of sentimental value

A wrap top for littleone, which, like the disappearing cardigan, is bound with sentimentality and meaning. Started during a time of overwhelming anxiety and helplessness :: finished during a time of resolution and moving forward. Not only that, but I loved the process of making it. The repetitive ribbing and unique construction providing just enough interest, without being overwhelming or complicated. The combination of knit + fabric...just think of the possibilities! And I love how it turned out. The color. The polka dots. The stretchiness. Perfect for a baby that will no doubt grow like a weed.

pattern :: wrap cardigan {second size}, written by the incredibly talented Alison of 6.5 st and is available here {the pattern is very well written - clear, concise and easy to follow - if you're nervous about sewing the knit piece to the fabric, just follow the directions and use lots of pins, it worked perfectly for me and I'm not the most experienced of sewers}

yarn :: debblie bliss baby cashmerino in color 340700 {it took 3 balls and about a meter of a fourth ball - this could have been avoided had the quality of the first two balls been better - they were each made up of 4 or 5 strands of yarn that were tied together, which meant lots of ends to weave in}

fabric :: can't quite remember the name of it, but it is from purl

Comments

[Kuky]

It's beautiful! I'm so tempted to get that pattern but I have a list so long of all the knitting I want to do. And now with me knitting so rarely I have no hopes of ever finishing that list so I better not add to it. :)

[sandra]

just lovely! :)

[Melissa]

Fabulous - I love the vibrant red and the polka dots are great

[Ruthie]

Gorgeous! I just bought myself the pattern about a week ago. :)

[Mefuza]

your baby is going to be a well dressed baby.

[molly]

Ooh - if only the pattern came in my size.

[Anne Marie]

I love how it turned out. The choise of colour, the polka dotted fabric. Just beautiful. Keep coming back to this photo in flickr and never grow tired of looking at it. I will have to make one, one day.

[Ella]

it turned out beautifully! i do own this pattern but i have no idea when i'll actually tackle it. Thanks for sharing. it's inspiring to see how beautiful the wrap can be.