How Cute is This!?

Let's take care of business first...several of you asked where I got the clogs and I'm happy to oblige.  They are Merrell Primo Chill Slides and you can get them almost anywhere.  After wearing them all day Sunday the only thing I can tell you is how much I love them, LOVE them.  Maybe I should buy another pair, as they do come in many colors and they are pure heaven to wear.

Back to the "how cute is this?" segment of this post.  Saturday was the last of Susan's BSJ classes at the Wool Cabin. The only thing left to do was sew up the shoulder seams and finish off the neck and cuffs (if we wished). Susan had a couple of good tips to share and we were done in a flash! A set of perfect buttons were found...aren't they just the right finish?  It's just so cute and I can't wait to make more BSJs.

Even the back is darling...don't you just love the way the bottom flares a bit to fit over a diaper?  The yarn I used is Brown Sheep's Serendipity Tweed, a cotton wool blend much like Cotton Fleece. The tweedy affect hides whatever inconsistencies your garter stitch may have.  The colors are vibrant and a nice change from the usual pastel baby colors.  The next one I make will have more stripes, but I'm very pleased with this one. 

If you've been a faithful reader for very long you maybe shocked at this announcement.  Jóhö is finished! (Did you fall out of your chair, Stacey?) Truly, she is fini, grafted, blocked and ready for her photo shoot. I have a special place in mind for her debut and will tell you more tomorrow.   The weekend was very productive...I think the cold weather is a boost to knitting mojo. 

Comments

[Kim]

The little sweater is adorable, but Joho...now I can't wait to see this beautiful shawl in her photo shoot!! Love it!

[Laurie]

Two FOs! Fantastic. The BSJ is beautiful. Yes, I think the fall inspires knitting. Heat enervates all endeavors.

[Carole]

Love the BSJ! And I'm so proud of you for finishing Joho!

[Manise]

Wow on both fronts! The BSJ is cute and can't wait to see how Joho looks in her modeled photo shoot! What a releif it must be to have her DONE!

[Amy Boogie]

I love BSJs. I haven't made one but I admire everyone elses and your's is very cute.

You're so sneaky finishing Joho so quickly like that. Congrats.

[DebbieB]

Joho - hooray!!!!!!!

[Cheryl S.]

Three cheers for Joho! Can't wait to see her! I know she's happy to be free. (And I'm sure you're happy to have her finished!)

[Wool Winder]

BSJ is adorable! Imagine how sweet it will look on a baby. Good for you for sticking with Joho. Can't wait to see the reveal!

[Liz K.]

Wow! I was wondering if I would ever see a finished Joho. This is truly an accomplishment, since it became such a slog!!!

[Zarah]

Okay, you've inspired me to restart my BSJ. What needle size did you use, and how big is the finished sweater? I am sooo jealous that you had a class on that thing. =)

[Vicki]

Your BSJ is perfect! Love the happy colors -- will have to check out that yarn.

JOHO!!

[mishaele]

Can't wait to se Joho! How exciting to have her done.

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

No way Joho is finally finished. I'll have to see her tonight to believe it. :)

[Lizzy B]

Oh that BSJ is adorable! SO cute! And Joho is done!!! Woo Hoo! That's wonderful! Congratulations!

[Cayenne]

Yea! Cute BSJ. I love the stripes too and the diaper flare is hilarious. I can't wait to see Joho. Congratulations.

[ruth]

Yay, joho and BSJ! You've inspired me to finally finish my BSJ. Than I can finish my gray DK sweater, that maybe I can wear to Rhinebeck. Of course, if I finish the sweater, it'll be too warm to wear it. Just saying...

[kat]

Congrats on finishing Joho!

I love the BSJ.

[Kim]

I almost fell out of MY chair! Can't wait to see it!

[Marcia Cooke]

I'm getting a complex with all these shawls, and me yet to do a single one! Can't wait to see it, though, and the BSJ is darling. Gotta do one of those, too! (Well, I have done a Tomten!)

[Cara]

You know what's cute? YOU!

[Teri S.]

