Hello All-
For Hannah's 2nd Birthday, I knit her a sweater (well, she got it that fall since sweater #1 didn't fit over her head)...then another one for her 3rd Birthday...and I had to keep in step by making her one for her 4th Birthday as well.
Since I had already made her a dress and t-shirt recently, I didn't want to go too crazy. After she picked out her party dress at H&M, I knew exactly what I needed to make...a shrug!!
I used the pattern, Ribbed Lace Bolero. What I liked the best about the pattern is that you can customize it based on your own measurements. It is originally an adult sized pattern, but with a few mods, I was able to make it work for an almost 4 year old!!
It took me about half a skein of Cotton-Ease in the Almond colorway. I wanted a nice neutral color so Hannah could wear it all summer with other dresses and tops.
I'll be honest, I had to frog this once during the lace part. I misread the pattern and was adding in a yarn over to each purl row. After I reread the directions (since my version looked nothing like the photo), I couldn't believe what I had done...duh!!
For my version, I cast on 70 stitches and did about 2-inches of ribbing on each side (approx 12 rows). The total length is about 9-inches and when I seamed the sleeves, I went in about 3-inches. Hannah wears between a 3 and 4, and it fits perfectly!
I don't know about you, but I think she is pleased with the end result...and so am I!!!
Happy Knitting!
Sharon
2 comments:
Oh my she's gorgeous - love how proud she is!
She.looks.so.adorable! LOVE the dress! LOVE the red shoes! LOVE the bolero!!
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