Thursday, February 17, 2011

2011 - Item 8


Pattern:  Leafy Shrug by Stitchymama (Katherine Oxlade Knack)
Yarn:  Panda Magnum Soft, 1 ball (black)
Needles:  5mm and 4.5mm for the edging

Finally Isabelle put this on so I could photograph it, but judging by the top photo I should have waited until it was cooler so she wasnt so annoyed.  I loved how this turned out and it was so quick and easy to knit.  Perfect for the cooler nights of summer.  The only change I made was to cast on 44 sts for each sleeve and knit 8 rows in K2, P2 instead of garter stitch.  Then I picked up sts for the bands and just knit the same for 8 rows and cast off.  I think it looks great and I have been told not to knit one for her cousin because she wants something nice just for herself.  I guess I should take that as a compliment!

16 comments:

Kate said...

Its fabulous Sue!
i LOVE it!
My girls would too.
I hope you are having a great week.

Thimbleanna said...

Very CUTE! That top picture is pretty funny too!

Daisy said...

It looks great. I can see why she wants it to herself!

Sandra said...

Yes you should! Isabelle reminds me so much of Hedera - I am totally forbidden to make something Hedera likes (but hers, ofcourse).
And your daughter is growing, my friend! I can remember her from you blog's beginnings!
And, not to forget - shrug is great!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

so gorgeous!! well done!

bec said...

Haha, cute pic- our supermodels don't know how lucky they are, we are very kind on them! Great shrug, i've never worn one, but might have to get one. And yes, that is a nice compliment!

Seaside Siblings said...

Looks lovely! I have 2 leafy shrugs for my girls, they are just perfect for this time of year.

Michele Saunders said...

This is so very cute! It looks great on your daughter!

Liz said...

But she wouldn't mind if you knit one for me...right? ;)

Anne (I should be sleeping) said...

You should definately take it as a compliment!
It's such a lovely pattern, and looks nice on both little ones and older ones too.
Nice work :)

Jodie said...

It looks great Sue!!!

Hugs - Jodie

Ann said...

Looks great!

Anonymous said...

It looks great. I am sure she will enjoy wearing it. You may end up knitting another one for her!

Anonymous said...

oh you must stop! 8 items already, its too much!! this is just lovely tho, it suits her so well!

Oiyi said...

It looks so pretty on her.

Connys Cottage said...

I like it.

Lovely...


Conny