Details, Details
The pattern for the lovely shown here yesterday is from MinnowKnits (Pizzazz #179QK.) I could have made up the pattern in my sleep. Two rectangles (front and back) and two trapezoids (is that right? a trapezoid?) for sleeves. I was captured by the store model and Johanna (yes Johanna, I did switch the colors...I wasn't feeling so courageous!) helped me pick out a suitable substitute for the called for yarn. In spite of the pattern's simple shape it forced me to try a few new things:
- Cotton Fleece. Can I say L-O-V-E this yarn. Didn't hurt my hands, love the drape, it comes in rad colors. What more could a girl ask for? I'm totally making a tank with this yarn. I used the following colors for this sweater: CW-810 Cherry Moon, and CW-240 Pink-A-Boo. I used one full skein of the Main Color Pink-A-Boo and just a bit of the Cherry Moon for the stripes. I did dip into a second skein of the Pink-A-Boo but if I had made the stripes thicker I think I could have gotten away with just one. I made the smallest size.
- Hems on the bottom and sleeves. I had a bit of help learning how to do this in a way that would be attractive. The Subway Knitter sure knows her way around some hems!
- Picking up stitches for the sleeves. While I'm pretty sure this wouldn't work for an adult sweater I think it is perfect for a baby sweater. One less seam to knit always makes for a happy Bookish Girl.
If you're looking for a quick easy knit for a new babe in your life this is the knit for you.
I picked up some buttons for the shoulder today. They are so darn cute. I'll put up a picture when I'm all done!
I took this morning off of work to make up for some weekend work that I was roped into. I was so lucky to be able to spend it with The Bean - Neala Bean that is.
Damn good time.
- Cotton Fleece. Can I say L-O-V-E this yarn. Didn't hurt my hands, love the drape, it comes in rad colors. What more could a girl ask for? I'm totally making a tank with this yarn. I used the following colors for this sweater: CW-810 Cherry Moon, and CW-240 Pink-A-Boo. I used one full skein of the Main Color Pink-A-Boo and just a bit of the Cherry Moon for the stripes. I did dip into a second skein of the Pink-A-Boo but if I had made the stripes thicker I think I could have gotten away with just one. I made the smallest size.
- Hems on the bottom and sleeves. I had a bit of help learning how to do this in a way that would be attractive. The Subway Knitter sure knows her way around some hems!
- Picking up stitches for the sleeves. While I'm pretty sure this wouldn't work for an adult sweater I think it is perfect for a baby sweater. One less seam to knit always makes for a happy Bookish Girl.
If you're looking for a quick easy knit for a new babe in your life this is the knit for you.
I picked up some buttons for the shoulder today. They are so darn cute. I'll put up a picture when I'm all done!
I took this morning off of work to make up for some weekend work that I was roped into. I was so lucky to be able to spend it with The Bean - Neala Bean that is.
Damn good time.
posted by Bookish Wendy at 4/27/2005
9 Comments:
The sweater looks like an adorable knit (for an adorable baby!). I just bought some cotton fleece to make Mind of Winter's alternate version of the Honeymoon Cami...I absolutely can't wait to use it.
No reason that couldn't work on an adult sweater.
Sweet baby! I also used Cotton Fleece to make a baby sweater this year... in Cherry Moon! Mine was Knitty's Haiku cardi. Anyway, I completely agree that it's a great yarn to work with and I can't wait to make something for myself with it. :)
That is such a cute sweater. Thanks for the 411 on Cotton Fleece. It always looks nice in the skein, glad to read that it also looks (and feels) nice when it's knit.
How darling: both sweater and baby! Does it fit her now or is it for her future? (like next week)
no, I see, it's not even for this baby, but for another, not even arrived yet!
That baby makes my ovaries ache.
And the sweater came out delish, your friend is one lucky lady. I know you'll have a great time this weekend.
Cute, cute sweater. And a cute bean to boot! Lucky you, and a very lucky bean!
An adorable sweater ... and such a cute sleepy baby! I can almost smell the baby powder. *sigh*
-- Carolyn B.
Post a Comment
<< Home