My 7 yr old Grandson's sweater is done at last.
I love how it came out. Soft to the touch, colorful, and embellished with buttons that look like they were made to go with the pattern!
It's knit on #8 needles. It's just knit and purl but in a pattern that gave these ridges with knit rows (brown) in-between. Vanna White Craft yarns in fall colors. And it's machine washable. I used a crochet hook to make the row down the front mostly to cover dragged along threads, but to give it a more finished look too I thought.
I think it will be more like a jacket than a sweater...It has bulk and warmth...He chose the pattern if you'll recall. He saw a sweater I had made for the new baby with similar color and design and he said to me: "Grandma you can make me a sweater like that just leave off the flower!" (I left off the flower!)
I also finished a set for my 18 year old grand daughter. There are 2 mitts (fingerless gloves) and a hat. These were crocheted. A cute pattern. The hat is long so it goes over her ears (something she wanted for snow boarding) and the mitts something I thought cute and decided to add to the mix. The buttons liven it up making it quite stylish don't you think? These are made with Fisherman wool yarn for the colder climes in Oregon. (left over yarn from the diaper bag I knit and felted). There is still more left so someone is going to get a wool something or other! ;-)
My 7 yr old Grandson's sweater is done at last.
You are a dynamo Lynn. I work in spurts and stutters. Things get done but not very timely. Love the sweater. It is perfect for a boy. The buttons on the mitts and hat make them quite fashionable. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteboth delightful, look warm and cosy. you go gran!
ReplyDeleteThese are cute as buttons..:)) So much work in these and I know they will love them.
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous - I love the colors in the sweater and the crocheted edges give it a real finished look.
ReplyDeleteYou must not sleep or you are really organized...the sweater is so pretty. He is going to love it forever because you made it just for him. Happy Thanksgiving Sweet Friend, Mary
ReplyDeleteYou are clever, I can't knit to save my life...and the finished result of your GS jacket is wonderful, bet he is pleased with it. As for the crochet, they look so good.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces, Lynn!!! I love them all. The sweater is so handsome for that sweet boy, and your granddaughter will love her new long hat and mittens!
ReplyDeleteYour knitting projects always make me yearn to learn how to knit. I have never progressed past a simple scarf. Meh.
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