A puppet show at playtime

This wasn't meant to happen! Two really great patterns but basics in some ways were put together when it wasn't really intended.

I made the playtime leggings a while a go, in a 6-12 month size because Chloë was beginning to move around and she needed something simple to wear. These were just the thing. I made a few in plain colours (mostly shades of pink) and then I found a remnant of Hilco stripe I had in the stash for a little while. I couldn't resist!

The intention was to make a playtime tunic to match but as yet it hasn't come to fruition.

The Puppet show tunic on the other hand, was started just prior to the Monochrome project challenge being organised on the Oliver and s forum. I thought it a perfect piece to crack on with and include with a pair of shorts in black. Alas, the top is the only piece in that duo that is actually done! It is made using cotton with a raised windowpane type pattern. It was horrendous to sew the buttonholes onto but it is just so pretty, I couldn't help myself!

So, the pairing of these two items of clothing came about due to a lack of washing being done! I hide my head in shame! But let me justify my actions by saying, three kids with illness and running around after a very busy husband had me behind the housework ball and consequently, I dropped it. I had to drop something and it wasn't going to be the kids!

So with nothing decent to wear and with the weather a bit warmer, I had to put the two together. It's cute and practical but in my opinion slightly mismatched. One day I will team them with their proper partners. But for now it will have to do.