gwen. in green.
Monday, August 11, 2008It is a simple A-line baby sweater. All in stockinette. On size *8* needles. I am in love.
I cast on for this last Monday. I finished it on Saturday. And blocked it on Sunday. Truly one of the most rewarding little sweaters I have ever made. I also think that A-line cut is so cute. So cute that I wish it came in adult sizes. I'll just have to see what I can do about that.
The skinny:
The skinny:
Yarn: I chose Rialto Aran. Instead of the Cashmerino Aran. (I thought the color choices that my yarn store had in stock were better for a baby.)
Size: 12-18 months
Needles: size 8 circular (I also did the neck on 8's instead of the recommended 7's.)
For: A friend who had a baby last August. Better late than never.
68 comments
Oh, it looks gorgeous - and I bet your friend will be psyched to get something that pretty now, when the baby is past the spitting up stage!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this little sweater!! I just may have to buy this pattern and give it a try myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sweater is gorgeous, Leslie! Those buttons are perfect for it too.
ReplyDeleteTanya
The sweater is beautiful. I love the buttons and the contrast finish work. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! The color combo is very refreshing -- reminds me of the forest.
ReplyDeleteGwen is adorable! And I just love working with the DB Aran. It's very spoingy and just a pleasure! The buttons are great; I'm sure that little girl will be very stylish.
ReplyDeletelucky friend, and even luckier baby. I love the colour, and the contrast banding too.
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...wonderful cut, fabulous colors & the perfect buttons.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat Debbie's patterns for baby gifts! Everything she has is adorable! This is beautiful and I'm sure the baby will look great in it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable sweater!
ReplyDeleteSweet little sweater! I love the buttons and the color you chose.
ReplyDeleteif you turn this pattern into an adult size, i will cast on for it immediately!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sweater!
ReplyDeleteThat is BEAUTIFUL!!! You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ronnie
Love this sweater! So not baby-ish. An adult size would be so fun to make and wear!! As always, nice job.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. That is beyond adorable, Leslie. Your friend will love it. And it's not too late. It's right on time :o)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Perfect for a stylish baby:)
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh, love that! I have noticed the a-line making a come back and it always reminds me of pictures of my older sister as a toddler. She had some of the cutest sweaters that shape. Cannot wait to see the next one. =-)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Can't wait to see the purple version!
ReplyDeleteI love the a-line, too. Beautiful choice of buttons!
ReplyDeleteOh my Goodness that is Gorgeous!!!!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. I love the shape and the color choices. Just perfect.
ReplyDeletesuper sweetness!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I can absolutely see it as an adult cardigan!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is gorgeous. I want the adult version in the very same colors!
ReplyDeleteOooo - want! Debbie Bliss has such great baby patterns. I love the colors too - soft and yummy. This is totally going in my queue for the new niece!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love the idea of making it adult size.
ReplyDeletePerfectly adorable!
ReplyDeleteoh beautiful! You seams look great too! I have so much trouble with the sleeves, they never seem to line up right.
ReplyDeleteIt's really sweet. You're right-- it would look good as an adult sweater too!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, that sweater is truly lovely! And I couldn't agree more about adult sizes--too cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! There is something about the simple lines that will let the baby cuteness show right through.
ReplyDeletegorgeous. well done!!
ReplyDeleteIt just shocks me that someone can really do this quality of knitting. I seriously don't know anyone that has mastered anything beyond hats, scarves, maybe socks. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and simple. it's wonderful! I would also like one in my size. how cute would that be??
ReplyDeleteIt is super-cute. Great color choice, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteRefreshing sweater!And quick to knit too!
ReplyDeletetotally cute of course! i like that you are making it in greens and purples...not the expected baby colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I love the purple accents. Can't wait to see the purple gwen. Keep up the great and inspiring work.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat looks adorable. I love Debbie Bliss yarn. Can't wait to see the purple, what color trim will you do?
ReplyDeleteoh, and I'm back from England :-) We had a great time.
omg - so cute, leslie!
ReplyDeletewhen i saw the photo on flickr with you casting on, i thought it was rialto, but then doubted myself. but hey, i really did know! ha! i love that yarn - it's so squishy.
How lovely that is! Will the purple one have black trim too? Great buttons. :^)
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteand cant wait to see the purple
Love your new blog header photo, simple and oh so sweet! The baby cardi looks so pretty - I love A line cardis too.
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful knit, really great! and that purple looks yummy too!
ReplyDeleteIt's darling! I can already envision the photoshoot with it on the baby.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Can't believe you knit that fast! I love the fact that you made it green. It is great to see little ones in something else besides the pink and blue or yellow :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And just look at your perfectly smooth stockinette!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, I do wish I had time to knit!
ReplyDeleteDebbie Bliss is bliss :-)
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is perfect. Even though you said it was simple, it's the color choices and the bands that really set it off. Sometimes simple and classic is way better than tons of color and crazy patterns. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteso cute, makes me want a girl
ReplyDeleteI'll add my voice to the throng and say how spectacular your green Gwen is!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteand flintknits on ravelry has modified the Eliz. Zimmerman feb baby sweater for adults, and it appears to be quite similar to the debbie bliss.
here's the link to her website, where the free pdf is:
http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151
i have modified it to use a seed stitch border and stockinette for the yoke, and it is an easily modified pattern.
happy knitting!
Oh it is absolutely gorgeous. I just know what to knit for a friend's baby girl now. I will have to find the book amongst my knitting patterns first though. I love the colors you chose too and I am sure a purple one will look just as beautiful too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sweater, leslie!
ReplyDeletelove it!
it's wonderful. i love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteVery cute... taken up to an adult size I think this could be the next February Lady sweater.
ReplyDeleteSo so cute! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors! My boyfriend (a new and amazing one!)'s sister just had a beautiful baby girl on Saturday and I am itching to knit her something cute for when she is a little older! Great little cardi!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's just beautiful! This next baby is a boy (most probably...) but I'm thinking my 21 month old sweetie just might need one of these very soon...
ReplyDeleteHappy knitting-
ali
How pretty you little sweater turned out and simple to boot. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYour sweater is really great and I love the color! And I think your friend would love a gift now.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is soooo cute! What a nice gift. I am sure the mother of the baby will love it.
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