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Tres bien ensemble

Somebody Call the Doctor!!!

2/19/2013

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At long last, I have a little girl to knit for. I'm over the moon!!! As a general proposition, I love knitting for babies. Their clothes are so tiny, so adorable. But, my gosh. The lace. The ruffles. The dresses that are available to knit for little girls. It makes me giddy.  When my friends Lydsay and Adam reported that they were producing female offspring, I rejoiced! I had the perfect pattern in mind for Baby Chicken.
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Since reading and listening to the Yarn Harlot's description of bobbles and their likeness to oddly positioned nipples poking out from under a sweater, I have a hard time looking at a bobble without smirking. I'm immature. I know... But fear of having this babe seem as though she were covered in nipples couldn't derail my plans to turn Lyndsay's and Adam's baby into a Dalek. These bobbles are obviously armor (regardless, babies love nipples).  I wanted her to be able to wear it immediately, so I tinkered with the math to shrink this down to newborn size ("17 chest). 
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I had enough yarn left to knit a coordinating bib for her ensemble. This is a combination of EXFOLIATE! and the I love Stockinette Baby Bib patterns; I highly recommend both. 
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I don't know why bib-knitting has never occurred to me before. I mean, babies grow out out sweaters in a matter of months, but they sick and drool on themselves for years! Bib knitting is genius and ever so practical! 
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In my mind, I saw these pieces being used as a set. But, the bib ended up a lot bigger than I anticipated next to my modified, newborn-sized jumper. No biggie. She'll get to use one when she comes and the other well into her future (see above). 
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Now, it should be mentioned, there was a level of concern over this pattern at knit night. "But, Michelle, Daleks are evil... blah blah..." Duly noted. Not to worry. I'm not aiming to corrupt the child. 
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Her mother is a Weeping Angel. She doesn't stand a chance. 
***Non nerds who are completely befuzzed by this post, see Here, Here, Here***
13 Comments
Chris
2/18/2013 11:13:12 pm

Darling set, even if they aren't for use at the same time. I hate knitting bobbles. They just take too long!

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Renee Anne link
2/19/2013 12:18:24 am

If Husband's niece wasn't such a chunker, I'd totally make her a Dalek dress :) It's so stinkin' adorable!

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Meg the Grand link
2/19/2013 02:35:52 am

OMG. They turned out so well! I can't wait to see pictures of the little one as a Dalek - a perfect gift, I think!

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Sezza link
2/19/2013 07:33:22 am

What gorgeous wee knits, I'm sure her parents will love them!

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Deb Hickman link
2/19/2013 04:27:55 pm

Such a sweet baby set, great idea, doing knitted bibs as gifts, so much nicer than shop bought. Deb x

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Susan link
2/20/2013 02:37:56 am

Oh my gosh, that dress is hysterical! I've been wanting to knit baby clothes recently, but none of my friends are reproducing :/

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Evelyn link
2/20/2013 03:07:29 am

What a fantastic set! It's brilliant!

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Michelle link
2/20/2013 03:38:54 am

Omigosh -- that is the cutest thing ever! And I love the way that it looks like an actual little dress and not too costumey, so it can get a lot of wear.

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Amy link
2/20/2013 05:06:14 am

OMGGGG this is amazing on so many levels! I love the little Dalek dress. Super cute!

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NotJustAKnitWit link
2/20/2013 09:08:44 am

This is fantastic!!! Makes me wish my daughter was a baby again so I could knit this too. :-)

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katie metzroth link
2/22/2013 05:18:42 am

That. is. AWESOME! and beautifully knitted too!

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bellakarma link
2/22/2013 03:58:48 pm

I want to wear that dress --- nipples and all!

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454 link
10/20/2013 02:29:58 pm

54563

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