So, that present Hunter was opening was this little sweater. I used Knit Picks Swish dk yarn. Hunter sat on my lap as I ordered it and I let him pick his favorite color. It’s pretty bright!
The pattern is the Child’s Placket Neck Pullover from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. I made a 2-4 year old size with a bit bigger gauge than called for so that is would fit for a while. A lot of Ravelers said it seemed a bit small made as written. I think it fits just right.
I also took him on a trip to the Fancy Tiger to pick out a button. He fell in love with the little wooden panda. The bonus is that it makes him want to wear his sweater all the time!
His other favorite gift of the day was this “crocagator” from Barry’s sister and family. It RROARS a lot– and made me realize that in my reluctance to add to our collection of stuffed animals he has never gotten one of his very own. He really loves it.
I love the finished product of knitting- and watching the magic unfold one stitch, one row at a time.
And I love when my handmade gifts are well received. I wish I had taken pictures of my mom while she was here. She wore her Christmas sweater constantly!
Cute sweater! I’ve seen the pattern a couple of times online, and it’s making me very tempted to buy the book.
I’m also determinedly keeping on top of our stuffed toy collection (one look at my in laws’ kids’ rooms and I refuse to let any in the house), and when someone recently gave the toddler a stuffed dinosaur he carried it EVERYWHERE for weeks.
He has the most expressive face! This age is magical. Good work, mama!
I love his facial expressions! How fun that he loves it. I agree, when handmade items are excitedly received, it makes it all the better
Can’t wait to see your next knitted masterpiece finished! I Love the color on that one!
Hi, just popped over from the roth blog. what a cute sweater! love that color on him, and it fits him so well