A couple of friends had babies around the same time, and I thought the offset wraplan was the coolest little baby sweater around at the time. In hopes of making them wearable for a little longer than a week as a tiny little baby, I made what the pattern said was about a 6 to 9 month size. Oh was that wrong - it turned out to be more of a 12 to 24 month size, but that's okay and they've gotten some wear. I used some Dream in Color (LOVE the intense, hand painted colors but its still machine washable wool!!) classy which is a worsted, while the pattern called for a sport weight. I knit a pretty tight gauge though, so I don't think that can totally account for the big size difference.
Functionally, its not the best design having such a wide neck. I think it probably looks better on a toddler than an infant because of the neck. I would definitely make it again though, modifying the neck line slightly. I loved the offset front, for being such a simple design it gives it some character.
Button choice was my favorite. I think I found the sheep buttons first and picked the yarn to match. The green buttons with the orange & yellow were an afterthought, and I think it makes it seem a little more grown-up and 'portlandy' for some reason.
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