Last night, I washed and blocked the sweater I gave my son for Christmas. (He had a long Christmas break, and just left for the west coast this afternoon.) I wouldn’t ordinarily wash and block a sweater so soon after finishing it, but in this case it was a necessity. He has worn it virtually every waking hour since I gave it to him. I’m not exaggerating. Nor am I complaining. It’s wonderful to see someone get so much use out of a hand knit garment.
That’s why I was perfectly happy to knit him a new pair of gloves after he lost one of his on this trip. He went down to my stash and chose a skein of Austermann Step Sock Yarn, and this was the result:
He says he likes them, and I believe him. Here is a quick little photo I took with an iPhone while we were sitting together at the airport.
Gloves and newly washed sweater. It may not surprise you that a second sweater for him is already on the needles — more on that project when there’s a bit more to show and tell.
PS From Susan — I love the gloves. I also want to thank Surly for taking the time to give our blog a makeover! I think it looks much better and our patterns are easier to find. There are a few more changes to come, but I like what she has done so far.
THe Wonders of Motherhood! ahhhhhh it does a body good 🙂
Comment by Michelle — January 20, 2011 @ 7:34 pm
I bet that feels soooo good to knit him something out of love and then for him to love both so much!
Comment by Kay — January 20, 2011 @ 8:06 pm
It’s awesome that you have such a knitworthy son! You must have raise him right 🙂
Comment by Marcia — January 20, 2011 @ 9:36 pm
It feels so good when someone you knit for is knitworthy. Cant’ wait to see the new sweater.
Comment by Beverly — January 20, 2011 @ 11:36 pm
Do you use a pattern for those gloves? Or is it one that just lives in your head? If the former, I’d love to know which one. . .
Comment by ElizabethD — January 21, 2011 @ 11:28 am
I hope you gave him a stern lecture on Do Not Put The Hand-Knit Sweater Into The Washer Or Dryer. Kids, even college-educated ones, can do amazingly dumb things unless they are taught better. Such a lovely sweater!
Comment by kmkat — January 22, 2011 @ 1:50 am
Oh, finding a good knitting recipient is even better than finding a great yarn to increase your output. The gloves are great – so nearly identical, and yet not.
Comment by twinsetellen — January 22, 2011 @ 6:57 pm
As Sterling’s roomate I see him wear this sweater literally every day. It’s a great sweater and it’s clear he loves it very much. I am astounded at kmkat. He is a really smart kid and cares alot about the sweater. I am sure he washes it correctly.
Comment by RealizingCollectiveLiberationThroughYarm — January 30, 2011 @ 6:08 am