I had to buy yarn this weekend. I had to. See, Katie has a sweater that she has worn to pieces, literally. It went through the wash this week, and came out falling apart. When I looked at it, I saw that this sweater was a size 6X. How on earth she's been wearing it all this time, I have no idea, but it has to be at least 4 years old. For goodness sake, she's wearing a size 12 now! Anyway, she was very sad, and so I told her that if she wanted I would try to knit her a new one. Off to the yarn store I went, and found this yarn I knew she would love. It's Sirdar Denim Ultra, which is super chunky, and is much thicker than any yarn I've used before. However, it's similar in appearance to the old yarn (although not pink), and is soft and machine washable, which are good qualities in things for my children.
We then spent the better part of the afternoon looking for a pattern. What did she want? Why, one Just Like The Old One! Groan. I was at the point of just designing my own pattern, when we came across this one (Ravelry link). Hooray for Ravelry! The requirements? It had to be knee length, use toggle buttons, and have cables down the front and the sleeves, as well as having a hood. She's excited about this one, even though I'm having to knit the 2 year old size because of the gauge differences, and I still think she's going to swim in it. But maybe she'll be able to wear it for the next four years!
That's a sweet little cardigan, I'm going to see if Kaelen likes it, too. I find it really hard to find nice patterns for their age group.
Posted by: Knittypants | January 28, 2008 at 09:40 AM
It's a very pretty color. I'm sure she'll love it!
Posted by: Sheri | January 28, 2008 at 11:04 AM
cute! can't wait to see the FO... I need a hoodie too and am still looking at patterns.
I can't believe it was a 6x and she's a 12 now! wow, sure got your money's worth outa that sweater!
Posted by: Colleen | January 28, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Charity, that's a gorgeous colour and soft and machine washable is always good for kids,eh?
but.....sigh..... I really am going to have to 'get in line' for Ravelry, aren't I.....:^) I don't get to 'see' it.....
Posted by: marianne | January 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Love the pattern - isn't Ravelry brilliant for coming to the rescue.
I'm a fan of the Sirdar Denim yarns - they feel very soft - just wish they had more colours, you've found a pretty shade there - and that weight should knit up quick!
Posted by: Sarah | January 28, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Are you 'frecklegirl'? I just received an 'invite' to Ravelry in my email.... I hadn't even asked to sign up.... hmmmmm? :^)
Posted by: marianne | January 28, 2008 at 05:47 PM
nope, you're Northernknitter.... hmmmmm.... who's frecklegirl?!?
Posted by: marianne | January 28, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Lovely colour Charity, can't wait to see it knit!!
Posted by: Jo | January 29, 2008 at 03:06 AM
That is a sweet pattern!
Posted by: Cornflower | January 29, 2008 at 05:41 AM
she will be just adorable in the new sweater! Its got to make you smile that she loved the older sweater so much that she wore it for so long. I'd save a small piece of it to add to her memory box if you could...
Posted by: mari | January 30, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I am so loving the Ravelry pattern finder! Thanks for pointing me over there ((hugs))
Posted by: meg | January 30, 2008 at 12:37 PM