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Elizabeth zimmermann s baby surprise jacket from the opinionated knitter.
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The baby surprise jacket was composed by elizabeth zimmermann in 1968 and remains a prevalent child piece of clothing right up til today.
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It is a phenomenal example for making utilization of oddments of yarn or self striping yarns with long shading rehashes however looks similarly pleasant sew in a solitary shading with a differentiating catch band.
The complete surprise uses this approach with a twist.
Long time fans will welcome these old friends and new knitters may discover the freedom and creativity that elizabeth s patterns encourage.
Knitters magazine spring 1989 pp 26 27 the original baby surprise jacket knitting workshop by elizabeth zimmermann knitting the baby surprise jacket dvd includes instructions for knitting a collar and matching bonnet the opinionated knitter by elizabeth zimmermann.
One of the most unique and ingenius of all of master knitter elizabeth zimmermann s designs the baby surprise jacket was introduced in 1968 and has grown in popularity ever since.
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New knitters start with a surprise scarf knit with a unique shape and incorporating all the basic knitting techniques needed to make elizabeth zimmermann s iconic baby surprise jacket.
The opinionated knitter also contains patterns for a matching bonnet booties and a bunting bag.
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Flared baby jacket knit one knit all elizabeth zimmermann s garter stitch designs 1 151 30.
Many knitters consider the designs in elizabeth zimmermann s newsletters to be timeless from her first fair isle issue in 1958 to the now classic baby surprise jacket in 1968.
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Elizabeth zimmermann s baby surprise jacket has become near legendary since its conception in 1968 from the newsletter 21.
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Available also as digital download at schoolhousepress.
The jacket is knitted back and forth in garter stitch then cleverly folded and completed by weaving the shoulder seams.
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Print version comes in a 3 hole archival quality sheet protector.