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Tres bien ensemble

Makai.

6/15/2012

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"Ten little fingers, Ten tiny toes, The sweetest of smiles And a cute little nose. All these add up To a very special thing -- A BABY The greatest of gifts That life can bring" 
                                                                                                                                                               anonymous 
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On the subject of small, do you see how itty bitty those stitches are? DK yarn on size US2 needles! I don't think I've ever put so much time/work into a baby knit, as I did on this project. But, Makai and his mommy are very special to me. I met Sarah at her second birthday party, and we've been friends ever since. 26years. The things two people experience together in that amount of time....  let's just say, each of us knows far too much about the other to not be friends, and we wouldn't want it any other way.  
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Because this project was especially personal, I decided to monogram Makai's initials on his sleeves, to which Mike observed, "So, this kid is going to be an MFer, huh?". For Sarah and Kacy's sake, let's hope not. 

If you're interested in adding embroidered touches to you're own projects, you might like to check out this video. I found it very helpful.
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I followed Drops' "McDreamy" jumper pattern, and improvised alternating between white and blue through the raglan, for fun. I really love the button down raglan incorporated into this pattern. And, I think there is somethng considerably more sophisticated about the style/details in this design compared to a lot of other baby knits. 
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On my plane ride(s) between Chicago and Casper, I knit a coordinating hat to complete the ensemble.And, it topped off the finished look nicely, if I do say so myself. 
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Sweater Pattern: "McDreamy" by Drops Design Studios
Hat Pattern: Cabled Baby Hats by Julie Hentz
Yarn: Swish DK in Big Sky and White
Needles: US 2
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6 weeks... and counting, Mak. :-D 
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Simply Gabriela link
6/15/2012 03:52:57 am

That's an adorable sweater! I love the colors on the yoke and I agree with the level of sophistication. Wishing Makai and his mom the best possible birth.

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Pumpkin link
6/15/2012 04:07:38 am

Please excuse me for a moment while I squeal over this sweater. It is absolutely darling! I can say without a doubt that this sweater was well worth the work that you poured into it. I especially love the personal touch that the initials bring to it (even if they are funny). Congrats!

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Michele A. link
6/15/2012 04:41:42 am

Yeah to babies on the way and life-long friendships!!!

That sweater is SO ADORABLE - I love the little outfit all together too.

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All4meggymoo link
6/15/2012 05:09:25 am

your knit's are stunning, I cannot wait till I can knit that well.
They are beautiful & new baby will be the envy of all other mummy's and babies wearing that gorgeous little outfit.

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Andria link
6/15/2012 05:24:01 am

Amazing work! Your friend is lucky for such a gift.

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Jazz link
6/15/2012 07:18:38 am

How cute! Love the outfit.

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Sarah link
6/15/2012 08:11:26 am

What a gorgeous sweater, I love the blue and white on the yoke. How exciting to have a new baby to knit for!

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Jennifer link
6/15/2012 09:18:34 am

bah! so cute! i have yet to actually knit a baby garment... i should get on that! love this one - and what a special gift for your friend - i'm sure she will cherish it forever!

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Robin link
6/15/2012 11:43:55 am

You really did a spectacular job. I'm a fan of raglan sleeves and I think the button detail is a great touch. I'm filing it away for future reference. Nice that you have the whole ensemble going on - that makes for a lovely gift.

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steven a. link
6/15/2012 12:08:51 pm

almost makes me want to knit a baby thing!

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Tracy link
6/15/2012 07:52:06 pm

That jumper is absolutely gorgeous I bet mum to be was delighted, well she certainly looks like it in your picture. Well done you, very special :)

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Elisabeth Andree link
6/15/2012 08:17:16 pm

Such a gorgeous little sweater, super cute!

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Liberty link
6/16/2012 03:42:31 am

Adorable! I love your color choices.

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Liz link
6/17/2012 06:46:14 pm

That is a very special friendship and a gorgeous jumper and hat! Your friend looks so happy with them! :)

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Angela link
6/22/2012 04:38:58 am

I LOVE the sweater! You did a great job on it, and it does look great without blocking.

I also loved all the pics, especially the light fixture made of the liquor bottles. That was simple ingenious! Thank you for sharing them. And yay for the little one on the way!

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