Today I have finally gotten around to posting the gift I was working on for my sister, Mari. My sweet little sis and her husband are expecting their first child and she (it’s a girl!) will be here so soon! Her due date is May 12, and while I’ll have to wait to see her in person a little while longer, I’m eagerly counting down the days for that first iChat to see my beautiful niece.
Mari had a baby shower that I so wanted to attend, but living in Edinburgh just made that impossible. But, with the help of my mom I was able to send along a little gift to join in the fun. I’ve recently taken up knitting, and who knew how much I would actually enjoy it?! I’d made several attempts at knitting in the past, but only ended up with half finished scarves. However, knitting a sweater for a baby comes together so quickly, and it is just so cute in all its itty-bittyness that I now find myself hooked!
The idea for this project came from my crafty friend Rachel, who told me about a blog she reads where the mother is making outfits for her daughter by knitting sweaters and sewing dresses to match. That sounded just up my alley as I LOVE a theme! So, I decided to make three outfits (0-3 mo, 6-9 mo, and 12 mo +) and then add an age appropriate book to go with each. So fun!
If you’d like any info on the patterns I used just leave a comment or email me and I’m happy to pass the info along. And now, on to the outfits!
(0-3 mo)
(6-9 mo)
(12 mo+)
Thanks, Mom, for the pictures! 
Oh my goodness there is too much cuteness in those pictures! And the cuteness factor will only go through the roof once you see your darling niece actually wearing them!
P.S. I wish Owen was a girl so he could have cute dresses like that!
Those are sooo cute!! And congrats on a niece on the way! How exciting!
I have knit entire scarves, but anything else I try is always way too complicated. But, I am determined to actually break in my sewing machine this summer.
You have ridiculously good taste my friend. Not to mention your insane talent. They are all GORGEOUS. What a lucky little girl to have an aunt like you! Let’s chat soon!!
Yes, let’s! I miss you guys. Any chance of a trip north for you all this summer??? J and I may be heading down to London in July, and if so we should definitely hang out! Give Nora a cuddle for me…
Your little niece will be so fashionable! These are adorable!
kate, these dresses/outfits are absolutely gorgeous! SO beautiful! you are incredibly talented, and i know these mean so much to marla (and ryan), and that their baby girl is going to look so precious in these. btw, would you mind sending me marla’s email address? i would love to write and congratulate her! so happy for them. and so impressed with your beautiful handiwork, kate! you are amazing! much love….
Katy, these sweet outfits stole the show at the shower! People were so amazed that each piece was hand made. I, of course, was not surprised because I know just how very talented you are! Love each of these outfits so much!
Oooooo….kay! Those are THE CUTEST little dresses and matching cardigans I have ever seen. I bet your sisters LOVES them and can’t wait to dress that sweet baby girl. Being a mother of a baby girl myself, I can be very excited for her. Love!
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