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December 14, 2004Sirdar Denim Ultra 2085   Project Specs: Pattern: Sirdar Denim Ultra Pattern 2085 Yarn Suggested: Sirdar Denim Ultra Yarn Used: Sirdar Denim Ultra Color 508 Needle Size: US 13 & 10 bamboo circs Gauge: 9 sts/4" St. st I was amazed when mini first slipped this sweater on! I thought she looked so tiny in it and that she had lost some weight. It didn't take long to realize that it was just the first sweater I had ever knit that actually fit her. I am always so afraid that she will grow out of knits before I finish knitting them, that I always knit a few sizes too big. I have to admit I think this fits her just right, but I won't let this happen again as I feel the need for her to get maximum wear out of clothes and especially knits. I knit the size for ages 5-6 and was right on gauge on the finished piece, shocking (knew I should have gone up one more). I am pretty sure she won't get another season outta this one, but I think she'll look mighty cute while it lasts. Who knows, maybe later she can have a Denim Ultra buttoned pillow for her bed, lol (I'm not kidding).
After I finished up the cardi, I had enough left over for a Denim Ultra helmet pattern I had in stash. I had also decided I would knit a scarf for mini using the same yarn. I ended up not having enough of that last ball for a scarf, but was able to squeeze a neckwarmer out of it. I have all of these yarn remnants hanging around and have decided to try and knit them up as they are used so I won't have so many odd balls to go back to later. The mound of them sure is growing. So even though she may not wear all of these together, they are knit up instead hanging around my stash which is getting a bit crowded if you know what I mean. When I first tried to knit her helmet (as it was appropriatedly named) it was a tad too small along with the second attempt that you can see here. I threw the yarn ball in to give you an idea of the size. A bit on the small side don't you think, lol. Don't ask me how it could happen twice. I was too busy watching À la folie... pas du tout (He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not). Audrey Tautou is one of my favorite actresses since viewing Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain(i know, who didn't adore that movie). Well, I saw it at the cinema, Visions, a year a so ago and thought it would be safe to glance up at it from time to time seeing that I had already seen it, but I couldn't take my eyes off the tv. (I have to add for those of you that live in the DC area how sad I am that this theater closed. I have not been able to get there in a bit but it offered such a wide variety of foreign and independent films as well as other fantastic cultural events. It will be greatly missed!). During movies, I usually use the commercial time to assess my knits, but it was on Starz (didn't even know that I had that channel) without commercial breaks so by the time I looked up, I had two too small hats and a millions gasps at what occurred during the film. Wish I could tell you more, but it's one of those movies where if you tell anything, you'll ruin it for those who have not seen it. It's very interesting to say the least. Whew, long tangent.... So I decided to keep the first small hat for baby Lala and just reknit the second one. Guess the third time was a charm for this pattern. Though she asked for a scarf and ended up with a neck warmer she didn't seem to mind after wearing it for a bit though I was asked to knit the scarf first next time. Go figure.   minisized Ann Budd Fingerless gloves using pattern from Weekend Knitting by Melanie Falick closeup and closerup~adult sized fingerless glove closeup Since we are talking about Sirdar Denim Ultra (can you tell I like this yarn) so much here, I may as well tell you how mini ended up with fingerless gloves. After knitting this sweater, I used the leftover yarn to knit these chunky fingerless gloves using this fabulous pattern just making mods for the Sirdar Denim Ultra. I'll have to use it again using the suggested yarn. Mini has wanted some ever since and I am just getting around to them now. They have been quite useful. So I took some left over via mala from this Rebecca Brown Mottled sweater and knit 'em up. And had enough to knit me some too. I have to admit that I would have preferred the chocolate gloves to the light brown ones, but I put them on mini to see just how small the were before seaming (I was gonna rip those bad boys), but she was so giddy and said she looooooved the color (no matter how I tried to dissuade her). This pretty much goes against my knits for mini rule. I only have one. Mini knits must be machine washable, but this is so small it can easily be washed often. I may even try the via mala in the wash. I think I may have part of a green ball of via mala in case it goes bad in the washer. I am pretty happy with the decision now. I like how the light brown goes with my leather jacket. So we're both happy. This project has reminded me just how crazy I am for the neckline (or lack of neckline) on that rebecca sweater. It's the same sweater that I mentioned before that was knit up in Noro Kochoran. That reminds me. I need to knit that up again. Its funny how one knit just leads to another. If only I had more hands. Per Mini's Request: Neckwarmer modifications A single button (she loves buttons) to the top was added to the back allowing for a loose or tight fit as it could be worn open or closed with the bottom half seamed using mattress stitch.   