Monday, June 4, 2007

Look, Ma, No Pattern!

I can't remember where I learned this stitch pattern - it's:
[k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk] with a selvedge stitch on each end, so you cast on any multiple of 11 plus 2. But I like it, and the yarn wanted to be in it, so I used the Phildar yarn I bought in France to make a cute little lace sweater... we're going to a 7-year-old's birthday party next week, so Emily is just a temporary model (albeit a cute one!).

I'm pretty proud of the outcome... I enjoy patterns, but successful winging it is just so satisfying!





Details:
Phildar Auteuil yarn, Iris colorway - 3 balls
10mm (US size 15) needles for cast on
3.75mm (US size 5) needles for remainder of project
~16 yards narrow polyester ribbon for edging
3.75mm (US F/5) crochet hook for edging

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Very pretty pattern!! And what a Ham Emily is!!!

Lisa said...

OMG she is seven going on fifteen! Stop growing up, Emily!!!!!

Cute sweater, too. ;)

Ducktastic said...

OMG, too cute! I love the sweater, and your daughter is adorable!

Batty said...

Very cute, both the daughter and the sweater!

Unknown said...

Adorable sweater. Makes me wish I knew how to knit. :o)

Anonymous said...

Very lovely - I've never learned how to knit (I do crochet from time to time) - if I could make cute sweaters like this I guess I'll have to learn!

Stefaneener said...

Both the sweater and the model are simply lovely.

grannymar said...

I think I have found my new project for the Autumn/Winter.

Have you ever used Recycled Sari Silk?

I like the sound of it but since it is unavailable in Ireland I have no chance to try it.