MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)'s photos with the keyword: elizabeth zimmermann

This is the first 12 rows of Elizabeth Zimmermann's pattern for the Baby Surprise Sweater . I've never knit this pattern before, and it's a bit of a mystery. Words of wisdom or support from other knitters who have made this are much appreciated. I'll post more pix of this work in progress in the next few weeks. You can also follow my rant in progress on my blog .

The sweater is taking shape. This is how it will be folded to make the sleeves.

The gift might actually be finished by the time the baby is 3 months old. Now up to row 48.

Baby Surprise Sweater, with only 4 rows left to go. It sure doesn't look like a sweater.

I admit -- Elizabeth Zimmermann was a genius. This is how the lumpy mass of wool is folded to become a sweater. The only seams will be on the top of the sleeves.

The Baby Surprise Sweater is ready to wrap and mail to New York. The mismatched vintage buttons are as much of necessity as by design -- I didn't have 5 that matched. But I think it looks pretty cute.