This assemblage of yarn is the first step to knit a sweater for Simeon, the grandson of friends. The pattern was designed by Elizabeth Zimmerman, an extraordinarily gifted lady. All of the yarns you see here will be used to make S's jacket. It's knitted in one piece, has no seams…and it's a joy to see it come to fruition. A long way off yet.
A baby surprise jacket or another of EZ's patterns? I love the rich warm tones of yarn and would love to see it when it is done or even before to see how you've used the different yarns.
@randystreat
Both! The 'Baby Surprise Jacket' is one of EZ’s patterns. She has many more and I have a couple of her books, which are remarkably simple with wonderful results. The one I use most is ‘The Opinionated knitter, which are her newsletters 1958-1968
printed by Schoolhouse Press. For me she simplified everything and wrote her patterns as if they were letters. Fascinating. Her designs are my ‘go to' favourites.
I’m sure @vignouse is right…a handmade sweater isa thing to behold & priceless for the love & care that’s goes into it….an antique of the future. Looking forward to seeing more & my admiration for the skill you will use.
I have several books written by EZ but find I'm too impatient to read her patterns. I like the ones that go "boom, boom, boom." I have done the Baby Surprise Jacket and someday slow down long enough to do at least one other pattern. She is an expert and I know it and I could probably learn a lot from her.
@jamibann
Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Hoping…to get started today.
Both! The 'Baby Surprise Jacket' is one of EZ’s patterns. She has many more and I have a couple of her books, which are remarkably simple with wonderful results. The one I use most is ‘The Opinionated knitter, which are her newsletters 1958-1968
printed by Schoolhouse Press. For me she simplified everything and wrote her patterns as if they were letters. Fascinating. Her designs are my ‘go to' favourites.
Worth a look on Amazon if you're interested.