Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Miss Daisy

A friend in Australia asked me to knit this sweet little cardigan for her baby.  The pattern is called Miss Daisy and it was a delight to knit.
It's a top down seamless pattern, well designed, well written and I am pleased with the outcome.


The yarn was from my stash that I bought last summer during a sale. It's really soft and washes beautifully. While the gauge on the pattern and yarn called for 5mm needles, I found 4mm gave me the correct gauge for the pattern.

The cardigan is size 12 months.

I really like the back details.


I stumbled here and there with the pattern but once I thought the steps through, it all came together. I find reading a pattern is the most difficult part of knitting. Words like "knit wise" don't appear in Webster's! Patterns written by a U.K. designer often differ from those written by a Canadian or U.S. designer and one has to become knitting bi-lungual.

It's been one year since I learned how to knit. Well,  learned how to knit more than creating a cock-eyed garter stitch scarf, and now feel much more confident with each project. Socks are next.

Godspeed little cardigan on your journey Down Under. I can't wait to see it modelled!



8 comments:

  1. That itty bitty sweater is precious!

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  2. That is so sweet! I'm just amazed at how you've progressed with the knitting. You inspire me to want to give it a try again. Great job!

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  3. You are sooooo very talented, Deb!!!! Lucky friend!!!

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  4. Cute! You're knitting like a seasoned pro!

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  5. Deb, it is gorgeous.
    I thought I had commented but I must have just thought it.

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  6. And here it is https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/17119204620/

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