the blue blog archives: a wee runway show

Yesterday Grace called my attention to Teeny Project Runway over at Mason-Dixon Knitting. If you haven't taken a look at all the hilarious knits over there, you gotta check it out (Grace's entry was Hedwig the owl in his regal knitted cape). Anyhoo, I just finished up a new knit for wee one and, as usual, she was a very good model in our photo session. But since she's always walking and since she's always after the camera (she broke the last camera after a project photo session in October), I have to stand about 10 feet away from her and take pictures as she walks towards me and the camera. Therefore, all of our baby L pictures nowadays look like a runway show. So this morning I present you with a wee runway show.

First up, wee one in her latest itty bitty hat, the rosebud wreath (well, more like bouquet) hat.

I knit it in Berroco Touche and the flowers were knit by my knitting buddies in scraps of Rowan handknit dk. She's so good about wearing all these itty bitty hats! And a little something extra for the camera please...

I loved this blossom sweater from Knitting at Knoon the first time I saw it and have recommended the pattern to many customers. It's simple but girly, hip and retro and it's knit in Dream yarn (it was a really nice angora blend from I forget who, but it's now discontinued, which is why the store sold the sample - UPDATE: found it! it's Dream from Marks & Kattens). The sweater is actually a size 3, but with the sleeves rolled up about 5 inches, it makes a sweet little dress. And now a turn...

And lastly, the swimsuit competition. Wee one loves the water! She gets so excited when she sees her little bathtub come out for bath time. So I signed her up for a baby swim class where we can splash about in the pool together. I had to find her wee swimsuit first though (which is tough in the middle of February, let me tell you!). When I brought the bathing suit home, she saw it and wanted to put it on right away. She wore it the rest of the day over her clothes.

posted by alison at 10:34 am | in baby news , baby, it's cold outside , itty bitty hats

Comments

That baby, too cute. And the hat, cute AND functional. Coming from WI where we are currently buried under 6 feet of snow and no end in sight, that says something. And what a darling dress! I wish I had girls! Teenage boys wouldn't wear these, I fear!

Posted by: Chris at February 27, 2008 10:43 AM

The hat turned out great! I love the bouquet look!

Posted by: Lindsey at February 27, 2008 10:50 AM

She really couldn't be any cuter if she tried! She is so adorable!!! I always love seeing how sweet and smiley and happy she looks. Is she always like that? Lucky! ;)

Posted by: Chelsea at February 27, 2008 11:14 AM

LOL what a little model!!!! The hat is so cute, and I love just the "bouquet" instead of the full wreath. And that sweater dress is adorable too! Such a cutie :)

Posted by: Lauren at February 27, 2008 11:39 AM

What a happy girl! And the hat looks perfect with the bouquet.

I have to say it - I love her little bald head. I didn't get hair for almost two years, so I feel an affinity for all bald babies. **snug**

Posted by: ames at February 27, 2008 12:13 PM

Love the Wee One Wunway !

Posted by: Jenny at February 27, 2008 1:02 PM

I love getting to see all the pictures of wee one.

My niece was the same way about swimming and swimming suits. When she was three my mom picked up half a dozen for a dollar each at an end-of-season sale and gave them to her for Christmas. She insisted on wearing them over her regular clothes for the better part of a week.

Posted by: Sarah-Hope at February 27, 2008 1:26 PM

ADORABLE!

Posted by: Alison at February 27, 2008 1:49 PM

Wee One just gets cuter all the time - she's a born model. The hat looks so cute - I really think the small bouquet looks so much better than the full wreath would.

Posted by: Donna at February 27, 2008 1:57 PM

gorgweous... what a great post.
luv Abby

Posted by: Abby at February 27, 2008 3:06 PM

Great show! Awesome pictures, great clothes. Love the hat!

Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) at February 27, 2008 3:19 PM

What a precious model! I can't believe how big she's getting.

A lady came in our store today with your book. I said, "Oh, you've got Alison's book." She asked if you were local and if I knew you, and I was like, "No, but I read her blog every day!"

Posted by: Sheri at February 27, 2008 3:44 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Absolutely adorable photos. I think my favourite is the hat.

(Contented) Sigh, I've gotten my baby fix.

Posted by: Anita at February 27, 2008 4:32 PM

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Baby cheeks!

What a good little model...

Mine? Not so much - she'd rather reach for the camera and get it icky!

Posted by: Chris at February 27, 2008 6:36 PM

Phew! The cute-o-meter now needs a rest. Love the poses!

Posted by: Dava at February 27, 2008 6:50 PM

Um, I changed my mind.

That photo with the bathing suit is pretty special, too.

Posted by: Anita at February 27, 2008 8:29 PM

Too fun! Love the hat. I forgot to tell you I made a wee wig for a friends baby. Thanks for the great directions. I'll defintely make that again.

Posted by: Marcia at February 28, 2008 12:23 AM

I understand that's how Ester Williams started.

Our son, who is now almost 24, was in the pool at a month, he could open his eyes and hold his breath (apparently we are born with this ability but lose it if we don't use it while young). He could swim like a fish by the time he was three, and was an expert swimmer and diver by the time he was 10. It's a wonderful fun time for both mum and baby. I grew up with a mother who was afraid of the water, so we spent time at the beach sitting and looking at the ocean, I didn't learn how to swim until I was married and in my late twenties - yes I did take class with 7 and 8 year olds.

Posted by: Isobel at February 28, 2008 9:57 AM

So cute!

I think the Dream yarn is (was) by Tahki, which is too bad that it was discontinued. A totally adorable sweater dress.

Posted by: Seanna Lea at February 28, 2008 10:27 AM

Wee one is unbelieveable adorable!

Posted by: Stretch at February 28, 2008 11:00 AM

Very cute. I love the bathing suit pose.

Posted by: mari at February 28, 2008 1:22 PM

Oh she looks so cute and adorable in all her photos. I love the hat, just gorgeous.

Posted by: Sue at February 28, 2008 5:37 PM

Thanks for the link, Alison!

Very cute baby and very sweet hat!

Posted by: Grace at February 29, 2008 4:33 PM