a fairisle sweater i knit for my first child over two decades ago
and now revisited in earthy shades for my first grandchild
due to arrive any day now
the colors remind me of the last few sunny days with a light dusting of soft snow on the still green grass in spots:)
I designed a warm little hat to go along with it
and again i love the inside :)
( the sweater pattern is from my very favorite baby knitting magazine, Pingouin, no 49, which is long out of print but sometimes is available on ebay)
xo
oma m
You are going to be a great grandma!And so young! AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | January 19, 2012 at 08:37 AM
This brings tears to my eyes..I can feel the emotion and excitement for your little one...The sweaters...So sweet. The connection between the two..touching. I love that little sweater SO much..the colors are perfect..and YOU. You are going to be a magical Oma...
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | January 19, 2012 at 08:44 AM
This little babe is going to be wrapped in love. The sweater is beautiful, and I agree... you are going to be a magical Oma.
Posted by: Lisa J | January 19, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Oh How I love sweaters. Will baby be able to wear the original, also? Such beautiful work you do. It is pretty evident that love is stitched right in every item. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 19, 2012 at 09:31 AM
Oh my heart skipped a little beat seeing these beautiful knits! It's amazing that you knit the same pattern for your first child and now your first grandchild. Nothing could be more special.
Those three triangles of green are too cute too. Jx
Posted by: joanie | January 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM
so much handmade love
the baby will look so darling in these knitted goods
Posted by: arounna | January 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM
What a fortunate baby. Love the "oma m"
Best wishes to All.
Posted by: Annri | January 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM
How cute are these! There is something so very special about knitting for little tinies isn't there.
Posted by: Annie | January 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM
this is extremely precious & special
I'm sure B&C are aware of this
you must be so eager & excited to meet this baby now !!
sending big hugs to the whole family
oxox
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | January 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
you made that? that's amazing!
Posted by: Nichole | January 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I gasped when I saw that first sweater (so pretty and my favourite colour when I was a little girl). The earthy shades of the new set are beautiful. You are a gifted knitter and will be a wonderful grandmother to a lucky baby.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Margie this is beautiful :)
I'm so excited to deck this little one out in your gorgeous knits!!! Any day now indeed!
xo caitlin
Posted by: caitlin | January 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Aaaah Margie, they are so lovely, some things never change! Fun to remember and fun to be able to use the pattern again. We also have lots of home made little cloths waiting to be used again (and again !) And ..... grand children are FUN !!!
Posted by: Els | January 19, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Congratulations on being a grandmother. I have a simular outfit my aunt crocheted my daughter. She wore it along with my 2nd daughter...one day....I too hope to pass it on to a grandchild.
Posted by: Love To Crochet | January 19, 2012 at 08:59 PM
Holy holy holy!! Babies handmade knits and keepsakes from the cherished past... The divinity of all this stirred in me, is my spirit gift to your grandchild soon to arrive....
Posted by: Lyn Z... Long Island NY | January 19, 2012 at 09:57 PM
Oh! I am in love with hat!
Posted by: Diana | January 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM
gorgeous. every stitch.
Posted by: melissa | January 20, 2012 at 01:06 AM
Oh a baby! Congratulations :) Imagine the world that you will be able to show this babe. Enjoy!
Posted by: Melissa R | January 20, 2012 at 04:16 AM
this is precious
Posted by: barbara | January 20, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Tiny baby things, so precious. Wishing the little one safe passage in the next few days. My Mother in Law has a stack of Pingouin magazines from the 70s and 80s that she inherited from her Mum, such fun looking through them for ideas.xxx
Posted by: Lisa | January 21, 2012 at 10:56 AM
There is so much joy and love in a sweater pattern knitted for a grandchild that was once knitted for the child. I too, have used patterns that I knit for my daughters for my grandchildren.
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | January 21, 2012 at 07:10 PM
You made a beautiful work, Margie ! So much softness and love in each stitch ! This little marvel of sweater will make the baby want to hurry to arrive :)
Posted by: Nanou | January 22, 2012 at 03:17 AM
So precious Margie! What a wonderful heirloom.
Posted by: jan | poppytalk | January 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM
They're both so lovely and the hat is adorable! I wish I could find these color combos in the sweaters available in my size, too ;)
Posted by: {gemmifer} | January 22, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Congrats on your soon to arrive grandchild! The sweater is lovely and has held up wonderfully over 2 decades! The hat is also very cute
Posted by: Meghan | January 23, 2012 at 04:31 PM
this is so beautiful! all the best for the healthy arrival of your grandchild.
Posted by: ana @ i made it so | January 24, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Dear Margaret, I was inspired by your lovely hat and tried to knit something like that. If you are interested, please be my guest.
Posted by: Diana | February 06, 2012 at 10:09 AM