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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Res Completa/Originalis: Little Baby Grandpa Sweater

Still no model (6 weeks to go!), but I thought I'd share a little sweater I made for the future little dude.



This is a simple, bottom-up raglan made from (exactly) one gorgeous skein of Wabi Sabi Yarns Tallulah Sock in "to be a fairy in a forest". The idea of tiny babies in grown-up style clothing cracks me up, so I added pockets to add to the overall grandpa look. (As if a baby needs pockets, ha!) I would have done elbow patches, too, but I ran out of yarn.
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26 comments:

  1. MetteFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Ridiculously cute :)
    It would look nice with dark brown elbow patches..

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  2. DeborahFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Adorable! How about one of your knitted ties to go with it?

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  3. MichelleFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love the idea of leather elbow patches and the knitted tie ensemble!

    I detest baby themed baby clothes; this is definitely the style I'll be dressing my kids in...when I have them ten years from now. :-D

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  4. HayleyFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Hi Hilary, I have become an avid reader of your blog over the last few months. You have such style! This little sweater is a real cutie. Maybe you could put tiny little leather elbow patches on it? :) Thanks for a great read.
    Hayley.

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  5. StripeyspotsFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    That is so sweet!

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  6. barefootroosterFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    adorable. i love grandpa sweaters on grandpas and non-grandpas alike. cannot wait to see it on the model...!

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  7. jenniferFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh my GOSH! That's just unbearable. What a great colour, too! It's such a "you" green, so you know it'll be perfect on the little guy!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Too stinking cute. You can put his pacifiers in the pockets!

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  9. TeresaFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hee hee, I love it! Especially your desire to add the elbow patches. Such beautiful yarn too :)

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  10. SusanFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love this idea too. Go little grandpa. lol.

    I agree with some of the others, a patch on the elbows could still work in another material.

    Too cute!

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  11. Claudia BughFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    It's adorable!!!! He's going to be so warm and snugly in that sweater :)

    Hope you enjoy the pickles and ice cream these last few weeks - LOL

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  12. JulieFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Absolutely adorable, Hilary! And isn't it often the case that newborn babies resemble little old grandpas anyway? Your little guy might enter the world with a head full of hair and a mouth full of teeth, but I doubt it... one thing's certain, though - he is sure to be ridiculously cute (especially in this sweater!).

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  13. peaknitsFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Oh shucks, this is so cute! I think brown elbow patches would be cute too - Little Grandpa - love it!

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  14. Jo @ a life in listsFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Love the little pockets! And I can't believe you got a whole cardigan out of one skein - I was sat doing sums in my LYS for aaaages yesterday and ended up spending a fortune on 2 skeins for a cardigan for baby number two (which must be due at almost exactly the same time as your arrival!)

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  15. juicyknitsFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    That is so so cute. You could do those elbow patches in some different colour - or even put some leather on it. Then he'll for sure be a sweet little grandpa.

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  16. AlineFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Sweetest cardi!
    I sewed my son several Grandpa bathrobes. I love to play with fabric linings to have some plaid peeking out from the collar and pockets.
    I feel terrible that 3rd baby only got knit socks...;)
    He has been so rough with his clothes I've waiting 9 years to knit him a sweater, yee!

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  17. JodiFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    So cute! I love the little pockets. Have you seen the Master Charles sweater pattern? I think you'll like it -- elbow patches galore. :-)

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  18. NettieFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Oh! I love it! I want to wear it, lol.
    You will have one stylish baby!

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  19. MaryseFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    It's super cute! I love the grandpa look too!

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  20. keriFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Oh that is SO adorable! Now all he needs is elbow patches and little glasses! So cute!

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  21. LoriFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Great sweater! I love babies in miniature grown up clothing! great choice. I think elbow patches in some brown fabric or felt would be great but it is super cute without.

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  22. JulieFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    what a perfect little cardi!! You could always do contrasting elbow patches, but it's so sweet the way it is. Love it.

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  23. EllaFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love it! As they get older and you add pockets, you will likely find food in those pockets. And toys. But mostly food. :D

    Congrats on the little one! :D

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Oh my goodness, adorable!! I love that you call it a grandpa sweater. Cute little grandpa! Almost makes me think of Benjamin Button, haha. :-)

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  25. LouiseFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Great sweater! I really like the colour

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  26. SuzetteFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    SO adorable!

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