I had a bounty of Elizabeth Zimmermann books for Christmas and my birthday – Knitting without Tears, Knitter’s Almanac and The Opinionated Knitter.
I’ve thoroughy enjoyed the many hours I’ve had perusing them. Not only are the patterns innovative – even now, but the advice and “opinions” (as in the Opinionated Knitter) are absolutely wonderful too.
With my friends are having their first baby, it has given me the opportunity to delve into knitted babywear for the first time and why not start with Elizabeth Zimmermann’s wonderful designs.
I have completed the February Baby Sweater on Two needles from the Knitter’s Almanac.
I’m in the process of completing the Baby Surprise Jacket and it definitely was a surprise. Initially I couldn’t get my head around which part of the jacket I was knitting but about halfway through I twigged and it is just genius.
The handspun I had made unfortunately ran out about 6 rows from the end; I suppose I could have used a contrasting yarn but it looked so nice as it was. I have (hopefully) ordered something similar to finish it off and I can perhaps make a matching bonnet/hat with the remainder of the yarn.
I chose the green/yellow yarn because it seemed quite gender neutral but just found out it’s going to be a girl so I can knit frilly pink things instead 🙂