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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Something cozy

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C and I have been (not so) patiently waiting for the weather to cool down enough for her to wear her new Phoebe sweater. It was this year's birthday sweater (her sixth birthday - my children get a new mama knit sweater each birthday) but as soon as it was off the needles the desert heat hit and wearing a sweater was absolutely unthinkable, even if just for a quick photograph. So we hung it up and waited until now. It was worth the wait, and thankfully I made I a bit big for her.

C and I are both so very happy with how this sweater turned out. The first Phoebe sweater I made her was knit with yarn that pretty much just fell apart. I am glad I was able to redeem myself with some beautiful custom dyed Luna Grey yarn this time around. What a huge difference it makes! The color is just perfect too, exactly what C was wanting. C also picked out the perfect toggle buttons from Wooly Moss Roots. We are looking forward to quite a few seasons in this cozy, warm sweater.

p.s. - The photos were taken before I had a chance to block it.



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Just beautiful, love the colour!
Lovely sweater! The way the yarn changes color just ever so slightly throughout makes it even more beautiful. Sunshine has one I made last year? And my oldest Strawberry requested a red one this fall. Problem is the pattern stops at size 6 , ifI remember correctly, and I'd want to make the sweater bigger. Adjustments, adjustments. I'm not sure if I'll get to it ,but is such a quick knit , who knows my be I will.
Looks like ya'll went to a lovely spot to take your pictures.
1 reply · active 541 weeks ago
You could totally make the adjustments! I added length to C's and also an additional garter stitch button band to make it a bit wider - it fit's my 9 year old, too, b/c of those mods.
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mamamajuly · 542 weeks ago

Stunning! And those big eyes, dreamy!
1 reply · active 541 weeks ago
:) We have always called her "Big Owl Eyes" <3
Love the sweater! She should be little red riding hood for halloween and save you some trouble!
1 reply · active 541 weeks ago
Oh I like that idea!
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Monica James · 542 weeks ago

What a knock out!!! Sweater and child:)
That sweater looks so cozy I want one for myself! :) Beautiful work for a beautiful little girl. What a smile! Thank you for sharing.
it turned out beautifully! wonderful photos too. <3
Oh my, Nicole. This sweater turned out beautifully. The color you designed is absolutely perfect! And, the fit (as others have mentioned) looks perfect! Your photos are stunning, as usual : ) Jackie
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Melissa N. · 542 weeks ago

Beautiful sweater! What a blessed girl she is ;o)
Gorgeous! C is looking so very grown up! Wish that sweater came in adult sizes!
2 replies · active 542 weeks ago
What a wonderful idea to make your children a birthday sweater each year. It turned out beautiful and she looks very pleased with it.
Beautiful! I really love the hood - so special! Lena x
Beautiful sweater and beautiful little girl! I love the color - reminds me of a rosy-red apple. Really lovely photos. My camera goes crazy if I try to photograph anything red! It really doesn't like red, lol.
Beautiful!! Well done, you must be so pleased with how it's turned out. :)
Nicole,
The sweater turned out so beautiful! C looks adorable in her 6th birthday sweater. I love the black walnut toggle buttons with it too. Bless your heart for linking to us and adding your project to our Ravelry group. :)

Love,
Taryn
This is lovely - (and I think she looks like very like her sister in the third photo?!) it looks like a lot of work but it is worth it!
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Lynn Welborn · 519 weeks ago

Thank you for introducing (some of) us to Luna Grey yarn. The red yarn is absolutely stunning and I wondered if you can also share the color you used. Thanks.
1 reply · active 519 weeks ago
Oh yes! I apologize I did not before. I used the cardinal colorway.

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