I have a new niece due in three or so weeks, so I thought I would tackle another baby sweater. I made her big sister a quilt, but that seemed a little aggressive with my own toddler to deal with. This is my second truly successful sweater. The first was for a coworker. I figured if I brought it in half made to her shower I would have to finish it. It worked, and it was easier than I thought. I only wish I had been brave enough to make some for M when she was little.
One for the new baby, and one for her sister's baby doll. Except that one I think will be too small, so I made another. That one fits M's baby doll (slightly smaller than her cousins). I used the Knitting Pure & Simple free sweater pattern with some slight modifications for the buttons. For the little one, I took the same basic pattern and halved one of the larger sizes. I've liked her free pattern enough to actually purchase some other ones, including a couple in M's size. I may be crazy, she's bigger than 6 months.
The knitting is hard on my wrists, and my cyst isn't getting smaller, but the therapy of it all has been worth it. Just see the happy customer above.
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say our friend K was having a similar issue with her wrists. She is trying knitting the European way, not throwing the yarn over the needle. Might give it a try. tere
those are fantastic! i wish i had your talent!!!
sorry about your wrists, though :-/ my fingers start to get all cranky when i crochet for too long.
and thanks for the shout-out :-D
Those sweaters are absolutely ADORABLE!! You've got talent!
I am SOooooo impressed! So beautiful and the color is gorgeous!
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