Confection Shrugs

I can only guess that it was named as such because of it’s sweetness.

This Confection Shrug, designed by Tonya Wagner is the perfect item for popping on when another layer is needed. With no buttons or zippers, dressing your baby is a breeze. I didn’t believe it myself, but it stays on really well.

This item has gorgeous eyelet holes around the three quarter length sleeves (though I can adapt the pattern to omit this detailing as well as altering the length of the sleeves to suit)

Julia has permission to knit these for sale so please contact her jstanfield@xtra.co.nz or visit her blog for more information or if you'd like to order one.

Available in sizes newborn to 24 months, prices start at $25.

All Year Round Vest

I love the idea of this item being able to be worn all year round, over a long sleeved top to add a warmer layer, as a singlet in the summer on it's own, or under tops and onesies as a singlet to keep children warm.

This is the 3-6 month size from the pattern knit in a tencel blend yarn (10ply) by Patons, with a lace edge.

It's evolved to this, 8ply, basic garter stitch (more unisex) hemline, and thicker straps (it could be done with a seed stitch hem if you'd prefer that too). This is knit with Bella Baby Layette, 80% bamboo and 20% wool. It feels lovely and silky!

And while the neck perhaps looks narrow, there's no worry getting these babies over heads. I had to try the one that might fit my *wee* man on him. I'll share a pic but bear in mind he wears size 1 tops and the top I knit was not that size.

And below, what the lace looks like close up

Julia is able to knit these for sale so please email her if you'd like to order one or more information.


Prices are:
0-3m approx 40cm chest - $22
3-9m approx 44cm chest - $24
9-12m approx 48cm chest - $27
12-24m approx 52cm chest - $30
24-48m approx 56cm chest - $34
4-5y approx 60cm chest - $39