Just to show that I do knit other things than socks, I have finally finished the little cream toddler toddler jumper. This was started many years ago by my friend Eileen for her grand daughter. The girl is growing up fast so I suggested to Eileen that she pass the knitting over to me - I can finish it and donate it to somewhere worthwhile. There was only about six inches done on the back, and because our tensions could well be different, I unraveled it to start over again.
This is what I received from Eileen
I've been working slowly away on this project over the last 6 months or so, knitting a little here and a little there, in between other things. The design has a pattern on the front and back shoulders and I wasn't too sure how complicated that would be. It wasn't too bad at all, I just needed to concentrate and read the pattern carefully. The sleeves were easy to knit, then the neckband and the button facings and I was all done. This is a nice design, and I would like to knit it again, sometime in the future.
Finished at last
Gemma likes it too
There was a small amount of wool left so I cast on a hat and started knitting away. No, that's not going to work, there's not enough left to knit a hat. So I cast on a pair of booties instead, believe it or not, I can't remember ever knitting booties before, so this must be my first pair. This is a nice pattern, knitted flat with a seam up the back, and a little folded over cuff. So cute.
My first booties
These items will be donated. I plan to knit a couple more pair of booties and pass them on to The Nest Collective, a charity which supports new mothers and their babies. And the jumper will find a good home too.
18 comments:
What a sweet jumper. Much better knitted and donated than sitting in your friend’s cupboard.
I love the jumper. The patterned knitting around the neckline is pretty. Cute booties too! Finishing projects is very satisfying.
Oh my goodness that little knit jumper is sooooo adorable. Congrats on finishing your first pair of booties. They are super cute too. What a nice thing to finish another person's WIP. I found a WIP of someone that passed on yesterday (quilt blocks). I intend to finish it this summer and also donate it. Stitch on. Pat Gemma on the head for being such a good model again. :)
I'm so impressed that you could knit such an adorable sweater! You are an excellent knitter. And those booties... just too cute! I recently knitted booties on a round loom, and was surprised when they turned out! :-) You've created some lovelies that any baby will look precious wearing.
Great jumper finish, Jenny and those booties are just adorable...
Nice work hugs, Julierose
a pretty finish...and as Janice says "Much better knitted and donated than sitting in your friend’s cupboard"...or any cupboard!
booties are always so sweet ... i've crocheted or knitted a gazillion, but none of them EVER stayed on babies' feet cuz they were kicked off in a minute - still, just seeing that picture touched my heart - thank you.
very cute!
What a pretty sweater. Some lucky child will enjoy wearing it.
Aah the jumper is the sweetest and those little booties are precious. It is so good to see Gemma. Enjoy your day, Jenny.
gosh - that is really pretty!! I am so impressed with people who can knit!!!
Well done! The booties are darling.
What a cute toddler finish. Love it.
God bless.
What an adorable jumper (or sweater as we call it here in the U.S.) (I wonder how it came to be called a jumper there and a sweater here.... Is a jumper only a non-cardigan?) I love the pattern at the shoulders. Is this a baby size or a toddler size? Your knitting always amazes me!
It is a very pretty sweater and all the better for being complete and not still on the needles, or worse a holding pin! LOL
A lovely jumper and sweet booties completed to donate.
That is a gorgeous little jumper. What a lovely finish!
What a pretty little sweater and booties!!!
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