I had been wanting to try a more challenging knitting project and when I found out that Jai's cousin and his wife were expecting a baby boy I decided to try a sweater. I found a pattern in the Natural Nursery Knits book that I found at the library. I have to admit that I wish I had picked a different pattern, but this one was easy which was probably a good thing since this was my first sweater attempt. Next time I would like to find a pattern where you sew the sleeves on so there is more of a "professional" look.
I learned tons of new things by making this sweater. Some were basic things like how to M1 (make 1), what working even means, and using a stitch holder. I also learned to listen to my gut. If you feel like something isn't right, it probably isn't!! Trust me, I had to pull out about 20 rows because I just kept working even when I had this feeling that something was wrong. I also learned to not look to closely at the sweater once you are done. There are going to be mistakes and there is nothing you can do, unless you want to start all over, but the mistakes are what make is special and better than some generic sweater that was just bought at the store.
I hope that baby boy Kwatra stays warm in his sweater and I can't wait to give it to his mommy this weekend at the baby shower.
4 comments:
Congratulations, Jen. Very cute -- job well done.
I personally love raglan construction and I don't enjoy sewing parts together at all, so I'm actually steering away from my baby knits book that requires seeming. I think your sweater is adorable and I'm with you on the mistakes making it even more special.
Way to go!11
AS someone who saw it in process, I can say it turned out so so cute! I love it...and never could have made it myself. I am so impressed.
The sweater looks great! And I don't call them mistakes ... they are "design features" and that's what makes the item one-of-a-kind!
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