back opened(used crocheted chain loop to make closure that i learned from jacke in apricot pattern)~loose fit front view~ Of course now that it has a button she prefers to wear the button in the front (i'll have to remember her love of buttons in future knits and i like the button in the front too). I think the days of me assuming that I can pick out exactly what mini would like are coming to a fast end, however it'll be fun as I think she has really great ideas that will force me to modify patterns that result in knits that she enjoys wearing and I enjoy knitting. Posted by froggy at December 14, 2004 09:20 AMComments
I love the sweater. Mini makes such a great model (and much better than the Sirdar girl)! Via Mala may be machine washable. I machine wash an Aspen sweater and it seems fine (it pills some but it might anyway, and it's worth it to me to be able to toss it in the washing machine). Posted by: Lauren at December 14, 2004 09:51 AMbeautiful, beautiful, beautiful! i love everything and your daughter is supercute! Posted by: kris at December 14, 2004 09:52 AMLove the sweater and the model is precious. That was such a good idea with the neck warmer and the button adds a nice finishing touch. Posted by: Risë at December 14, 2004 10:09 AMMagnifique ! your daughter is a very cute model Posted by: Annabel at December 14, 2004 10:25 AMI think from now on I'm just going to knit what you knit. I love all the patterns you pick! ;) Posted by: Wendy at December 14, 2004 10:28 AMshe is just too cute for words! so is the sweater! Posted by: shobhana at December 14, 2004 10:35 AMThat sweater looks great, the yarn is so warm and snug isn't it? And how cute that her and dolly have matching hats. I love the way hers allows for the bunch to stick out of the top, I never know what to do with hats when Brooke wears her hair like that! Posted by: kerrie at December 14, 2004 10:40 AMWonderful knits! Mini looks like such a big girl in her beautiful knits. So sweet! You may have sold me on that Sirdar Denim Ultra. Posted by: alison at December 14, 2004 10:40 AMThe sweater is great and I love her input on the projects! Posted by: Melanie at December 14, 2004 11:21 AMCute, cute, cute! Great job of knitting and the yarn looks like it is very nice...no wonder you like it. She is THE. CUTEST. And even moreso in all of the wonderful knits! Just have to agree with everyone else--your mini just couldn't be cuter! Nice knitting too! Posted by: Nan at December 14, 2004 12:17 PMMini is the cutest thing I have ever seen! (Besides my son of course!) I LOVE ALL of the stuff you are doing! I agree with Wendy above, I want to knit everthing you are knitting! I have made the wrist warmers though, they are great. I can't wait till after Christmas, then I will start a sweater for my self! Posted by: beth at December 14, 2004 12:31 PMWonderful, wonderful, wonderful -- as usual! I love the mods to the neckwarmer! Smart. Posted by: Vicki at December 14, 2004 12:37 PMYour daughter is beautiful. I love all the things that you make for her. Posted by: marlo at December 14, 2004 01:09 PMHehe I've just knit some wrist warmers myself, aren't they comfy! Posted by: Sophie at December 14, 2004 01:18 PMYour daughter is absolutely beautiful, and so are your knits! Posted by: Mariko at December 14, 2004 01:43 PMEverything is just wonderful! I'm going to have to try that Sirdar Denim Ultra. Posted by: Moni at December 14, 2004 02:03 PMOh my goodness! Mini is so cute I want to hug her in her little sweater and neckwarmer! I love every picture in this post--that neckwarmer is awesome! Posted by: Heidi at December 14, 2004 02:55 PMGreat job on all those projects! They look great on Mini. Posted by: monica at December 14, 2004 03:08 PMI love the helmet! And the cardigan is so great! Wow, you are a quick knitter. I'm going to have to look for that helmet pattern for my three neices and my nephew! Posted by: Anne-Caroline at December 14, 2004 03:25 PMagain, another weekend full of knitting and i can't believe how much you finished! mini is adorable and the sweater, hats, neckwarmer, are great. a la folie... j'adore ce film! rented it several months back and laughed so hard at the end when there is the likeness of the man made of pills... Posted by: amanda at December 14, 2004 05:08 PMDon't let Debbie Bliss see your child or she'll be whisked off for a life of modeling. You're not so bad with a camera, either! I am absolutely stunned by all this knitting content - fantastic! Posted by: Julia at December 14, 2004 06:06 PMGreat knits, great pictures and adorable model you have here ! Now this is so cool to have a baby with the matching hat. Everything you knit looks so comfy. Great job ! Posted by: Véronique at December 14, 2004 06:23 PMWow, what a great assortment of knitted goodies! Mini looks adorable in her new sweater (those are such cute pics). I can really relate to your too-small hat attempts - I find it so hard to determine what size a hat should be sometimes. I guess it comes with experience. haha. I liked reading all your comments about Mini becoming more involved in choosing the styles and elements of her knitted clothes. Isn't it fun to see a child develop their own tastes and preferences about clothing? ^_^ She may be knitting her own creations alongside you before you know it! Posted by: Missy at December 14, 2004 07:46 PMWhat a great sweater! And neckwarmer and mitts... wow... you have been busy! Mini is soooo cute! Posted by: Karen at December 14, 2004 08:13 PMHi ! The sweater is gorgoeus ! Mini looks great in it. You should be very proud to have a beautiful daughter like her! Posted by: Eva Shiu at December 14, 2004 08:22 PMThe sweater and the model look just beautiful! I also love the mini size hat. My daughter would absolutely love having her baby have the same thing she has. You've made me want to go out and get some of this yarn. