Pattern: Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann ~ can be found in The Opinionated Knitter or purchased as an individual pattern from Schoolhouse Press, it's still only $3.00 plus s&h.

Yarn: mystery unlabeled worsted wool from a thrift shop, stripes/collar/trim is Lamb's Pride worsted in Wild Violet (yarn left over from the Bunny Fun project). The main grey yarn is slightly variegated (subtle, the way I like it), and a shade of violet in it matches the Wild Violet perfectly, it looks like these two yarns were meant to go together. Serendipitous.

Buttons: 19 mm, purchased at Joann Fabrics

Pattern: Fiber Trends Bunny Fun

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride worsted - Sable and Wild Violet

Eyes: Darice brand, 15 mm, purchased at Joann's (99 cents for four eyes)

Tail: pompom made with the Wild Violet yarn

Height, to top of ears: about 11"

Finished December 2007

I was hoping I could use just one skein of the Sable (190 yds/skein), but I needed a couple yards from a 2nd skein to finish sewing up the pieces. For this reason I don't recommend using Lamb's Pride unless you plan to knit a solid colored bunny (2 skeins of 1 color) or you don't mind buying 3 skeins. The contrast color used for the feet and ears only requires about 30-40 yards so it'd be smart to check your stash for leftovers.

Puppy Booties

YARN: Reynold's Lopi (brown body), Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted (black cuffs), Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted (red tongue)

PATTERN: from the book Knit Baby Heads & Toes! by Gwen Steege. These booties were designed by Bev Galeskas of Fiber Trends.

NOTES:
For my niece Katherine, finished October 2006. The cuffs can be unfolded for extra warmth (see below).

Acorn Hat

YARN: Patons Kroy sock yarn

PATTERN: from Fiber Trends

NOTES:
For my niece Katherine, finished October 2006

Newborn Baby Hat

YARN: Brown Sheep NatureSpun Sport (100% wool)

PATTERN: from the book Knitting for Baby by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas

NOTES:
For my niece Katherine, finished September 2006

before buttons (photoshopped on)

real buttons

Striped Yoke Baby Cardigan

YARN: Dale Baby Ull (blue) and Lanett Ull (green) -- both are Superwash 100% merino wool fingering weight yarns made in Norway; they look virtually identical to me. This yarn is delicious, it's so soft and perfect for babies (it's machine washable) or anyone who thinks wool is scratchy.

PATTERN: The pattern is from a 1968 book titled "Lovable Hand Knits: Infants to 4 years." It was knit from the neck down without any seams. The sleeves were meant to be knit flat but I did those in the round.

NOTES:
For my niece Katherine, finished April 2006

Hummingbird Baby Booties

YARN: Fortissima Colori Socka Color #2419 (kolibri) on size 1 needles (left) and Lorna's Laces sock yarn (below)

PATTERN: I found this pattern online here at Woolworks and changed it to suit my preferences (like knitting in the round and completely changing the sole).

NOTES: Finished May 2006 for my niece Katherine, born October 10, 2006.

Hooded Baby Sweater

YARN: Plymouth Encore

PATTERN: free online click here

NOTES: Finished October 2006 for my niece Katherine. It zips down the back.

Lily's Baby Booties

YARN: Trekking sock yarn -- 10 sts/in on size 0

PATTERN: I found this pattern online here at Woolworks and changed it to suit my preferences (like knitting in the round and completely changing the sole).

NOTES: These were a gift for Lily, my cousin's daughter born in October 2003.