Grey Pajamas & Book Recommendation







How cute are these heathered grey pajamas?  They are made out a cotton knit with some lycra in it, so they are very soft and comfortable.  I love making pajamas as they're an easy, no fuss project with pretty quick results.  I used these two patterns (you can tell the Butterick one for the pants it a long time favorite by the date on it, but it is still current)...

And added some lace to make them a little fancier and prettier.  Here is the back… 


They are perfect for lounging around on a snowy day and enjoying a good book, or relaxing in the evening after work.  On that note, I have to mention the book from the pictures: “The Belgariad,” by David Eddings. It’s one of my all-time favorite fantasy series. It’s a big commitment (five books in the original series, and five more in the sequel series, “The Mallorian”), but I’ve read the whole set twice (and am starting it again!) and would HIGHLY recommend them! 

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