Here is the finished February Baby Sweater! Nothing seems more springy to me than a bright, grass green sweater with happy daisy buttons, and how fitting to debut this little treasure on St. Patrick's Day! (Totally unplanned, of course, as most of my clever moments are.) I had a heck of a time getting this shade of green to show itself properly in these photos, but the top one is most true.
Particulars:
Pattern: February Baby Sweater, Knitter's Almanac
Yarn: Knitpicks Shine Sport, Grass, just over two skeins (about 107g by weight, before buttons)
Needles: 3.75mm
Modifications: The only change I made to this pattern was to knit the sleeves in the round, so as to avoid seaming entirely. EZ isn't overly helpful in explaining this sweater, and it gave me some measure of frustration as I tried to figure out what on earth she meant in her sleeve explanation. I went to bed exasperated, and woke up inspired the next morning, quickly jumping out of bed to get the sleeves properly underway. I love this pattern, and have some Classic Elite Skye Tweed in the stash that I plan to use for a sweater for Liam (minus the lace). I've been impressed by all the great versions of this pattern I've seen out there, and am happy I gave it a go. Usually, when I see a really popular pattern that so many people are knitting, I am less interested in trying it myself, I'm so glad I didn't discount this one! I had planned to use simple wooden buttons, but fell in love with the daisies instead. They just seemed to fit so nicely, and I hope the soon-to-arrive recipient gets a lot of wear out of this.
I just love this little sweater! The color is wonderful & the daisy buttons are the perfect touch- almost makes me wish I had someone little to knit for (almost- but I'll wait a few more years, thank you very much :-P)
Posted by: meg | March 17, 2008 at 03:52 PM
EZ isn't overly helpful explaining anything which is both freeing and annoying.
Cute sweater! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Posted by: Carrie K | March 17, 2008 at 04:30 PM
How sweet!
Posted by: tiennie | March 17, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Brenda | March 17, 2008 at 06:30 PM
It looks fabulous - perfect for spring!
Posted by: Ruth | March 17, 2008 at 06:40 PM
What a beautiful sweater. The colour is absolutely gorgeous! You did a wonderful job!!
Posted by: Kristeen | March 17, 2008 at 07:16 PM
I love your sweater. It's on my list of things to knit. I'm hoping that with a boy color it'll be acceptable for Mackenzie? (Baby boy number 2's name!) Or do you think this pattern is too girlie?
Posted by: Robyn | March 17, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Oooh, Charity, that's just Beautiful, and so very Sweet, Love the fresh green and those little daisy buttons? Precious!
Hee, EZ and her pithy instructions, I've been known to have a frustrated moment or two with them also :^)
Posted by: marianne | March 17, 2008 at 07:34 PM
The daisy buttons are perfect!!! So Sweet!
Great work
Posted by: Colleen | March 17, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Very cute! I love the color.
Posted by: Tammy | March 17, 2008 at 09:26 PM
It's a real classic and I love your version. Those little daisies on the green are very sweet.
Posted by: Sarah | March 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
I agree with you about knitting what everyone else is knitting. Knitting Lemmings perhaps?
Posted by: Brenda Harris | March 18, 2008 at 07:36 AM
OMG! The grass green with daisy buttons are perfect!!!!!! Nice job!
Posted by: Mary | March 18, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I love it! The perfect spring sweater - and the buttons are charming.
Posted by: Laura | March 18, 2008 at 10:46 AM
That is a happy little sweater indeed. Lovely!
Posted by: Cornflower | March 18, 2008 at 02:19 PM
So darn cute! I love the buttons.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 18, 2008 at 02:23 PM
So. Cute. Oh, it's just adorable!
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | March 18, 2008 at 04:53 PM
That is SO CUTE!! I love the color (green's my fave), and those little buttons, perfect!
Posted by: Sheri | March 18, 2008 at 06:32 PM
so cute! and the buttons are the absolutely perfect counterpoint!
Posted by: marti | March 19, 2008 at 11:35 AM
That sweater is adorable! I love it! And the shade of green is perfect for St. Patrick's Day and Spring! The buttons are sooo cute - love 'em!
Posted by: Shelley | March 20, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Its so cheery :)
Posted by: Felicia | March 23, 2008 at 01:41 AM
What a cheerful sweater!
Have you knit anything for your little one on the way?
Posted by: Fiberjoy | March 25, 2008 at 09:21 PM
I love that little jacket and the buttons are perfect .
Posted by: angie | April 01, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Hasbu | April 10, 2008 at 04:54 AM
Gorgeous sweater! I love the color.
I do like working with the knitpicks sock yarn, it's so nice and soft. I have also used shine sport and had success with that as well.
Posted by: Pam | April 13, 2008 at 04:32 AM