Done and About to be Begun

Done!:

 Wow, that was a fast knit.  Started Sunday, finished the final two rows and the bind off today because I was too tired to finish them last night.   Still needs to be blocked which is why some parts look wonky.  Again, this is Milo and I used Cascade UltraPima (100% cotton).  I would totally make this again. It's so cute, has several different options for that cable detail, AND comes in sizes newborn to 6 years.  So, if my doodlebug likes it, I can make it for her for the next 4 birthdays.

About to be Begun:

 This will be for my other little doodlebug friend.  The pattern calls for it to be knit with a front and a back, and seamed together.  I'm going to attempt to knit it in the round until the armholes, then separate for the back and front.  Ha.  Messing with the pattern.  I'll let you know how that goes....

Gorgeous, gorgeous day here on Tuesday.  73 degrees. Sunny and comfortable.  Finally.  And finally the daffodils near the crocuses are starting to bloom and they look beautiful near each other:

 The daffodils in the other bed came out days ago.  I think these didn't come out because the car house (trailer) was parked in the way, blocking the sun.  That got moved two days ago -- and now big time racing preparations have begun.  More on that later...

Doodlebug attire

Look at this cute work-in-progress:

And here are a few more views with me trying to work the camera to get an accurate picture of the color:

The last one is the most accurate.  Raspberry.  But is used the flash and I hate using the flash.  It washed out the cable detail and there is a big flash reflection.  Some day I will actually sit down with the book I have and figure out how to work this camera.  But not today.

So, this is Milo , an adorable vest that has 4 different cable options.  It is knit top-down so it is easy easy easy!  And pretty quick too - even Paul commented that it seemed like I had just started and I'm almost finished.  I'm making it for a little friend of mine for her birthday.  I decided to use cotton (Cascade Pima Cotton) so she can wear it for a few seasons -- as long as she doesn't outgrow it...