I’m often asked to do custom work and if the timing is right, I can usually do it. However in the busy season it is a bit more of a challenge.

Every once in a while, I am asked to do something by someone so charming and adorable that no matter how busy things are I cannot say no. Not only that, I am so excited to make this baby coat for David (and his reasons for wanting it), that I have devoted the entire week to its perfect completion..

The start was a simple inspiration pulled from the colours of Hadiya. (pictured below) with more focus on the whites and just pulling out small bits of colour.

I carded all undyed fibre, wensleydale, mohair, merino, corriedale and camel into these batts for a total of 380 grams. I can always card another batt if my weight (not my weight, the batt weight) is off.

And here is the first skein spun up with the inspiration cat ….

Now, I haven’t done a test swatch and intend to dive right in to the knitting. I have a deadline, the baby is coming this week, so there will be quick updates and then straight back to the spinning/knitting. This is the back of the sweater.

Wish me luck.