I am so happy that Laura’s Pickpocket is finally done! 🙂 This picture shows it blocking today:
Saturday, I had Laura try it on just to make sure it would fit before weaving in the ends and blocking…it fits!!
Laura opted for a closer fit, so I used a size XS for the body. You may notice that she also opted out of the red stripe at the shoulders. She did not want the sleeves tight, however, so I did the armhole depth of the size small. I picked up a sleeve and knit the whole thing without realizing that my small circumference gauge was tighter…so the sleeve was skin tight! I ripped it out and picked up more sts. It was perfect. Or will be after the magic of blocking.
I used Berroco Vintage, which is 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon, colors Black and Sour Cherries. I hope it holds a block! It is nice, very reasonable priced, yarn, but I do prefer wool!
She is wearing her “Replacement Rikke” in the picture, but she thought it seemed poofier and that the top belly button was more of an “inny” than the other one. I reworked the decreases and think it is much improved. She also asked for a PINK hat. Yes, I said pink. Not black, PINK!! I almost fell over! She wants a hat to go with her new sweatshirt. So, I found some pretty hand dyed yarn at Amazing Threads – Claudia Hand Painted Merino Worsted (Desire) Color Bubble Gum – that is a tonal pink and white. Should be pretty!
Lots of knittin’ for the DD!!
Looks like she is so knit worthy!,
Comment by Penny — October 23, 2018 @ 7:36 am
With our children, their wish is our command. Love the sweater on her and adore that beautiful shade of pink for the hat. Bought your pattern recently and so glad I did!
Comment by Chloe — October 23, 2018 @ 9:49 am
Love the sweater for your DD! She looks amazing in the sweater and Rikke! I must have some of that pink yarn from Amazing Threads – it’s pink perfection!
Comment by Kathy W. — October 23, 2018 @ 10:13 am