4.05.2012

knitting away....

i've been working away at a little gift for a very cute little man. he's not my little man... i'm making the size 18 months...


and i'm making the larger size as he will grow into it, and i knew i'd be late in getting it done. and also... i'm hoping he'll slow down in the growing thing for a little while, so we can enjoy him wearing it ;) haha. though we'll see! i've been told he's already wearing 9 month sized clothing, and he was only born in january!

so far so good though. and i think he'll look very dapper indeed.
the pattern? gramps cardigan by kate oates. i'm knitting this in knit picks swish dk, and it's so very soft! this is the first time i've ever ordered yarn online.. and it's a scary thing for me, because i like to be able to touch the yarn before i buy it.. but i'm not disappointed in the least.  it helps that my knit night girls have all ordered from knit picks before, and i've seen their yarn :) haha.
i'm using a 3.5mm and a 4.0mm needle.
and so far... i love how it looks.
what do you think?

i started the first sleeve just the other day... and it's knitting up quickly. i've decided to magic loop it. i don't have 4.0mm dpns in the knit picks. and i'd really prefer to knit with my fave needles. wouldn't you?

sometimes i forget how much i enjoy doing cables... it's nice to be reminded of it. the next step will be to find the perfect buttons to go along with it... i want something kind of grown up.. to go with the gramps style.. ya know? any tips? any fave places to scope out for buttons??

what's on your needles these days? have you knitted this cardi before? once it's done, i'll have lots more notes to share, but in the meantime, let's just look at the pretty cables, ok? xo


17 comments:

  1. Oh, I think I have a couple of boys who would look so handsome in that pattern. I love the colour you chose, too. Such a lovely gift!
    I haven't bought from this shop before but this is the style of button that sweater conjures up...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96458483/brown-leather-vintage-buttons-circa-1940

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    1. those buttons are gorgeous! and possibly perfect! thanks for the link! xo

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  2. I love this pattern and am actually going to knit it for a friend who's pregnant. Just need to find some yarn first. Love it in grey!

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    1. ohh thanks! my vote is knitpicks! i've seen it knit up in madelinetosh too... looovely. xo

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    2. $40 for a baby sweater though.... don't know if I can do that. Plus I'm making her two things :)

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  3. This is so beautiful! I love that cross over stitch!

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  4. Yummy cables!!! What a little little guy to be getting this special knit! I just might have to add this gem to my queue and maybe try knitting it for my little man in the fall. Can't wait to see it finished! :)

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    1. i'm totally enjoying it! though the pattern is a little vague on what to do with the cables on the neck yoke decrease... so far everything is going well though! xo

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  5. i love the gramps cardy - very lovely cables!
    I miss knitting wee boy knits, my boy is so big now....and his three sisters so girly in comparison :)
    I'll have to find another wee man to knit for!

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    1. thank you!! i think you should cast on just because ;) i bet there will be a very cute little boy who will just HAVE to wear it. haha. that or you can make big sweaters for your boy. but that IS more yarn... ho hummm the tough things about being a knitter ;) xo

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  6. I love it! I would love to knit this but you're the second person that's mentioned "vagueness" with the pattern, which scares me a little...can you explain further?

    I think leather buttons would be great, but pewter buttons might be nice too.

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    1. well so far i seem to be ok with the pattern. but once it's finished i'll be able to have better notes on it. and i'll be sure to share :) and you're right on the buttons... hrmm i'll have to keep thinking about it. i wish i just had buttons on hand here... ;)xo

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  7. It looks great! I really must start taking better notes! This one was a lesson in that!

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  8. Beautiful little sweater, and the color is great!

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