Joho finished? Seriously? I'm astounded as I thought she was going to languish forever. You did a beautiful job (as usual) on the BSJ. I might have to make some, even though there aren't any babies coming in the near future. I can always stash them.

[Birdsong]

Good job on Joho... a personal best in perserverance to say the least! The BSJ is adorable.. I have been checking out my stash to make one, as our shop owner has been offering a class and there are a few samples lying around. Marcia's comment reminded me that I made myself a tomten a long while back and should photograph it for Ravelry... that EZ could keep a knitter going for life!

[Barbara-Kay]

Your knitting is lovely, as always.

One more shoe question, please. My search for the slides came up with only medium width. I usually have to go up a width to wear a shoe over fingering-weight socks. You obviously are comfortable in these -- would you normally wear a medium width? Do they run wide?

Just asking.

[Meadow]

Yay! for finishing Joho :).

That BSJ is adorable! The buttons are perfect and I love how the stripes run straight across the back.

[Stacey]

HOLY SHIT! I'm so shocked and stunned I'm going to have to stay home from work today to recover. :) I'll bet she is absolutely beautiful and that you'll love her - I can't wait to see her in all of her glory. Plus she'll stop sending me the secret "HELP ME" messages.

[Lene]

BSJ is beautiful and I can't wait to see your Jóhö! Doesn't it feel great to finally put the final stitch on something that has been on the needles for a long time...

[Lauren]

Wow, can't wait to see Joho!! Your Baby jacket is too cute!

[Tan]

How cute is this? Pretty dang cute!

[Kirsten]

Bravo on Joho!!! She does deserve the very best location for her debut.
The BSJ is adorable!!

[Lucia]

What I can see of Joho looks gorgeous! (You are such a tease.) And the BSJ is just, well, the epitome of cuteness.

[Margaret]

BSJ is too cute! And Joho done, break out the champagne!

[Wanda]

Good on ya! That BSJ is so cute, love the colors. I can't wait to see the finished Joho! I'm sure that's a relief.

[bellamoden]

That bsj is freaking cute! Love it.

And wow! Joho! I know you'll do her justice in her beauty shots.

[Pat K]

Really cute BSJ! Some little person is going to be very lucky.

[Heather Joins The Round]

Congrats! I am really looking forward to seeing the shawl!

[Julie]

BSJ is adorable! I can't wait to see Jóhö.

[Loribird]

I've made three BSJs so far, and still love the pattern! Yours is super cute, great coloring and stripes!
Looking forward to seeing the shawl in all its glory - sometimes the best things take the longest, eh?

[Karen]

The BSJ is adorable! Great job on Joho too! Please say you'll bring give us a sneak preview of her at SnB.

[Rachel]

Congratulations on finishing Jóhö, I can't wait to see her full glory and the BSJ is so cute, very nice knitting successes.

[Erin]

Yea on finishing! BSJ is so cute and Joho...well, I can't wait.

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

Oooo, I can't wait to see Joho! Now, you haven't blogged about spinning lately? Has it taken a back seat to the knitting right now?

[Danielle]

Congratulations on finishing Joho! What's next??

[minnie]

*thud*

[kelly]

Joho is FREE??! Woo hoo! Can't wait to see the next lace project!

[Kelly]

Did I read correctly, is Joho really finished? Congrats! Can't wait to see her in all her lacy glory.

The baby sweater is very cute!

[Cookie]

Your BSJ is adorable! I can't wait to see Joho in all her glory.

Think something else will start talking to Stacey now? o.0

[lisa Co. Springs]

GASP!!! The shawl is finished???? Let's see her in all her glory, shall we?

[Tonia]

Adorable BSJ. I love the bright colors.

Congratulations on the completion of Joho. I am excited to see her reveal.

[Stephanie]

Finished? Really? I'm quite excited and a little unsure whether I believe you. I guess I'll wait for the photo shoot for proof. Love the cute baby goodness.

[Sharon]

I love that baby sweater and it's homemade quaintness. Who wouldn't love to receive that?! Going to look for that pattern and the clogs too - two great things in one post. Winter is here - yippee!!!