Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Small Stripes, Big Fun

Well, if you read my blog looking for craft projects, here's finally something for you! I started a tradition last year of knitting a baby sweater for each of my close friend's shower gifts. The Wild Rumpus last weekend was no exception. Here's a picture story of the silly striped number that I made for it.

Choosing the Yarn: I wanted it to feel kind of woodsy with lots of blues and greens. I also choose a blue-green skein of wool that our friend Megan gave to me. She bought it in college with the intent of making Cameron (the baby's father) a hat out of it. It seemed appropriate to use it for their son's sweater!

Starting the body. I've started keeping track of my patterns and the sweaters I knit in this little notebook.

One arm done...


Second arm needs to look like the first one!

Two arms done!

Finishing the yoke with a mock turtle neck.

Weaving in the ends. I think there were at least a hundred strings because of all the color changes...definitely a record for me. Yikes!

Almost done..just the buttons left! Buttons!

Ta DA!!!

3 comments:

doro said...

that is just too cute! you inspired me to start knitting again. i need to learn how to make something better than a scarf!

Jen Gay said...

Keren! It is beautiful! You are so creative. I love your sweaters. Especially Grace's.

I can't tell you how many compliments she got on it. Thank you!!

xoxoxo

Firecracker's Mommy said...

I absolutely love it! I always thought you were so very talented. I love your blog. IT's so great to see your face again you beautiful thing! I love that you are still so very artsy and craftsy!