8.24.2009

first sweater


Last November when I was learning how to knit, I made a goal to knit at least one real sweater before the year was up.

So I started knitting this little cotton cardigan for Lotus last month and here it is, all sweater-like. In one piece. With buttons and everything. (You can find the free pattern here or here.)

I bribed my little model with Krispy Kreme before the photo shoot.

And despite the sad look on this face, I promise that she really liked the sweater. And the modeling.

I just wish I had made it one size larger – sadly, I didn't double check the measurements very carefully and it probably won't fit for much longer. But I really don't mind. This was my practice sweater and I've already picked out a new pattern to knit the next one. I can't help it - I'm totally hooked on this hobby.

20 comments:

island girl said...

gush!! i love it!! look at you rockin' the first sweater!

Beth Perry said...

awwww i love it! Sooo cute! I love the blue/black color combo!
you did an awesome job...buttons and everything! :P
B

Kara said...

oh, so precious!

Amy said...

So cute! Love the color!!

Vee said...

love the sweater, so adorable! you did a great job!!!

Vanessa said...

looks great jen!!

Scrapamum said...

I love that sweater!!!! When the sweater no longer fits let me know because I have 2 little girls that would look almost as darling in it ; )
I seriously would buy it off of you!

Brandy said...

She is just so cute. You are SO crafty it is amazing. When do you find the time to do all this?? Maybe you could teach me a thing or two?!

PopsicleStick.Etsy.com said...

eve you made that sweater! I mean, I can, but I can't. It's way cuter than any pattern I've seen and I'm blown away that you made it. You're cool, we both know it, and you're so talented to boot! Congrats!

gleestormont said...

she is so stinkin cute in that awesome sweater!

metrochic said...

WOW! good job, mommy! is there anything you can't do? and how cute is little lo? ESPECIALLY with that face. :P WHEE!

Bekka said...

Awww. That is so pretty! You did such a great job! I really want to learn how to knit...my crochet is coming along nicely, though.

Norma Kennedy said...

oh my goodness.. it just lovely !!!!!

Norma

Katie said...

way to go. I love it.

Rose said...

congrats on your first sweater! it looks awesome

Stephanie Baxter said...

That's such a cute cardigan!

Pam said...

oh i used to love to knit when my kids were little-patterns, colours fairisle-loved it aLL.
aND huge CONGRATULATIONS ON sistv-THAT IS A bIG ACHIEVEMENT!!
HOPE YOU will stick with the creative type though when we return

cococricketsmama said...

what a cutie! Is she still asking about me all the time?? Love the color, too!

jarispry said...

she is soooo sweet! and so is the sweater!!!

Marie said...

That is one cute sweater! Love it!