Finished: I am generally don't really like the look of crocheted clothing, but this pattern persuaded me to give it a try and it was very simple and the pattern was easy to follow.
It is the Fair Isle Style Kids Cardigan from this Etsy shop.
I used itchy wool that I had on hand for my first attempt. It is a couple of sizes too big for Emmy but I think it will make a good play sweater. I am planning to start another using some soft fingering weight wool that I bartered with a customer in a pretty pink which should result in a size to fit an infant.
Reading: The Big-Little World of Doc Pritham by Dorothy Clarke Wilson - a nonfiction read about the life and times of an old Maine doctor. Our little rural library has held on to many older books such as this one.
Listening: Anne of Green Gables that I downloaded from Books Should Be Free . On a morning such as this morning, at -23 degrees, we listened to a couple of chapters while sitting as close to the wood stove as possible.
Joining in with Ginny today.
I truly enjoy reading your blog and am envious of your simple living. Did you give any thoughts to selling your photos? Your outdoor pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI usually don't like crotcheted clothing either but this is adorable! I can see a summer version made from cotton before my inner eye - it would look wonderfully old-fashioned don't you think?
ReplyDeleteI cannot, cannot, cannot think of anything I would rather do than listen to Anne of Green Gables sitting by a woodstove with a cup of tea and a biscuit....oh thank you so much for that image, and stay warm!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely cardi. I'd love to do it in heather shades - greys and lilacs and soft blues, for an autumn cardi
ReplyDeleteI love this cardigan! Beautiful color! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cardigan. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteWow - that cardigan looks great. I am not a fan of crocheted clothing myself but that really does look nice.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful sweater!...just love your simply living!
ReplyDeleteCorinne
I love the colour of this!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater looks great - your daughter is lucky that her mother can make her such a great piece of clothing. The wood buttons are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crochet cardigan. I have made a few crocheted cardigans for children (one that looked like it had crayons on it) I don't particularly like adult crocheted cardigans but childrens are fine.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cute cardigan! Love the buttons too.:-)
ReplyDeleteStay warm and enjoy your evening!
This sweater...beautiful! Love it and it looks warm. My library also has older books and that is what I love about it....so charming!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love it...I so wish I could crochet!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! It is beautiful Tonya!
ReplyDelete:)Lisa
Like you, I generally don't like crocheted jumpers or cardigans, but this! This is a real beauty.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
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