the view from here

as i type this :: afternoon sunshine streaming through the living room windows, curled up in my corner of the sofa, wearing my favorite maternity jeans and a comfy new top, sipping lemon tea, littleone kicking gently {for once}, bailey whimpering quietly in her sleep, thinking this may not be so bad afterall...

Slowing down that is...on doctor's orders. Yesterday I found out I have placenta previa which, if not resolved over next four weeks, may complicate my pregnancy {bed rest or perhaps even hospitalization for the rest of my pregnancy, a chance of pre-term labour and an emergency c-section}. So I may be spending a lot of time on the sofa over the next little while...crossing my fingers that the rest helps...and hopefully finishing some knitting for littleone. Speaking of finishing...

littleone's first knit :: simple grey cardigan
pattern :: organza-edged cardigan from 'special knits' by debbie bliss, in the 6-9 month size
wool :: rowan classic baby alpaca DK in color 'southdown' {shade 208} | an incredibly soft wool that is luxurious to knit with and feels even softer after blocking
needles :: US 5
notes on pattern :: used moss/seed stitch for borders instead of garter stitch | opted for a single shell button closure instead of using organza trim | sleeves seem a little short, perhaps they'll be 3/4 length?

Despite all temptation to go with the wrong side {and changing my mind several times}, I decided to keep the knit side out. Not that I needed another reason to use the rest of my baby alpaca dk for littleone {originally intended for the hourglass}, but can a girl really have too many soft, cozy cardigans or sweaters in the loveliest grey colour? Probably not. I'm thinking a kimono-style top in a smaller size {3-6 months} to capture the lovely texture of the purl side paired with shell buttons.

And then maybe a shrug, in a larger size {9-12 months} for wearing with a simple white dress or a white t-shirt and the cutest denim bloomers {purchased for $6 from babyGap, along with the denim skirt pictured above, also $6}.


{baby shrug from 'simply baby' by debbie bliss}
Can you tell that littleone's wardrobe is providing me with much amusement? :)

Comments

[Alison]

Oh My!! The little grey cardigan....sweetness. With the denim skirt - just lovely. Now you will need some bloomer pants for underneath the skirt :) And a pretty top for underneath the grey top.....and.....and....

and some rest. The placenta may move of it's own (mine did) otherwise you'll be going into a very calm situation for the birth (it's important I say that, not all intervention births are horrendous, you can achieve a very beautiful amazing birth when it's planned), and it's all part of your babies story.

Be good, and I do love the wardrobe you're building up :)

[kirsten]

that is simply the best little cardigan ever! i love that grey and such a sweet shape. lovely. and with the dark denim skirt. i want that set for me! (okay, maybe i would need a longer version of the skirt...)
take good care of yourself and your babe. enjoy putting your feet up while you can, if you can.

[di]

I don't think a girl can have too many wonderfully soft perfectly grey cardi's in her wardrobe!
Good luck with the placenta concerns- I hope taking it easy does the trick for you.

[Emma]

Oh, what a sweet collection of little clothes! I bet you cannot wait to see littleone in those outfits. :)

I had the same condition with my little boy. He is a healthy ten-months-old now, although his arrival was a bit dramatic. You are welcome to mail me if you want the details.

Take care and listen to your body. I hope everything will work out just fine.

[Ruthie]

I love the bloomers! My baby is so small at the moment that anything I bought previously is way too big. I can't wait until she grows into the outfits I've got for her.

babyGap really is love! :D

[Melissa]

The grey cardi is gorgeous . . . the perfect colour and style for a young lady. And rest, all will be well xx

[Ulli]

first, i hope everything will work out fine for you & your babe. and than i have to tell you that is the best cardi i saw in a long time! i love the yarn, color and pattern. beautiful work.

[Charlotte]

Lots of rest. Positive thoughts.
Stay well.

[Rebecca]

Such cute clothes!

[michele]

really hoping the resting helps and things smooth out with your pregnancy.

the grey cardigan is so sweet. and stylish - i'd like one just the same.