pitter patter

I've already shown you the BSJ

and the Baby Tychus

I also made a pair of cutie booties to go with them

I wrapped them up and headed off to Statten Island to give the gift of knitwear.

(When did SI get so far away? the rest of NYC is pretty darned close! so what - she was worth every mile!)

Generally, baby showers are (supposed to be) a surprise to the new mommy, but turns out she had a surprise for us! The little guest of honor decided to make an early appearance! Fortuanely, she wasn't too early.


She is fully cooked and quite healthy! Mom is doing great too! So great to see Jen and Nate again. I also go to visit with Lauren, Jen and their little boys (I was kidless!).

we have a hat!

I made a hat to go with the BSJ (which now has all 5 buttons sewn on!). I used the Tychus pattern, but made a few mods. I only used the one yarn that I used for the jacket. I only cast on 26 stitches and then did the short rows down to 20. it made the crown smaller, but it also made the "wedges" smaller, so I ended up with 12 wedges. I also added a crochet trim to match the jacket. The only thing I don't like is the seam. I much prefer hats worked in the round, but I liked the look of this hat with the BSJ.

Now, I'm working on the booties!