This little dress pattern was a breeze to convert into knitting in the round. I was sad that I was about to finish it and that the fun was over. Tomorrow I will give it to my little niece and snap some photos of it on her.
Over the last two days I have been down with a flu allowing much time to read knitting blogs and dream about future projects. Mainly I have become obcessed with Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket *1* *2* *3* *4* and the Tomtem Jacket *1* *2**3* *4* *5* I have studied the yarns used by others and have become fascinated with handspun yarns. I am overwhelmed & numb due to my illness blaaaaaa I can't make any decisions! I needed to started something so brainlessly I cast on and began knitting in the round without knowing what it would become. Maybe a Child's Placket Sweater although I wish I had done the seed stitch bottom.
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The dress came out great. What you said about knitting it in the round makes sense. I am sure that I would be able to do it. I just found a really nice yellow cotton classic in my yarn stash. But I think I only have one. I have to check the yardage needed for the dress and see if I will have enough to use it with another color. I was thinking pink or I have a nice light green. I have also been thinking of making the surprise jacket. But the dress should be first!! Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Heather | July 12, 2007 at 04:03 PM
The sweater is incredibly sweet, Gina. I can’t wait to see it on your niece. I do hope you are feeling better very soon! Sending you get well soon mojo. :-)
Posted by: Sue | July 13, 2007 at 06:48 AM
the dress is so sweet...your lucky niece will love it. hope you feel better...fluids fluids fluids!!!! they are your friend!
Posted by: kaetlyn | July 13, 2007 at 08:13 AM
What a sweet dress! The surprise and tomtem jackets are on my list, too. Good luck getting over the flu!
Posted by: Amy | July 13, 2007 at 09:03 AM
I love the little striped dress! it will be so cute on your niece, I am sure :)
Hope you are feeling better today!
Posted by: Lolly | July 13, 2007 at 11:35 AM
That is just the sweetest dress ever!
Posted by: Gina | July 13, 2007 at 12:27 PM
adorable dress! it almost looks citrusy!
and as to your question about brooks farm, i love the four play yarn. i might even buy more soon -- i just adore it.
Posted by: carrie m | July 13, 2007 at 07:47 PM
This turned out so cute and looks adorable on her!
Posted by: leslie | July 22, 2007 at 12:59 PM