Finally got around to writing up the pattern (In the sidebar or Here.
The pattern works pretty well, I think. There’s lots of stretch and the bias from the decreases/increases means that it stays in place, but isn’t tight at all, so there should be some room to grow. It’s a little loose on the Earthling, but he’s a little small for six months and it still stays on without any problems (as far as I know!)
Plus, it gave me a chance to use some of the casbah which is a gorgeous yarn, lovely colours, nice springy texture… but yeah, I really have to accept that the types of pattern I like to knit don’t work so well with that kind of self-striping yarn.
And yet, I still can’t quite stop myself buying it.