I made an Owlet sweater in December 2009; which ended up too small for its intended recipient who was nearly 2 and ended up being gifted for a 1st Birthday. I loved the finished item, but didn't really want to knit one in anything thicker than aran weight, and the pattern calls for chunky yarn in the larger sizes. So, I hatched a plan. I found some perfect Easyknits Deeply Wicked DK in the colourway "Tangelo" at Fibre Flurry in October. I bought 3 skeins and used two.
I measured Thomas' current favourite jumpers, swatched and did some maths and came up with a plan.
I cast on 120 stitches to give me an approx 24" chest. I lengthened the yoke by adding a few rows before and after the owls.
I also made the sleeve cuffs long, in the hope that this may still fit next winter. (Fingers crossed!)
18 Owls in total. Buttons for eyes on the front only (as that is all I had - but I think it works.)
I could perhaps do with a few more neck decreases - but I wanted to make sure it would fit easily over Thomas' head.
Perfect with a pair of brown cords on Christmas morning for that 70's retro look :o)
5 comments:
Ooh I love that 70s vibe. Suits him.
Kerry
Thomas has grown so much! The sweater looks great, too. This is not good for my pattern diet. :-P
Ah... the 70's! He looks all grown up! Crikey Roo that's a little boy you've got there!
Too cute! Love the sweater :)
Oh he's gorgeous and so grown up! I love your sweater, well done for doing the maths. I really like the Owlet pattern and am thinking of knitting one soon for my nephew's 1st birthday present...next November. I starting the Christmas/birthday knitting early this year. :)
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