Dusk. It was knit on US 10 needles.

I made Misty Garden from Scarf Style with Lion Brand Wool-Ease 80% acrylic / 20% wool in Wood (232). It was knit on US 8 needles.

I made the Big Bad Baby Blanket from Stitch ‘N Bitch for Julia’s new baby to be born in June. The yarn is Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino 100% merino wool in colorway #P436. I had 4 skeins each of 2 different dyelots so since the pattern called for holding 2 strands together throughout, I just held one of each dyelot. It was knit on US 9 needles.

I made the Sweet Baby Cap and Saartje’s Bootees [pdf] for a baby shower my mom was going to. The yarn is Dalegarn Stork 100% cotton in Green (4) and Sand (30). The hat was knit on US 2 needles and the bootees were knit on US 1 and 2 needles. The hat is sized to 6 months, and the bootees are the large size.