I’ve gone through 3 months of designing and ripping out various ideas, probably at-least half a dozen. My design Mojo was not at it’s all time high. Then I had an idea that was a combination of a few ideas, oddly enough one based on an idea for a sewing pattern. I combined two of my favorite colors of yarn, sketched it out and did a bit of math and knit it up. I only had to frog once because I left out the button opening on the back, but other then that it came together perfectly!

As you all know I am the queen of minimal knitting and finishing. I like something that’s simple, clean, elegant, sweet and super easy to knit. I am sure one day I will design more abstract and complex pattern, but I have so many ideas still for the easier sort that I can’t help it.

About a week ago I was lamenting over the fact that I myself have very few knits to wear to TNNA next week (A trade show for yarn shop owners, yarn manufacturers and publishers), I don’t design adult stuff (yet!) and I don’t have much knitting time for myself. Suddenly it occurred to me that i should be dressing LG in hand knits, lots of my designs she can wear. Do not ask me why this did not occur to me earlier, it’s sort of a DUH moment. Face palm! It came together quickly and just as I envisioned. This was designed specifically for TNNA, and will be available online for purchase in July!

The Bubble Frock is inspired by bubbles, which are of course made up of water and air (represented by white and blue yarn). It features a full back for structure, and one sweet little eyelet button opening, so it can easily be opened to fit over baby’s head. The front doubles up at the chest as the fabric bubbles out, for a comfortable and airy fit in the hot summer months. Knit bottom up with minimal finishing or edging, it’s a cinch to finish quickly. You may bind off at the shoulder straps and seam together, or if you are feeling adventurous just leave the stitches live on the needles, and kitchener them together for a supremely smooth fit and finished look.

Size shown, 12 months. Blue Sky Alpaca Multi Cotton and Worsted Cotton, 1 ball of each color. A second top can be knit out of the remaining yarn with the opposite color effect.