western australia

A project finished - a baby's jacket

@JudyEv (325321)

Rockingham, Australia

February 3, 2023 10:30pm CST

My late sister-in-law was a great knitter and when she passed away, I was given a lot of yarn and a few unfinished projects that she’d been working on. One was this baby’s jacket. The knitting has been done but the seams needed to be sewn, an edging done around the neck and button sewn on. Another sister-in-law did the seams as that’s something I hate and don’t do well. However, I did the neck edging and put a button at the back. Although it was never mentioned, I think I’ll give the jacket back to the brother-in-law and maybe if/when his grand-daughter has a baby she might like the jacket which is basically her grandmother’s work.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

4 Feb 23

It's a cute little jacket.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57716)

• Centralia, Washington

4 Feb 23

That wee jacket is precious.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

It's a pretty pattern.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

@sallypup My SIL did all the knitting but hadn't got around to finishing it off.

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@Beestring (13272)

• Hong Kong

4 Feb 23

That's a beautiful and cute jacket.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

It's a very pretty pattern and would look lovely on a young baby.

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@jstory07 (134256)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Feb 23

That is a good idea to give the jacket to his grand daughter. it would be something that her grandmother made in a way.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

Yes, that was my thinking. She did beautiful knitting.

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@Juliaacv (48251)

• Canada

4 Feb 23

It is quite a nice sweater, and will have a great story behind it for the parents that will one day be able to put that on their baby to keep them warm.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

One grandmother and two great-aunts will have had a hand in its creation.

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@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

4 Feb 23

This is so pretty, I hope his grand-daughter will keep this nice jacket for the time she will have a baby of her own.

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@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

4 Feb 23

@JudyEv - I have a nice crocheted shawl that my grandmother made for me.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

@LadyDuck I'm sure you would treasure it.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

It would be something that her grandmother had created.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

4 Feb 23

Very beautiful and cute one .

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

The pattern is very pretty. Most young mothers don't really want delicate little clothes for their babies as they have to be laundered so carefully.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

4 Feb 23

That's a very cute and neat jacket! The knitting is beautiful! I just think it isn't easy to knit this piece of work.

It would be very sweet for the baby to wear this lovely jacket.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

I think many young mums are too busy nowadays to bother with delicate knitwear like this. But maybe it will become an heirloom.

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@popciclecold (35022)

• United States

4 Feb 23

It's a beautiful piece of work.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

It's a really pretty pattern.

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@youless (112100)

• Guangzhou, China

4 Feb 23

This is a very cute jacket and little child will look adorable with it

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

I love the pattern.

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@allknowing (130067)

• India

4 Feb 23

I hope this pretty jacket will soon be put to use

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@allknowing (130067)

• India

5 Feb 23

@JudyEv I wish you were there in my life to finish what I had started knitting for my mother I am no good with needles at all but had the enthusiasm to do something I finally chucked out that half knitted sweater

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

Hopefully the grand-daughter will have kids of her own one day.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 23

@allknowing Some unfinished projects send you on a guilt trip every time you see them.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)

• China

4 Feb 23

The patterns on the baby’s jacket have stereoscopic effect ! This jacket finished by three people is an unique one and a reminder.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Feb 23

It has been made with love by the three of us.

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@wolfgirl569 (94747)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Feb 23

That is a good idea for the jacket

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Feb 23

That’s a pretty baby jacket. The granddaughter would treasure it.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

I think so too. She was close to her grandmother.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Feb 23

@JudyEv I think she’ll appreciate having something from her grandmother.

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@LindaOHio (155469)

• United States

4 Feb 23

That's an adorable jacket.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

It's a very pretty pattern.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

5 Feb 23

The above looks like a great finished product. Babies need much more warmth especially during the extreme winters. Such a jacket would be of a great help.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 23

If the girl takes it, it will be nice that it has connection with her grandmother.

@rebelann (111073)

• El Paso, Texas

4 Feb 23

That is a really pretty jacket. I'll bet your BIL will be happy to get it.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

I hadn't thought to return it and keep it but now it seems the logical thing to do.

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@RasmaSandra (73201)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Feb 23

That is a beautiful little jacket,

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

It's really pretty and very soft.

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@sol_cee (38223)

• Philippines

5 Feb 23

That is so cute! It’s a collab

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 23

It is indeed. I hope it stays in the family.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305417)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 Feb 23

It's beautiful. I'm sure she will love the jacket for her little one when she has it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305417)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Feb 23

@JudyEv I'm sure it could.

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Feb 23

It could well become a family heirloom as the girl was very fond of her grandmother.

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@lazydaizee (6730)

• United Kingdom

5 Feb 23

That is nice, it is good to keep handmade items in the family. What else will you be making with the wool that your sister-in-law left.?

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@JudyEv (325321)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Feb 23

Mostly I've made a great many beanies for disadvantaged kids. Some will go to Bali.

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