Aussie Battler Jacket

The Aussie Battler button I found in the last post was used to finish off my first ever cardigan. Knitting a cardigan has been on my crafty to do list for a while now. Ok, I might have meant an adult size cardigan for myself ... but this is a good start :)

Pattern: Top down Garter stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Munroe. It is available as a free download on Ravelry.
Needles: 4mm circular (although the cardigan is knit flat, apart from the sleeves).
Yarn: Bendigo Wollen Mills Rich Alpaca (60% alpaca, 40% wool) in the colour rich grey.

It was a pretty easy knit with a few new techniques to learn such as a stretchy cast off. While I love the finished jacket, I would not choose an alpaca yarn next time. It is quite a hairy yarn and I am not sure how suitable it will be for a newborn. But it will definitely keep him warm!

To go with the jacket I made a pair of socks ... crochet this time. For some reason I loose interest when knitting socks and usually stop at one! But these were quick and easy to whip up.

Pattern: Arianna Baby Socks

Hook: 3mm & 3.5mm

Yarn: Sock yarn from the stash (I have lost the band)

I think a crochet toy would complete this handmade gift perfectly. I have until the 19th ... better get started :)

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