I found it challenging to knit a lacy pattern. If I spaced out even for a second, which I tend to do when I'm knitting, it was easy to forget a yarn over. But now that the sweater is finished, I'm in awe of this magical process and eager to take up my next long-term project: a lace shawl.
Update: The sweater was blocked last night and is still drying.
It looks like the washing has clarified the pattern, and also created some extra wiggle room for my quickly growing child. I'm happy to say that she might be able to wear this past her first birthday, after all.
Second update: The sweater is blocked and dry, buttons are sewn, and the best part: it fits the little recipient perfectly!
I now see why everyone loves Elizabeth Zimmermann. The other sweaters I've made for Elsa do not hang well especially in the yoke, but this one drapes on her neck and shoulders perfectly. I am also happy because blocking brought the sleeves to seven inches, so they no longer look short.
8 comments:
the sweater is beautiful!
Oh, I finally get to see the sweater on an actual baby. I really want to make this sweater for my girlfriend from college as she had a baby in August, but I was little shy because the one I made looks tiny compared to a sweater for a six month old. Can I ask who old the little one is and did you alter the pattern at all? I made a pink one for a friend at work, but it definitely is an infant sweater.
Ava
WOW! I'm not sure I've ever seen this sweater on a baby. I was always a little underwhelmed when I saw pics of EZ sweaters just lying on a countertop or wherever, but now I get it! :-) Just stunning on a wee body.
Great job.
That turned out absolutely beautiful! I knit one long ago, but I can't wait to knit one again now! It's great.
Thanks for the comments, everyone!
Ava--
My baby is 11 months and wears 12 month size clothes, and the sweater fits her perfectly. I did alter the pattern a bit by adding an inch to the sleeves and another inch to the body. I also did a little stretching when I blocked the sweater and that made the length come out right. I think it would definitely fit a six month old if you add on a little length.
Jessica (littlemamaknits)
Beautiful sweater and adorable pictures. So cute!
Hi!! It's the most beautiful sweater I've seen in a long time... and your baby girl is simply adorable! Congratulations!!!
yes I'm another one who's never seen it actually ON a baby. Thanks for the pecs of your wee girl.
It's good timing because I'm just about to cast on for the February sweater.
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