[AdeleRM]

I made this sweater using a pattern from Creative Knitting magazine, January 2011. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles, getting 5 stitches to the inch. I started my gauge swatch using a 7, but got too few stitches to the inch. I went down to a 6, then a 4, and finally a 3 to get the right gauge. After I got that, I worked 12 rows of the pattern stitch. I figured I'd give the swatch to Kyra (great-granddaughter) to use as a doll blanket, as so many of my swatches are used. However, a friend suggested that I make a matching piece, sew them together and put a strap on, so she can use it as a purse. That worked out great. I used the wicker stitch pattern on the strap.

 

[grandday]

Lovely work.

 

[frannie di]

how cute

 

[vegasmeme]

Great job and love the purse.

 

[virginia42]

Beautiful & love the color. What a creative use of a swatch.

 

[Glenlady]

Sweater is so pretty and I love the purse :thumbup:

 

[Mireillebc]

Very nice and I love the color.

 

[Nanxy]

I made this sweater using a pattern from Creative Knitting magazine, January 2011. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles, getting 5 stitches to the inch. I started my gauge swatch using a 7, but got too few stitches to the inch. I went down to a 6, then a 4, and finally a 3 to get the right gauge. After I got that, I worked 12 rows of the pattern stitch. I figured I'd give the swatch to Kyra (great-granddaughter) to use as a doll blanket, as so many of my swatches are used. However, a friend suggested that I make a matching piece, sew them together and put a strap on, so she can use it as a purse. That worked out great. I used the wicker stitch pattern on the strap.

Very nice, love the color and great idea for the swatch.

 

[AdeleRM]

There will be buttons on the sweater, but my granddaughter will need to sew them on. Because of neuropathy, I have trouble using a sewing needle.

 

[maryannn]

Just darling. Love the color

 

[vayankee]

Love the stitch patterns in the sweater - you did a marvelous job! Love the little purse, too!

 

[Nonasdada]

pretty, i love the colour

 

[brdlvr27]

Great idea - love them both

 

[Deb-Babbles]

Very beautiful work and a very clever idea for the purse.

 

[ireneofnc]

Well, if this isn't the cutest little set! I love it, especially the stitch pattern around the yoke/sleeves of the sweater. The color is wonderful and the purse is so cute for Kyra. Tell Kyra she will have to model it for us KP'ers. You really did a beautiful job with this! :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[jeanpfaz]

Well, if this isn't the cutest little set! I love it, especially the stitch pattern around the yoke/sleeves of the sweater. The color is wonderful and the purse is so cute for Kyra. Tell Kyra she will have to model it for us KP'ers. You really did a beautiful job with this! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ditto!!!

 

[kimmyz]

Adorable sweater and purse. I just LOVE the soft green color and the smocking effect of this stitch.

 

[Momunum]

You did a wonderful job on them both and the colour is really nice.

 

[Ann745]

Lovely pattern and color.

 

[linda6200]

Cute -- love the purse idea! The sweater is lovely; I love that green especially!