Monday, July 6, 2009

Pulli

We went on a weekend vacation, and I was determined to finish this pullover for Cupcake. Started in mid May, it was high-time it was done. I have a big finishing problem, but it is getting better.



Again, another top-down pattern and this one is from Knitting Pure and Simple. Mine was supposed to look something like this (Ravelry link), but I made my own concoction (!) I was worried I would run out of yarn, so I shorted the sleeves. I also made a split roll neck--see details at the end of this blog post.



One sec. Didnt I just say I was worried of running out of yarn? Then who is the peeking behind Pulli?



Its a hat. In the beginning, I was so bummed out that I had underestimated the yardage. Pulli's sleeves must be pissed. Anyway, I decided to make a hat.



I might be exaggerating due to sheer joy, but this hat pattern gave the best crown decreases ever (use Version I of the pattern). I hate it when baby hats turn out like couch potatoes. All lumpy and shapeless on the top. And of course, for extra flavor, I added buttons from stash. I am glad I did--the project was looking a little lifeless without them.



Pattern for Pulli: Baby Pullover #214
Pattern for Pulli's Hat: Purple Baby Hats (Version I)
Size: 6-12 months
Yarn: Filatura Lanarota Chaco
Needles: US 8 and US 6 for ribbing
Modifications for Pulli:
1. Shorted the length of the sleeves--I knitted until I finished decreasing four times.
2. I read on Ravelry that for some, the neck was too tight. So I decided to make a split neck by picking up stitches at the neck, but not joining in a round.
3. Added buttons for extra accent interest.

27 comments:

Knitting B said...

That is one very adorable sweater and hat set!

mooncalf said...

Really cute! Loved your granny blankie too. One of the best things about drowning in WIPs is that sometimes you get a big flurry of FOs!

Team Knit ! said...

what an adorable set!! I love the tweedy yarn you chose, and the button detailing is perfect. Great job!!

- Julie

Mare said...

So Sweet! I love the set!

Jennifer said...

I said it before and I'll say it again...CUTE!! This is going to be one nicely decked-out baby ;)

Pheelya said...

Too cute!!

Oiyi said...

An adorable baby set! The buttons makes it special.

DHB said...

How cute! I love the button detail. I've make the Easy Baby Cardigan that's also by Pure and Simple knitting and I'm working on a second. So easy and quick to make. I may have to make a hat to match. Thanks for sharing the link.

Tzugumi said...

Oh it's really lovely! I really like it!

Pavithra said...

Very cute! Lovely button arrangement. Cozy and fashionable set for cupcake!

BloreKnitter said...

Cute pullover. What a neat idea to add buttons! I agree, the pullover and the hat look bright because of the buttons.

Homecooked said...

This looks so cute! The buttons really make the sweater set look all the more adorable!

Paige said...

Cupcake's gonna love it!

annmarie said...

a lovely little set for an October baby! :)

mazhalai said...

cant wait to see it on cupcake :)

Preeti said...

Just love this tweedy yarn - it looks so warm and comfy!

Rebekah said...

this is so adorable! I love the button accents on the hat and sweater

sue said...

Oh it does look extra cute with the buttons. I love the tweediness too. Perfect set!

Alexandra said...

Very cute! I love the buttons!

rosa p. said...

it is absolutly CUTE! love the choice of yarn. and those buttons!

Crudmonkey said...

Thanks for your comment. I love those buttons - so cute!

sweetp said...

Its lovely, especially the buttons, it just finishes them off beautifully

A Homely Heroine said...

What a beautiful blue yarn, the specks of colours are really brought out by those buttons. What a great set!

Sam said...

Love your version of this sweater. It is super cute, and the addition of the buttons is a great idea.

t does wool said...

oooh...excellent hat and pull...love it!!

Amrita said...

Awesome set! Love the way the buttons are so coordinated and well-placed. Very cute!

patty-jean said...

I Love it!!! This is definately a pattern I want to try! Thanks!