No, Seriously. I May Have a Problem, Here.

Remember when I told you that I could potentially have a baby sweater addiction?



I wasn't kidding. Its starting to get dangerous.



This post could alternatively be titled: Elizabeth Zimmerman is a genius. Back in 1968, she wrote up this pattern, and its still wildly popular today. And I can see why.



The little suckers go like lightning.

Baby Surprise Jacket, by Elizabeth Zimmerman
(Available in The Opinionated Knitter or directly from Schoolhouse Press)


Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock - Rainbow

Steven says this one looks "festive" and possibly "southwestern."



It still needs buttons. And a kid to put it on.



The one below is a deeper blue than the picture even shows. I love the color. I only did three buttonholes at the top of this one, instead of five along the edge like I did in the Rainbow one.


Colinette Jitterbug - Midnight Blue

I could possibly gift this less-southwestern-looking version to a pregnant friend who is ready to pop, but I'm not sure what gender her baby will be. And I don't know how she'd feel dressing a little girl in such a dark blue. Maybe I could girl-ify it with a ribbon or pink buttons or something.



Step one. Acknowledge that you have a problem.



I think we're making significant progress.