Imagine my delight, when I heard that my niece is expecting a baby!.............

I instantly grabbed hook and yarn............

not yet knowing whether the baby will be a boy or a girl, I chose a soft sunny yellow.

With that I made these pieces...........

adding a white scallop to the arm edges

and to the neck

and it all came together..........

like this. Sweet, simple.........but plain.

I wanted what I made for the baby to be "unique"

so I cross stitched this sweet little chick

chose a floral print fabric to match...........

and created a sweet little pocket for the sweater.

I also added a cross stitch button I had made

and attached it to the neck.

Now the sweater looks even more sweet and a little more unique.

I made and embroidered a baby bib to go with it.

The baby will arrive during the fall, so I made this a 6 month size so that it can fit during the winter and early spring. 

I hope I might get a photo of the baby wearing it at one point.

How about you?

When you hear about a new arrival.......what do you like to give?

Something handmade?........or something precious and new?

I would love to hear!