Bye, baby bunting. Daddy’s gone a hunting, to get a little rabbit skin, to wrap his baby bunting in.
I was getting a little tired of making baby sweaters for my not yet conceived grandchild, so I decided to mix it up, and try something a little different. I decided that every newborn needs to be kept warm at night, so I could work in that direction. I’m sure that most gift givers would have a baby blanket as a first thought. So I decided to go with a baby bunting. It’s sort of like a pseudo sleeping bag for a baby. It’s a practical gift that will be used, and it gave me a chance to knit for this wonderful soon to be child.
It’s a very easy pattern with the back and the front being the same size. I added a hood because my daughter-in-law loves hoods. Besides, it will keep the baby’s head warm. I used Berroco comfort, which is a really nice acrylic, and is totally machine washable and dry-able. It is a standard worsted weight, so I got 6 stitches and 8 rows per inch on a number 5 needle.
I chose a basic 4-stitch cable to add a little texture to the piece, and it worked quite will with the raglan sleeves.
For the buttons, I chose 4 different colors that were all in the same color palette. I decided to make them a little larger so they would be easier to work in the wee hours of the night when Jr. decides it’s time to get up for a fresh diaper, and a 2 am snack. It’s nice to know that this time around, as the Grand-mama, I will be able to sleep through that meal.
I love it! Can I have a copy of the pattern?
No problem. I did make it longer than most buntings I’ve seen in case the not yet conceived grandchild is long like his father was. If you do shorten it, just make sure your back is the same size as your fronts.
You know, I’m going to be expecting to see this finished project when I come to visit in the fall.