FO Friday #7: A Sleeping Bag

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A quick FO Friday post (as I'm meant to be packing for my weekend away!) to show you my first ever knitting commission.

After showing off the sleeping bag I made for Evie I was asked to do one for a friend's nephew.




There's a little pocket with J on (for Jude) & a footprint to use my new found embroidery skills.




The bag (and pocket) were lined with a super soft fleecy blanket.




I was left to my own devices to come up with colours & design, but it's gone down well & I am really pleased with it too.

I don't think I'm going to get a chance to look at the other FOs til next week, unless I can get my packing done quickly - but you can go check out Tami's blog to see what everyone else has been up to.

Comments

madeinoxford said…
That's so cute! I love the little pocket at the top as well.

I may have to make myself a grown-up sized one of these for winter ;) It looks so snuggly!
1:47 pm
pinkundine said…
Love the foot - so adorable!
2:14 pm
Minding My Own Stitches said…
So cute, especially with the extra touches like the embroidered J and the little footprint! Looks very practically soft and warm as well!
2:29 pm
Nicole said…
I love everything about this! The footprint is adorable and that fleece lining looks so comfy!
2:54 pm
Affiknitty said…
Congrats on your first commissioned project! Everything about it looks absolutely fabulous!
3:59 pm
Carmela Biscuit said…
So cute and snuggly, adorable little details, great job!
4:24 pm
SusanD1408 Crochet Addict said…
Congratulations your first commissioned project and it's brilliant. It looks very cute and I love the foot.
4:32 pm
Underground Crafter said…
It looks great, and I love the embroidery.
8:27 pm
Amy said…
OMG that looks so beautiful and so professional. You did an amazing job. What a lucky little boy.
1:13 am
Naomi said…
very cute, the colours look great, the foot is a nice touch. I would of love one of these for when my son was a baby.
3:51 pm
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