On the first day of my new job I started in February, I learned that my supervisor was pregnant with her first baby, due in September. It's been really nice seeing her grow, and she learned that she's having a girl. So, being me, I knit her a Baby Sophisticate. I didn't want to give it to her for her office baby shower because I'm still pretty shy about what I knit, but I gave it to her about a week after.

As far as the pattern goes, I didn't have any issues. It's all basic knitting, very simple, but also very beautiful.

Relaxing on some of its kin.

The collar's a shawl collar, which was new for me, but it's all short rows and basically magic. And, of course, the sweater's a raglan. I really like the way the raglan increases came out. The stitches look a lot more even than some other raglans I've made.

More closer.

I had a pleasant time making this little jewel. I hope it keeps Ashlyn toasty warm this winter.

Stats:

Yarn - Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in purple

Needles - Boye size 8 circs and dpk

Four brown plastic buttons