I always let knit finishes pile up a little before I take photos and post them to Ravelry. And then, I don’t want to do SO many knitting posts here, because most of you-all are quilters.
But the way that I got interested in knitting was reading other quilters talk about their knitting projects. So, here you go.
1. Tiny Tea Leaves Cardigan for Lucy
Pattern: Tiny Tea Leaves cardigan, available for purchase at the Madelinetosh website
Yarn: Madelinetosh DK Twist, Mag Society colorway Doe Eyes (insider info: there was some general griping on the Ravelry discussion board re: this color. Some squeaky wheels said it looked too undyed, and one person even said it looked like a band-aid. !!! I love this color for a basic staple garment, like I hope this will become for Lucy. Plus it makes her hair look super-blonde.)
Notes: I made the smallest size, which turned out a little big for Lucy. I can’t decide if it’s because she is pretty tiny (she is) or if my gauge was like half a stitch off (it was). At any rate, for knitted garments for a child, too big is okay. Maybe we’ll get two winters out of it.
I think she likes it. We are living (what I dearly hope is) the hottest week of the year in Massachusetts, and she fought like an animal flatly refused to take this sweater off to go run our errands. She wore it all the way through her toddler dance class, facepalm.
2. First Socks
Pattern: A Nice Ribbed Sock, by Glenna C, available free on Ravelry
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet, Princess Phone
Notes: Not many. These are cuff-down (as opposed to toe-up) socks. I used size 2 40” circulars and knit one at a time using the Magic Loop Method. They fit fine. I screwed up the second toe by not reading the pattern (a theme here at l n’ l) and frogged back to re-do. I love how they feel on my feet–more handknit socks are in my future.
Lucy’s cardi looks really good. The color is so versatile to wear with other things I can’t see why someone would complain. You dia a really good job on that and your socks too.
What a sweet little cardigan and how awesome is it that Lucy love it! Everytime I see a knitting post I wish that I didn’t get rid of all my knitting needles.
Oh, the cardigan for your little one is so nice!! I believe, that Lucy loves her new clothing. And socks… I love the color.
Have a nice weekend, Jolana
So adorable and the cardi is cute too.
xo jan
although I don’t knit, I certainly can appreciate the cute knit projects! love that little cardigan. and hey- a girl’s gotta look cute, whatever the weather!
🙂 Kelly
Lovely socks and cardigan. I have yet to really knit a sweater or large wearable garment. Socks are so fun (and my obsession continues).
Laura……please please continue to post your beautiful knitting. I am a quilter but I have been a knitter for many years and still knit. I love this cardy sooo….oooh cute. The socks are fabulous too and beautifully knit. Thanks ……….Marie x
Laura, please keep sharing your knitting projects on your blog. They are so cute….as is Miss Lucy. Because of your posts I found the Plucky Knitter……now how to finally get yarn from her!! It’s a challenge I think.
Cute cardi for a cute little sweetie!
What is it that is making you knit woolens in summer.? Great work though.
Shakti
Yellow socks are so cheerful, aren’t they? Your first socks are great and I hope you enjoy wearing them!
Very cute, I love those socks they look so warm and cosy..it sounds like you might have to wait a while to wear them though. Very sweet cardi too…… I have some balls of yummy red rowan tumble to make something but after the last stressful attempt it has been put on hold!
I love the tea leaves cardi, I have knitted it several times in the adult size for myself but your little girl looks totally adorable in it! and love the socks too – just a fun colour!