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos! Posted by: Niki at December 14, 2004 09:06 PMOutstanding! and your mini is gorgeous. Wow! You really are quick. I love Mini's cardigan. She looks like a doll in it! What fabulous knits!! :-) Posted by: Eilene at December 14, 2004 11:24 PMWOW! I know I'm not the only one thinking it: I'd bet my right arm (the one with my throwing hand!) that Mini is the BEST-DRESSED kid in her school. I looooooooooooooove all those knits with their awesome finishing touches, especially the chunky buttons. The helmet that allows room for a ponytail is just priceless and she looks so sweet in it. ROCK ON, Froggy. You're an ace!!!! Posted by: Becky at December 15, 2004 02:51 AMCiao Froggy, Mini looks cute and beautiful! :-) Ciao I don't know which is cuter, the knits or Mini! Well done on both :-) Posted by: Samantha at December 15, 2004 09:24 AMShe's just gorgeous. How could anyone not knit for a child with a face like that. I love her hair. It reminds me of myself when I was her age. :-) Posted by: cheryl at December 15, 2004 10:27 AMOhmigod! That's so pretty! Seriously I love your works..they look so cool. Am I really beginning to love simple knits? Posted by: Emy at December 15, 2004 10:37 AMYour daughter is just gorgeous, and the sweater and accessories you made her are great. You're so talented! I aspire to knit like you! I love that you take a lot of pictures as well, Mini will have lots of cherished photos of all the lovely things you've made for her. Posted by: Corrie at December 15, 2004 10:47 AMHow CUTE! OMG. I need a kidlet to knit for. Actually, I have one, but her mother refuses to dress her in anything we make for her so it's a waste! :( She's precious, and what great style. Posted by: Jo at December 15, 2004 11:16 AMI swear, every time you have a photo shoot with the mini the results look like catalog outtakes. Love love love all the fingerless mitts! Posted by: mindy at December 15, 2004 12:06 PMOh, Froggy! Love the sweater! The wooden buttons are the perfect touch! I love the "helmets" form Mini and Lala too. This neckwarmer this is a perfect idea--I need a heavy-duty one right now! It is freezing in DC--brrr! Wishing you the best, Frog! :) Posted by: Lolly Lauren at December 15, 2004 12:23 PMForgot to mention... I love Audrey too... she is so amazing. I loved He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not--what a wonderful surprise! I can't wait to see her new one, Very Long Engagement. Posted by: Lolly at December 15, 2004 12:25 PMAudrey Tatou is hilarious. And He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not was too. BF and I kept looking at each other as the movie progressed, like "wtf is going on?" She is great with these offbeat roles. Froggy, what can I say about your projects that hasn't already been said? Other than I'm so jealous and I wish you were my sister! Ha ha. I like Mini's sweater, it's quite snuggly looking! Maybe you should change your name from Froggy Knits to Fabbie Knits! Posted by: MJ at December 15, 2004 03:22 PMI am totally convinced that you have about 12 more hours in each day than I do...and what fabulous things you do with those extra hours! Beautiful work and your model is too cute. Your photos make me want to knit up some sirdar denim. Posted by: lcord at December 15, 2004 10:24 PMLike mother, like daughter. Your mini has great taste and style! Your knits are lovely! Posted by: Siow Chin at December 15, 2004 10:56 PMBeautiful sweater and a lovely girl :) Greetings from Germany! Gorgeous sweater! Gorgeous girl! Posted by: Jen at December 16, 2004 10:10 AMOh, Mini is gorgeous!! I have to find some of that Denim Ultra for my girl. Posted by: Iris at December 17, 2004 09:13 AMOhhhh, your Mini is so beautiful ! Your mini is a sweet little girl. I just love her hat. Maybe I should knit one for myself! Posted by: Mireille at December 18, 2004 09:22 AMWonderful kints, as usual. I just love this hat with a "pompon" of hair at the bottom, and the small hat for baby Lala. Lovely ! Posted by: Bulle at December 18, 2004 09:52 AMHoly cow! How did you fall off my radar? I haven't visited in a while. I'm going to put you on my bloglines list RIGHT NOW. Once again, your daughter is the most beautiful model ever -- and I second the "make 'em big" rule. Especially when they're so wonderful and wearable. That is an absolutely stunning set. A million bucks' worth! Posted by: Norma at December 18, 2004 12:40 PMi absolultey love the sweater on your daughter!!! Oh, wow...how adorable! I definately need to knit for my pixie! Mini looks great in her new sweater and accessories!! Posted by: heather at December 21, 2004 09:14 AM |
