Let's clap really, really hard for the special sweater we see today! (Sorry, too much TV with the kids :0)
Here it is, The Pirate Sweater in the flesh! I finally bit the bullet and helped Brian clean up his room, and found the sweater packed in his suitcase for his next big trip. On to the particulars!
Pattern: Pirate Sweater, from Adorable Knits for Tiny Tots, by Zoe Mellor.
Yarn: GGH Bali (a machine washable cotton/acrylic blend), 3 skeins of blue, 2 dark brown and 1 bone.
Needle size: US size 4 straights
Started: August 2006
Finished: December 2006.
If I hadn't procrastinated so much on the intarsia, it would have been finished and tucked away well in advance, but you know. It was just so intimidating! Now I know better. I knit the largest size, for a 4-5 year old, and it just fits. I didn't even think to check the measurements on an existing sweater, something I plan to do in the future. Ah, well, it fits now, and is much loved - which is the important thing. I'm pretty proud of myself, I haven't knit a whole lot of "big" projects, and this was such a success.
Charity, that is one fabulous sweater!He's so cute, and it really is quite obvious how much he loves that sweater. I thought that was so sweet, had it packed for the next trip, heh.Really Great Knitting! YAY YAY YAY
Posted by: Marianne | January 06, 2007 at 01:55 PM
It's easy to see how impressed Brian is. That will be a treasured sweater.
Posted by: Karen | January 06, 2007 at 02:01 PM
Brian looks so happy with his sweater, and it's just so cute of him to pack it in his suitcase.
Posted by: opportunityknits | January 06, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Awesome job on the sweater! The little fella seems to be enjoying it!
Posted by: Shelley | January 06, 2007 at 03:56 PM
He looks like he's about to explode with happiness - what a great reward for a demanding project! The sweater looks awesome.
Posted by: Ruth | January 06, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Awe, it's great! Look how happy he is showing off his wonderful sweater!
Posted by: lexa | January 06, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Clapping here on Vancouver Island, yay!!!! You did a great job, and I bet the best part is seeing how thrilled Brian is.
Posted by: Brenda | January 06, 2007 at 07:17 PM
It's adorable! Great job!
Posted by: Tammy | January 06, 2007 at 11:30 PM
So glad you found it ...he obviously loves it to bits.
Posted by: angie Cox | January 07, 2007 at 12:45 AM
Wow! Absolutely wow!!! This sweater is amazing, and Brian looks so super cute and happy with it! I'm sure he'll be wearing it very often - and rightly so as it's a truly great piece that you did!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | January 07, 2007 at 03:41 AM
That looks wonderful. No wonder he loves it. I really like the colours you used for it too. There'll be no stopping you with intarsia now! Well done.
Posted by: Rain | January 07, 2007 at 12:53 PM
That looks so cool! It was packed away in his suitcase:) he wanted to make sure that sweater was going with him on his next trip.LOL Such a cutie too. Your colorwork is simply amazing to look at.
Posted by: KnitPastis | January 07, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Fantastic! Look how much he loves his sweater!
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | January 07, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 07, 2007 at 06:26 PM
What a fabulous sweater for your cutey patooky Brian. You can do anything! You and Knitter - Here you roar!Thanks for the Shawl help.
Posted by: Gina | January 07, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Ohhh - he looks SO thrilled! Such a little cutie and so proud of all your hard work :) Nice to have such an appreciative recipient. He wears it well.
Posted by: jen | January 08, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Yarrrr....Looks great!
Posted by: Chrissy | January 08, 2007 at 06:25 PM
That is one happy little pirate. He obviously loves it sooo much! Great job and now you know you can knit anything. The bag is really cute and what's the yarn your using on the socks? I love the patterning.
Posted by: barbp | January 08, 2007 at 06:28 PM
He looks so happy in his sweater! It really turned out great, and his smile has to be worth any pain the intarsia gave you :-)ps. Peter says he really looks like you.
Posted by: Areli | January 08, 2007 at 07:11 PM
I love it!!!! What a great job you did!!!
Posted by: Alisha | January 08, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Oh, lovely job on the colorwork! The sweater turned out great, and that's quite a handsome little model you found to wear it. But, Charity....wouldn't a skull and crossbones by definition be...well, OUT of the flesh? = )
Posted by: Ms. Knitingale | January 09, 2007 at 06:10 PM
This sweater is completely adorable. ALMOST as cute as the model! You really do amazing work. It is precious and I am betting it is soft and comfy, too! Congrats on the exceptional finished handknit!
Posted by: Kristy | January 09, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Awesome! That turned out great and it's obvious he loves it and maybe posing for pictures too.Good job on it!
Posted by: Dorothy | January 10, 2007 at 10:55 AM
awesome job!!!
Posted by: Becca | January 12, 2007 at 07:37 PM
I'm making this, I love your colour scheme, I'm a bit concerned over the size, but we'll see how it goes!
Posted by: Claire | July 10, 2008 at 02:10 AM