knitting cheer

This is for all of you who are crashing and burning with Wall Street right now. Some handmade, cute-faced goodness. Miel, who as I was knitting away these past weeks, insisted she wouldn't wear what I made, was more more than happy to oblige for a backyard modeling session.

Knitting this jumper was a huge step in my knitting "career." For the first time, I was able to follow a pattern that included sleeves and side seams and such. It's from Catherine Tough's Easy Knits for Little Kids, and believe me, if I can do it (in random playground moments and car trips), anyone can.

A funny thing . . . I stopped by the knitting store for a quick question on finishing and found out I had knit the whole pattern in size 7 needles when it was meant for size 9. Oops. Fortunately, Miel is tiny, so it worked out. I had to innovate the straps, though, so that her head would fit through the neckline. The purple ribbing you see behind the buttons is extra, but still cute, I think.

Comments

[Clairey]

Beautiful!

[Susana]

I love the colours and the model, and that you MADE it for her. Congratulations on a huge milestone in your knitting career! if you want a larger model to knit for I'm happy to oblige ;-) XOXO

[macky/mom]

Im impressed!!I always knew you were talented but this surpasses it- plus you have an exceptionally adorable model- love you

[valentinamamma]

mazel tov, mama! so great to see cutie miel model her her fab fall knits, as I sit with my future leg warmers in my lap, wondering how to purl. thank you.

[valentinamamma]

mazel tov, mama! so great to see cutie miel model her her fab fall knits, as I sit with my future leg warmers in my lap, wondering how to purl. thank you.

[lupin]

I think these shots could make Baby Vogue Magazine. and the knitted pinafore is a fashion sensation! beautiful, really!