this sweater has been a favorite, and i’ve enjoyed passing it around. i knit if for belle, then passed it to our friend thomas, then our friend gabriel. we just got it back and i can’t wait to pass it on to emily’s baby this spring!

i’m also planning to give emily’s baby these little polka dot pants. the white wool pants are for wyatt and the green wool with the lace trim are belle’s. in the spring wy can wear the striped pair - i made them cropped (so cute on boys) from an old shirt via the instructions in this book. and…i made this skirt for myself from this free pattern, which i really enjoyed.

this is all the product of having a husband who is around a lot during the week. it’s been nice on so many levels. the kids have really deepened their relationships with him, we’ve had some great family time, each of us has been allowed more alone time, and i’ve used my sewing machine without a little foot pressing on mine while i try to use the pedal. bliss.