This blog is dedicated to my favorite knitwear model, Kingston-Axel. It's gratifying to knit for someone as special as he is. I've written about him in an earlier blog telling about KBG syndrome which is a rare genetic disorder that affects children in a variety of ways. When he was born, not much was known about KBG syndrome. But in the past two years more families have shared information about KBG and their children which has helped everyone to learn more about this rare condition. For more information, the KBG Foundation can be found here: http://www.kbgfoundation.com/
Kingston-Axel's grandmother recently wrote: He will soon be two has 15 doctors now isn’t talking yet has some upcoming surgery he finally got his special walker called a gait trainer he loves it and is now mobile he is is eating thicker baby foods however they still want to evaluate him for a feeding tube hoping he doesn’t have to go that route and is successful eating on his own
Kingston just turned two, and I'm happy to share that he is beginning to successfully eating on his own and is mobile with his gait trainer. He regularly has physical therapy and many doctor's visits in Sacramento. He also has his own Facebook page: Kingston-Axel's Journey Through Life. He is a super hero. Last year I sewed a weighted blanket (4 pounds) with the Captain America - super hero theme. Look for the buttons on the vest. Some people, children and adults, sleep more comfortably with the extra weight of a weighted blanket. This blanket helped Kingston to sleep securely yet he was strong enough to kick it off.
So here's the knitting - a French Toddler Body Warmer fitting Kingston-Axel perfectly. He's looking so handsome. Pattern and yarn info below.
Simple French Style Toddler Body Warmer
by bebeknits
Purchased at bebeknits Etsy.
Purchased at bebeknits Etsy.
I had enough yarn left over to make a sweater for Sophia. I mistakenly thought her name was Zeena, consequently a giant Z is embroidered on the sweater. She'll always be Zeena, Queen of the Jungle to me even though she's smaller than my cat, minipurl.
Here's where you can find the pattern for Sophia Zeena's sweater:
Pink is the New Puppy Sweater!
I used Lion Brand Yarn - Acrylic & Wool Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting.
Soft Yarn Bulky #5. This yarn is warm and machine washable and dryable. Perfect for kid's wear.
Looking good, little music man. Kingston-Axel, you can model my knitting any time.
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