i finished my first knitted sweater! it was so satisfying to complete.
i mentioned before that jenny agreed to help me with a baby sweater project. my knitting experience before this was VERY limited, and this pattern would have been too ambitious to do on my own, but jenny helped me along at every step. i knit the back piece, front two panels, and sleeves… next jenny helped me “block” all the pieces… and then sew them together and knit the finishing garter edges… lastly, i sewed on some wooden buttons from fog linen. with my amateur skills, that took me a month and a half. i’m so happy it didn’t turn out a disaster. it has some mistakes here and there… but i don’t mind at all!
first photo from odette ny.
Simply beautiful, I see no mistakes.
oh, you're kind. thanks!
God. that is so beautiful.
It looks so sweet. can't wait to see the little one in it.
It's gorgeous, well done! Do you mind if I ask what yarn and pattern you used?
I adore these photos!!!
You finished!! It looks SO adorable:) What's next on the knitting front?
hi ella,
this is the pattern:
http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2009/2/3/whits-knits-three-great-baby-sweaters.html
and the yarn i used:
https://www.colorful-stitches.com/store/DisplayProduct.php?sku=HeatherAlp&name=Joseph+Galler+Yarns+Heather+Prime+Alpaca
wow, great job! i've never really finished a sweater. you're so lucky to have jenny.
Its gorgeous Lena Well Done!
It is too precious for words (I'd rather love one in grown-up's size!) Well done
Amazing. I've got to learn to knit.
Looove the sweater! It's sooo lovely! I am on my way to buy some yarn and start knitting one for my baby girl who's arriving in April! One quick question though, you wash each piece separately after you are done knitting them? What's your tip?
(Your blog is amazing by the way!)
hi daniela,
yes- you wet each piece, gently wring them out, roll them in a towel, and then pin them on a surface, shaping the pieces while pining them down. google "blocking sweater pieces" (maybe you can find a youtube video?) for better directions. it's a really important step. have fun!
WOW! That is really, truly beautiful.