Free Pattern - Knit Layette (Part 3)

I finally did it!  I made the sweater to go with this free pattern that I have been talking so much about!  It wasn't all smooth sailing...I did have some hiccups but WOW!  There is no denying that the end result is amazing!

I started this project on June 4, 2013.  I used Bernat Softee Baby in the soft peach color.  It took me a little longer to do the pattern than expected...mainly because I had some etsy orders I needed to finish up as well.  You can see the photo progression below...

I used size 1 needles for the ribbing to make it tighter around the foot, then switched to size 3 needles.

One leg done.

Both legs done and connected.

The torso is complete.

The shaping for the arm holes.

The arms are done.  I had to make a few changes...the pattern calls for you to seam it together once it is finished but I chose to knit in the round on double pointed needles.  I also made them longer.  The pattern suggests to increase 1 stitch every 4 rows until you reach 47 stitches for a newborn size.  At 7 inches, i still didn't have 47 stitches so I just had to stop because the sleeves would have been way too long.  As it was, I made them longer than the pattern called for.

The finished product!!!

Next time I make it, I think I will knit the legs in the round instead of doing the buttons down the legs.  I think I will also shorten the torso since it seemed a little long for a newborn size.  Lastly, I will make the arms a little wider.  All in all, it was a great pattern and I love the end result!