Here is the second completed sweater - done with the same yarn (different colourway, although still 'denim' blue) and using the same basic pattern as the one I showed you in my previous post...
And....here's another little completed cross stich project - our #1 grandie is currently reading Harry Potter books so I thought he'd enjoy having a themed bookmark.
The lettering around the bottom reads "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'.
Today's quote..."If I waited until I had all my ducks in a row, I'd never get across the street. Sometimes you just have to gather up what you've got and make a run for it"
Wow the denim sweater looks just like a little denim jacket...how sweet is that! Love the idea of the "dignity scarf"....and wouldn't those apple coasters make lovely pot holders when the pattern is enlarged??
ReplyDeleteI've always been a sucker for a guy dressed in denim (no matter what his age!) so I couldn't resist making sweaters with this yarn. And what a great idea for apple pot holders!
DeleteAnother gorgeous sweater. And I love that bookmark - cute and clever and you put the fun in functional. I can see that scarf as an art smock for the littles in a smaller size.
ReplyDeleteI try to create fun things for the grandies - one day they won't appreciate hand made things so I'd better get my dibs in now!
DeleteThe sweater and bookmark are cute.
ReplyDeleteThe hippo is adorable.
I like the dignity scar design. It looks more comfortable to wear than a bulky knit.
That hippo, even though I'm not a hippo 'person', certainly made me smile.
DeleteI'd never come across dignity scarves before but what a wonderful thing for seniors in particular. They want to look stylish and having to wear a bib has to be demeaning.
About getting my ducks in a row: first find my ducks.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely little cardi there.
ah, those elusive ducks!!! Funny how they wander off in all directions.
DeletePerfect boy sweaters for those sweet little grandsons! And what a perfect gift for a Harry Potter fan. Clever too.
ReplyDeleteI just hope the sweaters will fit! When I don't see the boys in person it's hard to really judge their size.
DeleteYou are so good at the things you do! Those little sweaters are wonderful! Your little guys are definitely going to be dressed to a T this winter and warm too! Now I am going to take a look at the virtual quilt show.
ReplyDeleteThey'll be warm as long as they fit - I think they will and quite probably might be a little large. No worries on that though, kids do tend to grow!
DeleteAnother beautifully knitted sweater! Lucky, lucky grandsons. :) And what a cute bookmark! I'm thinking that will be a forever favorite for its recipient.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun knitting the sweaters now but I'm not sure that will carry over to when they grow too much more!
DeleteThe cardigan is perfect for your GS, the H Potter bookmark with the saying made me laugh. I can see why you Had to smile at the hippo. I sure did. Love the coasters.
ReplyDeleteThe saying on the HP bookmark is a quote from the books so it was fitting for the theme. Also used up a scrap of denim from my stash.
DeleteAnother beautiful sweater and I know your grandson will love the HP themed bookmark! Have a lovely weekend! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying making the sweaters and that's partially because I really do like the Lion Brand Jeans yarn. And I hope he likes the bookmark!
DeleteThe sweaters are so nice! The bookmark is adorable. He'll love it.
ReplyDeleteI must admit I'd love one of those sweaters for myself but then I remember how much knitting is involved and I get over it.
DeleteLove the denim blue yarn. Sweater is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a sucker for denim and when I saw that yarn I couldn't resist.
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