In my grubby little hands...
I have the most delightful book...
Itty Bitty Nursery by Susan B. Anderson
I know I have said this before, but my brush with fame never gets old for me, Susie, the author, actually had a hand in teaching me to knit. I took a beginner class in her adorable shop. The shop closed some time back and then while wandering in another great LYS, I saw her last book and made sure to get to the book signing - where I worked on my Cosmopolitan Yarntini Jaywalkers - this is a full-circle story for me - like I said, I can't tell it enough. Anyways, I saw Susie and posted about the book signing, the rest is history. I have been lucky enough to be in touch with her, commenting back and forth and even a meet up earlier this year where I got to see the pre-fab pages of this new book. And then yesterday, I get this one in the mail from none other than Susie - yay!! Such an unexpected treat to be gifted something so special! Thank you! And again, blogland rocks!
The book is even more spectacular bound up and in my grubby little mitts. I wanted to post a couple of projects that made me sigh...
Grumpy Old Bear
Don't you just love this guy, he makes me smile. I may need to knit him up to be my tangible "happy place" - he is so wonderful, albeit a grumpy little charmer.
Circles Stroller jacket and mittens
This darling jacket makes my womb ache for a baby. Okay, I can assure you I am having no more babies, but oh, could I squeeze my 2-year-old into this? Meanwhile, I want to hug this baby, mmm...edible.
Cupcake Baby Set
I think I could make one of these to fit my sweetie's noggin. Anything cupcake is just somehow better. I want to pinch those little cheeks.
Susie, you have done it again. I just wanted to give a teeny tiny peek into Itty Bitty Nursery, there are so many adorable things. If you have a baby to knit for, it's a must have (and I don't say that just because I have it, seriously, it's a great reference for so many sweet things) - I pray for many little ones in my path - not just because they smell so good and you can love them right up - my hands
posted by peaknits @ 3:06 PM
13 Comments:
omg, that cupcake set is THE cutest thing I have ever seen! I'm headed back home from Florida tomorrow and I feel like the luckiest person alive because I have a copy waiting for me too! I can't wait to break it open and get started. Susan is just the best!
What a CUTE book, I'm picking that one up for sure, thanks for the req!
Ohhh, I can't wait to get that book. Itty Bitty Hats is the one knitting book I have used the most, hands down. Susan is so talented and so lovely.
Thanks for sharing. Must.Make.Cupcake.Set.
Cuuuuteeee! Can't wait to see what you knit from it!
Oh! Isn't it the most amazing book?! I *just* got back from visiting it at Barnes & Noble... I had to step back for a day or two though; something about not having any money, lol. The mobile is just amazing; and the polka dot chickens, and... and, and, and! I'm so jealous you have it *right there*!
Arghhhh! I can't wait for my copy, I was just telling Susan at her blog that Amazon is saying it won't be delivered until Oct 12th, I don't know if I can wait that long. Thanks for giving us a sneak peak, I love Mr. Grumpy Bear :) And oooh, I gotta knit that cup cake. I made a Christmas pud hat just recently for a friend in England, (will post a pic on my blog soon) and I know she would just adore this set for her 1 yr old).
Have a great night - oh, so what are you gonna knit first ;-)
Hugs Denise
I love the circle stroller jacket and there's a future boy I need to knit for soon. Maybe his mom will pick that (and buy me the book). :)
OMG!!!! The cupcake hat to the cutest. I'm so jealous of your advance copy. You lucky, lucky girl!
Wow - how great!! Susie just posted that part of her book tour is in my state - I'm thinking of going depending on how busy I am and how far away it is!
Love the cupcake set!!!
Oooooo, I am glad I checked your blog today. Stacey, thanks for your lovely support. I am proud to have you as a knitting friend.
One funny thing, you know that picture of the circles jacket where the baby is laying on the matching blanket? Don't you just feel like giving that jacket a good yank so the zipper isn't up by the baby's face? It is a cute picture otherwise and you can see the sweater clearly so that's good. That is one of my favorite sets in the book! And cupcakes never get old.
Thanks, sweetie.
that is an adorable book!
baby knits are just the BEST!
That bear is adorable. I hope you make him :)
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