Mrs. O's Update
Since I have no FO of my own to report today, and since my substantial progress this week has been on the Ugliest Sweater Ever*, I'm going to air the incredible nephew knitting of my sister-in-law, Mrs. O. Now, having no nieces/nephews/children of my own, the nephew knitting was for her sister's new arrival, Brodie. Mrs. O worked so hard on this sweater. She demanded nothing but perfection, and it shows in the results. Mrs. O's work on this sweater re-emphasized to me how thrilling it would be to have a niece/nephew to knit for: She knit tirelessly with fingering weight yarn on tiny needles (almost) without complaint. She knit staunchly on, through dog-induced adversity (there may have been tears). She started sufficiently in advance to have this ready for Brodie's arrival. For anyone less than a niece/nephew, this project may easily have been scratched for bluer skies at many points along the way. The buttons may not have needed to be so cute, the seams not so perfect. An aunt's job is important, and the joy of nephew knitting prevailed over difficulties encountered. Her effort has me duly impressed, and I have started a list in my mind of appropriate projects for that glorious day when I might start knitting for my own nieces/nephews. Ok, enough of the heavy-handedness (except to say "Take your folic acid!" to all potential niece/nephew producers). Here's Mrs. O's fine work.
Front of Brodie's Sweater
Sorry about my shadow.
Back
Ditto on the shadow, but would you look at that seam?!? I have never had seams as nice as Mrs. O's.
Closeup
Please take note of Mrs. O's custom labels, which are adorable. This is heirloom material people. The buttons just about did me in. So. Cute.
Sleeve
Last, but not least, a closeup of the sleeve, in which you can really see how the yarn stripes. It looks so good. There is not one speck of funky pooling on this sweater.
Pattern: I have no idea.
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Baby for Tahki Stacy Charles, Zarina Superwash Merino, color 4000 I think.
All guilt-tripping about wanting to be an aunt aside, though, I am really proud of my SIL for her impeccable work on this project. She's a great aunt, and will continue to be (I myself can only promise to be the aunt-that-is-weirder-than-their-parents, which I'm ok with; someone's got to do it). I'm even more proud of her for moving promptly on to knitting a felted bag for herself out of nothing less than Manos del Uruguay. What can I say, she has good taste.
*Believe me, the FO pics of this beast will be more than enough.
Front of Brodie's Sweater
Sorry about my shadow.
Back
Ditto on the shadow, but would you look at that seam?!? I have never had seams as nice as Mrs. O's.
Closeup
Please take note of Mrs. O's custom labels, which are adorable. This is heirloom material people. The buttons just about did me in. So. Cute.
Sleeve
Last, but not least, a closeup of the sleeve, in which you can really see how the yarn stripes. It looks so good. There is not one speck of funky pooling on this sweater.
Pattern: I have no idea.
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Baby for Tahki Stacy Charles, Zarina Superwash Merino, color 4000 I think.
All guilt-tripping about wanting to be an aunt aside, though, I am really proud of my SIL for her impeccable work on this project. She's a great aunt, and will continue to be (I myself can only promise to be the aunt-that-is-weirder-than-their-parents, which I'm ok with; someone's got to do it). I'm even more proud of her for moving promptly on to knitting a felted bag for herself out of nothing less than Manos del Uruguay. What can I say, she has good taste.
*Believe me, the FO pics of this beast will be more than enough.
posted by Ruby Banshee at 7:44 PM
4 Comments:
Being an aunt is what first got me into the knitting scene. The sweater is priceless, and it will certainly be an heirloom.
I can attest to being the weird aunt who always gives handmade gifts. My husband has warned me that my nieces will at some point tire of my handmade gifts and find them dorky. At that point, I will be "that aunt." I'm unwaivering, and don't really care. I'm happy to be "that aunt." And they will take my handmade gifts, and they will like it.
May you enter aunt-hood soon. It's a wonderful thing.
The pattern was from the book "Filatura Di Crosa Baby." I liked the pattern because I was able to knit the sweater in one piece (except the hood). Although I was overall pleased with the final outcome, the fact that it took me FOREVER to finish this little sweater will probably prevent me from starting another baby sweater from this book...even though there are several cute patterns to choose from. The book also has some cute bootie patterns, but I would want to used a different yarn than the recommended cashmere which is just too darn expensive. Ruby was a big help in providing the necessary support to finish this sweater - yes, there were tears and a few different trip to the yarn shop for help. I can't wait to see little Brody in the sweater!
Happy Knitting!!
Señora. O.
Your work is great. I would love to see your blog as it would definitely be a support network for beginners. Since this took soo much sangre, sudor y lagrimas, I hope that means your sister will consider this a hand-me-down when Ruby becomes an aunt. Any idea if that will be soon??
Un abrazo.
Gringa -
I don't fully understand your comment, but it sounds like you're trying to figure out when you'll be an aunt too. Thanks for the compliment.
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