We picnicked.
and I knit while the kids played at the playground.
Photo taken with the help of my Ott lamp, as we're under attack again today by the thunderstorm gods
Pattern: Children's Neckdown Pullover by Knitting Pure & Simple
Yarn: 1 hank of Cascade Ecological Wool
Mods: Added one set of short rows to the back ala EZ
And we have a winner: Bertha, who said, "I think you'll have 15+ yards left!"
Surprisingly, there was plenty of yarn to knit this thing. I didn't measure the leftovers, but in the future I could add on to it with no problem, which is the great thing about knitting from the top-down. When he's 5, assuming my sister hasn't felted the sweater by then, I can unpick the bind-off from the sleeves and the bottom and add a few inches.
So hey Bertha, you want a skein of Curious Yarns' Sock yarn (Ocean) or a skein of Sockotta to add to your stash? Thanks for being optimistic, lady! There was a point when I'd finished the body and still had the sleeves that I felt really dire about the amount of yarn left. Ah, you never know.
11 comments:
Wow! Yay, I am so excited! I have never heard of Curious Yarns, but that Ocean yarn is SUCH a gorgeous color, I would love it! Thank you so much!!
Gorgeous pictures. Love that sweater.
That view is stunning! Looks like ya'll had a wonderful day. Love the sweater. I am getting ready to frog my first attempt at a garment. Knit in the round for my daughter. I noticed that several inches back I knit a round in the wrong order. Oh well, I was a little iffy about the size anyway.
lovely setting. very inviting. looks like everyone had a great time. and the sweater is wonderful! congrats!
I've never been to Devils Lake and I've lived here for how long? :-) Great family photos! And a very cute sweater.
What a cute little sweater! I'm glad you had leftovers! Great pictures too:O)
You guys look like you had a lot of fun! The sweater looks great.
That looks like it was a great getaway! The sweater looks great, too.
I'm glad I'm not alone ditching wedding traditions over here!
Kelley
Congrats Bertha! I'm also glad you had plenty left over.
Looks like a great time! Love that little sweater!
I am sorry to report that I have never been to Devil’s Lake, either – and I’ve lived in this part of Wisconsin my whole life! How sad is that?! Sheesh. Anyway, we plan on taking our German exchange student there on a fall weekend day to enjoy the scenery and the day. It looks like you had a lovely time ~ joy!
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