Welcome little Alexander

I always have to knit something for any friends that have a baby, just can't help myself. My preference is to always use Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, but in a continued effort to reduce my yarn stash, this time I used what I had on hand - Patons Dreamtime Fairytale 4 ply.

'Striped Hat' by Debbie Bliss, from Cashmerino 2

Patons Dreamtime Fairytale 4ply wool

I chose a bootie pattern from Caroline de Hugo's book 'Baby Booties - Eighteen Pretty Pairs to knit', I've used this pattern before, and although I like it, mine never look as good as the book - to be fair I've never made them from the same yarn so that could be a factor. I also seem to go wrong every time I make them too and have to pull back rows here and there. Despite their wonky look though, I still like them, mostly because they are not too frilly nor too old fashioned.

'Tiny Dancer' - by Caroline De Hugo

I'm sure there will be more knitting for little Mr Alexander, but for now these and the Crochet Garland are on their way to Australia as a 'Welcome' gift.