the blue blog archives: happy birthday...

...to the Phildar giraffe coat. Finally finished and sent off to the happy new parents.

Once I heard it was going to be a girl, I went ahead and did the blanket stitch trim in a more feminine lilac color. And I actually really like the navy for a little girl.

Of course, I absolutely love the giraffe! I'm such a sucker for these Phildar giraffes. In typical Phildar baby knits fashion, it's all about the finishing touches. They're a lot of work, but they do make all the difference.

(As always, specific project info like pattern and yarn details are at the top of the archive page for this project. Just click on the time stamp and page up from there.)

posted by alison at 7:56 pm | in baby (sweater) factory II , olympiad

Comments

What a spectacular giraffe! I am so tempted to buy the pattern and start yet another baby project. Great job!

Posted by: Lynn at August 17, 2004 9:14 PM

ADORABLE. Really really great job! And yes, navy for a girl is very cool. I'm sick of pastels!

Posted by: Jackie at August 17, 2004 11:46 PM

Lucky baby! A navy coat is just perfect for a little girl. Mine (Lilja 2 years) got a navy, hooded coat for christmas, but it's not even close to being as adorable as yours. But the best thing is the giraffe toy! When you think about it there should really be a pocket on front of the coat to put the toy in, right?

Posted by: Helene at August 18, 2004 6:07 AM

Oh wow! Great sweater. Blue is cool for girlies too. The stitching is a perfect touch. Now of course my DD is telling me she 'need' one..as well as that tea set ..

Posted by: wendy at August 18, 2004 6:22 AM

I love the giraffe, too! An I agree, navy is good for a girl.

Posted by: Katie at August 18, 2004 7:56 AM

I absolutely love this Phildar giraffe jacket. I love everything you knit. I will have to get this pattern and make this for my daughter (and soon-to-be son)... and I love navy with lilac trim for a girl! Way to go!!

Posted by: Lisa C. at August 18, 2004 7:58 AM

I love the jacket! Great finishing touches.

Posted by: Melissa at August 18, 2004 8:28 AM

Ooooh, I love that.

Posted by: Laura at August 18, 2004 9:02 AM

Beautiful job on the coat! Giraffes are my favorite animals.

Posted by: monica at August 18, 2004 9:24 AM

Love it! Very cute!

Posted by: LauraA at August 18, 2004 10:26 AM

Wow, that jacket is so impressive! What a gorgeous gift. And the blanket stitch looks fabulous.

Go Alison Go!! You're gonna make some Olympic records!

Posted by: carrie at August 18, 2004 10:51 AM

That jacket is just too cute. Like you said, I want one! Where do you get your Phildar patterns / books? I've been looking online and can't find them. Any tips are appreciated.
Thanks.

Posted by: Jenika at August 18, 2004 12:22 PM

I searched for that pattern book, and it looks like it may be only for sizes 0-9 months? I'd love to make a jacket like that for my daughter, but she's 14 months old, so way past those sizes. Do you know if there is a larger version?

Posted by: Natalie at August 18, 2004 2:00 PM

Very cute. I also *heart* the Phildar giraffes. They're on my oh-so-long list...

Posted by: Julia at August 18, 2004 2:14 PM

Oooh, cute!

Posted by: Kat at August 18, 2004 7:17 PM

You've now got me searching for the 2002 Phildar books like some sort of baby knitting holy grail. :) Perhaps I'll find them someday...

Posted by: Brynne at August 18, 2004 8:48 PM

Beautiful!! Looks just perfect!!!

eve

Posted by: eve at August 19, 2004 2:33 AM

So very adorable. The recipient will lie down on the floor in a swoon!

Posted by: Ann at August 19, 2004 9:41 AM

Thanks everyone! I wishe I'd gotten some better pics. These came out a little blurry. But I hope to get a picture of it being modeled by baby sometime. :)

To answer questions about the pattern. It's from Phildar's Tricotez Calin #2, which came out in 2002. I haven't really seen older Phildar mags for sale anywhere. The current ones are available directly from Phildar or through some online shops. Check out my phildar info page for links.

Posted by: alison at August 19, 2004 12:38 PM

Hi !
I LOVE the giraffe.... must by the pattern and make a jacket for myself :))

/ Nina ( Sweden)

Posted by: Nina at August 22, 2004 2:57 PM