I remember working on this design, using the interesting flare and drape of a dropped stitch pattern. The top of this cardigan is knit from Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in a pale shell pink, and the bottom is a ribbon-type yarn in a variegated blend of pink, beige, and white. The ribbon forms the button band and goes around the neck too. The sleeves are set in, and the body of the sweater has the natural drape and flare. This closes with five pinky-grey buttons cut in flower shapes; probably not the best choice for a child's sweater as they're a bit difficult to get through the buttonholes - but they do look great! Measurements: 9" across shoulders; 9" across underarms; 12" length from center back to hem; about 7" sleeve length.
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Welcome to Knitting Grandma!
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I have been knitting for at least 7 decades, and yes it's true: I have a grandson who really called me Knitting Grandma! I love to knit for babies and children, and most enjoy making up my own patterns, so my garments are one of a kind.
If "hand knit sweater" makes you think of itchy wool, things have changed! I will admit to being a yarn snob. Life is too short to use cheap yarn! In the past decades there's been lots of development of innovative fibers and blends, like bamboo-sourced yarn. I favor natural fibers; my favorites are alpaca, merino wool, silk, and their blends. I will always try to tell you the yarn used for each garment.
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A word about sizes: all babies are different and believe it or not, sweater size charts charts are all different too. I have included measurements for my garments to end confusion. But you don't have to chase a wiggling toddler with your tape measure: just find a garment that fits with some growth room and measure that.
All these pieces are washable: wash with other garments and dry flat.
If you have an idea for something special, please contact me!
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SKU: AB 009
$35.00Price
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