This is Lillie's Little Sweater from Cottage Creations. One of my LYS's had it knit up and on display in the shop, and I just loved it. I even bought the same yarn as the sample! (Somehow their version is still cuter than mine.) It still needs some buttons, but I can't decide what color/style will look good, so I'm putting that off for awhile. Plus, it gives my mom & I an excuse to go out to the craft stores when I go home to Tennessee next month. Any suggestions for button colors & styles would be appreciated!!
I really like the yarn, although I must say that if I didn't see it knit up already, I probably wouldn't have chosen it myself. It's Universal Yarn, Inc. in Classic Worsted Long Print. I'm a sucker for self-striping yarns, so I thought I'd give it a try. It's 80% acrylic and 20% wool, it's got an amazing feel and drape to it, and it's super affordable. (About $6 for 200 yards)Another good thing about this pattern was that for the 0-3 month size, it called for 400 yards. I got 3 skeins just to be on the safe side, but I only used about 300+ yards, and I swear that it's closer to being sized 6-9 months. There's still enough leftover for a baby hat & I can take one back and exchange at the LYS for something yummy. (They did just send out an email announcing a big shipment of Socks that Rock..)
There's a lot of suggested variations in the pattern, so if I made this again, I could make just a few changes and it would look like a completely different pattern. I think a nice neutral color would look really, really nice in this pattern.
Finished Specs:
Pattern: Lillie's Little Sweater from Cottage Creations,$6
Needles: Size 7 circs and Size 7 double points (in stash)
Yarn: 2 skeins of Universal Yarn, Inc. in Classic Worsted Long Print, $6 each
Cost: $18 (with enough scrap leftover for a baby hat)
4 comments:
OMG, I love that sweater. I have a pattern that is very similar and can't wait to get started on it because my SIL is due in December and the tech said she thinks it will be a girl! yeah!!!
I love that sweater. It is too cute! :)
How about a soft pearlized pink (round) for the buttons? Or maybe a soft grey? It's gorgeous, you did a great job! I may need to try sweaters next. Oh wait. I was going to do socks... hmm... STOP TEMPTING ME WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL PROJECTS! :)
So cute! Perfect for a little girl. I recommend buttons that have a high post, because they're easier to attach on a squirming baby.
What is with people not wanting to know what kind of baby they're having? I repeatedly fail to understand this. Don't they want to plan for things?
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