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« on: September 02, 2008 01:10:52 PM »

I just finished this fun double-breasted seed-stitch jacket for my baby (due in 2 weeks) and now I want one in my size!



The pattern is free at the Exercise Before Knitting blog:
http://exercisebeforeknitting.com/seed-stitch-baby-jacket/

I used Rowan's Cashsoft Aran yarn (a lovely cashmere and wool blend), so this chunky jacket is sure to be warm. It took 7 skeins, though, so it turned into a bit of an investment piece at $9.50 a skein. What I like about the pattern is that it's knitted on circular needles so you can somewhat reduce the number of seams you have to deal with a the end (although the hood and sleeves must be sewn on).



I like the double-breasted pea-coat look:



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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2008 01:21:50 PM »

That jacket is adorable!  I wish for one in my size as well!  You did great!
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2008 01:29:35 PM »

Adorable! Congratulations on the baby! Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2008 06:16:34 PM »

I absolutely love this!  Great job and I wish you much luck and a smooth delivery.  Did you have any trouble when downloading the pattern?  When I try the words come out as symbols.
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2008 06:19:05 PM »

That is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to be able to knit something like that for my daughter.
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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2008 07:41:58 AM »

Sweet Sweet Great Job!  Thank you so very much for the pattern link.  I've been looking for something like this for a long time.  Good for both boy or girl and classic!  Ideal baby gift!
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2008 09:14:50 AM »

Beautiful jacket! You did a great job!
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2008 07:42:34 PM »

Very cute!  I may make one for my coworkers new bundle of joy -I don't like to DO seedstitch but it does come out so nicely doesn't it!
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2008 12:07:20 AM »

Thanks for the nice comments!

Yes, seed stitch is a bit labor intensive, but I got into the groove and it went by pretty quickly...and the result is very nice for a fall/winter jacket.

I didn't have any problems downloading the pattern. Hmmmm.... I am on a PowerBook and opened it in Preview. Maybe try opening it in Acrobat if that's not a possibility?

I highly recommend the pattern! I did come across one strange part when shaping the left and right fronts. I found that the two had to be reversed to get the button holes in the right place. But maybe I missed a row or something!
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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2008 10:24:07 AM »

wow! you did an amazing job! that's gonna be a warm baby too  Smiley
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