now, of course, i shouldn't make this sounds like some big revelation, because it's no news at all that i have made this pattern so many times i can probably do it in my sleep. it is also no news at all that i've taught this pattern so many times, i could probably walk someone through it in my sleep. BUT, no matter how familiar i am with the pattern, it still amazes me every time!
After knitting the pattern, you end up with this floppy looking square type of thing.
Then you just fold it up and it becomes this darling little sweater!
and FINALLY: sew on some buttons and you are done!
some other pretty neat-o things about this pattern are (1) you can use the same pattern for a wide range of yarns: fingering, dk, or worsted. its the same pattern no matter what, you just get a different size sweater! (2) in anticipation of a mystery baby, you can pick a gender-neutral color and you make button holes on both sides of the sweater, so when the baby is born, you can pick some buttons, sew them on the correct side (buttons go on the right for girls, buttons go on the left for boys)* (3) the entire thing is done in garter stitch! no purling! and (4) once you get the hang of ms. zimmermann's minimalist pattern-writing style, this is quick, quick, quick!
here are some more BSJs for your viewing pleasure:
and one more!
*don't ask me why, i don't make this stuff up. if you are an anarchist, feel free to f*** it and put your buttons wherever you damn well please.
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