Connecticut Tomten

I just finished a tomten for my three-year-old son. I've called it the Connecticut Tomten because all the sheep that contributed the yarn are from Connecticut--the blue is Farmhouse Yarn's Bessie in Slate, and the brown is Twist of Fate's worsted (undyed, from a wonderfully colored sheep, in my opinion).

I went with a zipper, my very first in any knitted item, so I learned something new. I wouldn't say I'm eager to repeat the whole zipper thing, but at least I know I can do it. I added a patch pocket by picking up stitches along the bottom ridge, knitting up, then sewing up the sides. I slightly modified the sleeves--more details on mods, needles, etc., as well as more pictures, are on my blog.

Nicholas and I are both pleased.