a mindofwinter shower in the summer

Yesterday I spent a bright, warm summer afternoon at the baby shower of my lovely friend Julia. Sitting on the patio, talking and snacking and crafting with an amazing group of talented and inspiring women, I realized how lucky I am to have met such amazing friends here in Los Angeles. I love my gals.

Obviously Julia is in the "glowing" stage of her pregnancy. She looks amazing.

Making baby clothes is always fun just because everything is small and cute; making baby clothes for loved ones is an absolute joy. I made the Baby Sweater on Two Needles, from Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's Almanac (February). The yarn is MadelineTosh Sock; super vibrant and electric color. After washing, it became silky-soft and drapey. I already had the tiny little vintage silver buttons. I worked stockinette stitch instead of lace for a more unisex sweater, and shortened the sleeves by about an inch (it's Los Angeles!) before working the garter border. I know that I will make this sweater again... probably first in my size using Pam's February Lady Sweater pattern, which I loooooooooove very very much with deep loving feelings. Ahem. (Ravelry project page)

More prezzies! (And Miss Marnie, who was much better than I about taking pictures of the whole shebang - I took my memory card out of my camera, for some reason, and I had no space!)

I gave Julia the Mobile Menagerie sample (and the matching sleep sack) from Boho Baby Knits. It makes me happy to think of a little baby playing with it! And even if the little one isn't into it, at least it has another fan in the house.

Nounie thought it made a nice kitty bed. Such cuteness.

Comments

[Annika]

Such a lucky baby! I've got to get Boho Baby Knits, if just for the fact that I MUST make that mobile.

[kat]

ah, so great. look how happy julia is. love the bright blue sweater!

[mai]

dear god, i love that mobile!!!

[jillian]

Yay for Julie! Yes, she sure is glowing. Your baby knits are awesome!

[jillian]

JuliA. Oops. My sis's name is Julie, and I always want to type that!

[Bonnie]

What a wonderful mobile! Love how the cat "adopted" it. Cats have such good taste.

[Nonnahs]

Yay! I had so much fun on Saturday - it was the perfect day for hanging out and showering our friend. :) And speaking of- your sweater is just too precious! Love!

[Julie]

Oh wow, looks like it was a great sucess! That photo of the cat with the mobile is just too cute!

[Gudrun]

I love that sleep sack and intend on making it soon for a friend who's due in August!
I hear you on the Feb Lady Sweater mania...I was side tracked by it but can now say that I can move on....it was so worth it though!

[Jessica]

Aww! Such great photos- looked like a beautiful day!

[gleek]

looks like julia got a lot of great things for the baby!

[mamie]

i love the photos from the table. really nice angle. and the cat in the mobile, just precious. it is a multi purpose gift.

[Marnie]

I can't help it, even though I was there, I want to say *awwwww*

We'll be able to laugh over it when you move up here to Portland.

See you soon

[LittleWit]

I am glad I am not the only one who forgets to put the memory card back in the camera. :) Your knitting looks lovely as usual!

[Julia]

I love everything! I cannot believe that you gave me the mobile that you put so much of yourself into - it will definitely gets tons of use, and Nouns is definitely taking it over until D-Day! I am so lucky to have friends like you.
xox, J

[Jessica]

Oh, lucky lucky baby! And lucky you--it looks like you do have good friends indeed. :) And yeah, how about the February Lady Sweater? I, too, love it so....

[Mintyfresh]

You know the reason pregnant women "glow" is because they have FIFTY PERCENT more blood in their bodies? 50! This creeps me out whenever I think of it.

Great knits for her! I knew that mobile looked familiar; I know Boho Baby Knits well. Hadn't realized it was you who made it!

[thischickknits]

baby showers are always the best. I love looking at all the presents and the looks on the mama's face when opening wee clothes.

And the jumper you knitted is lovely.

[renee]

The mobile is so awesome, Nounie has great taste!