I was recently fortunate enough to test a pattern for my friend Michelle, and it was such a fun experience. Michelle is a very talented knitter (check out her ravelry page) among many other things and has been kind enough to come to my rescue many a times with her knitting wisdom. Believe me, I jumped at the chance to be her tester!
Her latest pattern is a sweet little cotton dress with the prettiest lace trim. It seemed so girly and perfect for C. I couldn't wait to finish it. Rav notes here
It knit up pretty fast and I actually conquered my fear of crocheting with this pattern, as well.
The test pattern was for a younger size but I think it works great as a little swing top, too. Perfect for layering with or wearing alone. As soon as Michelle releases the pattern I plan on making more in wool for our chilly summer days here in Oregon.
What's on your needles? Happy creating!
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29 comments:
Oh Nicole! How absolutely beautiful!!
Gorgeous. Just started knitting and can't think of ever making something that lovely.
that is adorable on her! great job!
I want one of these dresses for my girl!!!
it came out really cute!!!!! i thought about testing that pattern as well but didn't have anyone small enough to wear it! xi won't wear knitted items right now..*sigh*
It is a gorgeous pattern and I love the delicate colours. Your knitting is so even and beautiful too. I find incredibly hard to knit with cotton as it is so unforgiving. Well done!
That is to sweet. I really love the colours ( I am a pink and green nut!).
I will have to do this pattern when it comes out.
That is the sweetest little dress! Your daughter looks adorable. :)
That really is quite darling. That bow would be out in 2 seconds here.
Oh, I so want a copy of that dress AND hat pattern! Simply delicious...like something from a book of nursery rhymes or fairy tales. Love the colours....curious about what yarn you used...is it cotton?
What a lovely little dress. It truly is a perfect little girl dress. I fear the edging lacework would stretch my abilities.
I am done the yoke on a mini tea leaves cardigan for Hazel. It is my biggest project to date and I am super duper excited about it.
What a lovely dress. It truly is a perfect little girl dress. I fear that the edging/lacework would stretch my abilities. One day......
I am done the yoke on a mini tea leaves cardigan for Hazel. It is my biggest project to date and I am super duper excited about it.
Your pics are beautiful, Nicole! Thanks so much for testing this for me. It just so happens I posted about this pattern today, too. I'm hoping this will be ready by fall, and I think I'll include some notes on how to add sleeves. Thanks again! It looks adorable on C!
SOOOOOO gorgeous. She looks just like a little rosebud. :)
that is pure loveliness
That's a very sweet top/dress. I <3 it very much! I'm sure you'll get lots of use from that pattern. :) I've been working on more slippers.
Oh, it is so very beautiful! I love the lace trim, such sweetness. And such knitting talent you have! I have dreams of knitting wool jumper dresses for the girls, they could wear them most of the year here too.
Well I have not been knitting, I have been sewing though, and now it is Chloe's birthday coming up, in just a few days actually, lots to get done! So surely there is something I should be doing other than writing at the computer...
Lots of love to you... XOXO
Absolutely divine....helps when your model is gorgeous too.
Oh, you did a gorgeous job! What a sweet dress - your little one looks just like a little dolly or fairy child!! Such sweetness!
Nicole,
That is amazing - you are so talented.
Goodness how precious!!!
I cannot wait to make clothes for my children, so far scarfs and hats is about how far I have gotten, perhaps this winter.
Thanks for sharing such beautiful inspiration.
You are so incredibly talented!
Nicola
Oh my, that is truly just the sweetest pattern. If I am blessed to have a daughter, this one is going on the needles right away
love the lacework :) have fun with crochet...im slowly learning :)
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Wow! That dress is just perfect on her. :)
Knit and crochet? You talented girl, you!!
*sigh* why is it that every time I'm just about finished designing a pattern, someone comes out with something similar just before I get it out there?!? I guess I'm just too slow! (I've already knitted two of them actually, just haven't managed to get either out in the world) Too much else going on. Oh well. It's really just the top part that's similar.
So, my disappointment aside (lol) that is a seriously beautiful dress on a seriously beautiful girl.
Such a beautiful outfit! I just love it!
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