Second Baby Surprise Sweater

In between my other projects I slipped in a second Baby Surprise Sweater. I am still not "perfect" with the technique. The problem I find myself having is keeping precise track of where I am supposed to make decreases. I mark them with a safety pin (there are only two decrease points), and it works perfectly until the pattern calls for an increase in the number of stitches on the needle... thus throwing your "perfect track" off kilter.

You have to knit the pattern to understand what I am talking about. The sweater still works up fine; it is just not visually aligned to perfection. I am STILL going to continue knitting sweaters using this pattern because it is capable of rendering so many creative colorful combinations. The Ravelry website has quite a few beautiful Baby Surprise Sweater creations.

Here are some photos of my latest attempt, and my latest 'stash' additions. I had to visit my favorite yarn shop to get two skeins of yarn to finish a vest I am working on, and of course I just could not leave without buying something......!


Here is the latest. I used Carons Simply Soft Yarns


Here are both of my Baby Surprise Sweaters side by side.


Here is how they look on the back.


Here is a closer view of the newest attempt...


Here is my latest addition to my Yarn Stash.


I picked this up at Walmart to knit dishcloths for my kitchen. I have been knitting my own dishcloths for about 9 years and I refuse to use store purchased ones again! I also find the old ones work perfectly for dusting furniture.