I started this sweater for our oldest grandson last Christmas and got bogged down for two reasons.... #1 - it was going to be too big and #2 - I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to make the hood look right. So it got put in the time out box until recently when I decided it was either finish or frog time. I took the hood off and just replaced it with a simple ribbing around the neck.
And - I also finished these....four pairs of sleep pants for #2 son and daughter-in-love.
It's impossible to take decent pictures of lounge pants!! So, they're simply in a pile so you can at least see my fabric choices. All flannelette. Men's are made using McCall's 4244 and women's are McCall's 4979.
Today's quote...."The rest of your life could be the best of your life"
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who puts knitting aside for various reasons. I am finishing a couple of little sweaters myself. It's not only quilts that end up as UFOs around here. I'm working on them slowly - both the knitting ones and the quilting ones. That sweater is a nice pattern and it's fortunate for your grandson that you saved it.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally put things in a time out and tend to finish them....or totally scuttle them. This was a rare exception. Glad it's done and on it's way outta here!
DeleteThe sweater looks great and I bet your grandson has grown quite a bit since last year so the sizing will be just right now too!! Cute fabrics for the sleep pants! Have a great weekend! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteYes, he's most definitely grown so hopefully it will fit him this year. I can't credit the pattern designer because I've totally lost it somewhere (might have gotten rid of it knowing I couldn't make it come together properly).
DeleteThe jumper looks good with the crew collar...I'm not sure if I saw the hood in an earlier post. The casual pants will be appreciated with winter coming on.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I showed this sweater before (altho' it's quite possible!). My kids love the sleep/lounge pants and it seems I'm 'on' for repeats as they wear them out.
DeleteGreat work Mary Anne! It’s nice to have a finish!
ReplyDeleteThe sleep pants look good too!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
YEs, it's great to have a finish, particularly when it's something I've had in the time out corner for far too long.
DeleteNice sweater. Eye candy pictures are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to make landscapes like those!
DeleteYou found the perfect solution for the sweater! And the sleep pants look so comfy. Fantastic work, as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee. I'm just glad I was able to salvage the sweater and didn't have to do an entire re-knit.
DeleteAre you quite sure you don't have a magic want hiding away. I am always amazed as to the amount of pretties you finish in such little time. Love that sweet jumper. It is perfect for a little boy.
ReplyDeleteI very rarely sit idle - drives me nuts - so I'm always working on something. Sewing is done throughout the day and then I switch over to knit/crochet in the evenings in front of the tv. So, sad to say, no magic wand - it's just called getting bored easily!
DeleteThat low tolerance for boredom causes great productivity. And skill, from all the practice. Lovely stuff, again.
ReplyDeleteI've never been able to sit and actually do nothing - other than in the car (as a passenger, not the driver...lol). I can last about ten minutes and then I start getting antsy.
DeleteHi Maryanne beautiful finishes my friend ,love your grandson's jumper,hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend xx
ReplyDeleteThank you m'dear - it's a long w'end here (Canadian Thanksgiving).
DeleteWhat nice gifts you've made there. I sometimes put projects in time out and later I can think with a clearer head whether they will work, or if they need to go (or be frogged). :)
ReplyDeleteI don't very often put anything into a time out - it's either finished or trashed and I get on with something else. This one hung on for two reasons - I hated to frog all that knitting and (probably even more to the point) I completely forgot about it.
DeleteWish I was as far along on my Christmas gifts. You're such a talented knitter.
ReplyDeleteI make most of my gifts so I have to start early! Plus we have a new wee grandson arriving the end of the January and I simply HAVE to do my grandmotherly duty and make him some things! Hmmm - as for being a talented knitter, not so much! If it's a complicated pattern I steer clear.....simple is my thing.
DeleteLittle mystery: your Thanksgiving post shows up in my feed -- Happy Thanksgiving! -- but when I click on the link I get an error message saying the post doesn't exist.
ReplyDeleteHah hah. Sorry about that! I accidentally hit 'publish' and had forgotten that I needed to add the quiet book pictures. Had to wait until this morning to have the right light to use the camera. It's there now....sorry to confuse you!
DeleteWorth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteExcellent finishes dear. Your Christmas gift giving is truly completing long ahead of hectic pressure season. I love handmade practical gifts for loved ones and friends. You are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. I think I'm pretty much done with Christmas making - other than a few little things. Now I can play with things that are baby-sized!
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