Helena for Haley

This baby cardigan was one of the most fun and gratifying projects I have done to date. It took me a week to make and was knit entirely in one piece, from the neck down and when I was done knitting, there was no seeming whatsoever. She was done. "Helena" cardigan was designed by Alison Green Will- and is a free pattern that I found on Ravelry.com. I love the picot hems and the clever construction. When I was finishing the front and the neck edge and was binding off, three stitches were put on holders for each of the ties, then I went back, picked up the three stitches and knit the ties from there. So cool. This should fit a 6-12 month-old baby girl and will handle the washer and the dryer. Gorgeous lilac colored Cascade Quatro was left over from another project and there was just enough to complete this little cardi and some to spare. Made for dear friend's Lizzy's first grandbaby Haley Elizabeth. I could not be happier with this project and am really excited about giving this as a gift. It does not look like it was made by "loving hands at home" as my mum would say.....