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February 12, 2008
A Sweater? Really? Yes! Really!
How is it that I can knit 4 pairs of socks since the start of the new year but it takes me 4 months to knit a simple cabled sweater? I don't know either.
Whatever the reason, I finally finished the Child's Cable Sweater for my adorable (step)grandson, Patrick.
He chose the color green and I chose the Peace Fleece. I love working with Peace Fleece. The colors are terrific, it's warm and it wears like iron.
Patrick wanted cables so this pattern, the Child's Cable Sweater by Yankee Knitter Designs, was perfect. I knit the largest size and added about 10 stitches for an extra bit of width. It's a bit roomy through the neck and shoulders but we wanted him to have some growing room.
It's a very simple sweater and an excellent pattern. Really, I have no excuse for taking so long to finish it.
Patrick is quite pleased with the sweater and he was perfectly thrilled to model it for the blog on Saturday morning.
He was even more thrilled when he took 2nd place at the Pine Wood Derby later that afternoon. I think he had a pretty great weekend.
Posted by Carole at February 12, 2008 6:45 AM
Comments
Yay Patrick! A handsome model for a great sweater! And congratulations for being the best!
Posted by: Carol at February 12, 2008 7:15 AM
I love Peace Fleece, too. It's an absolute workhorse besides having great colors. Nice job on the sweater and I love that shade of green you chose!
Posted by: Bethe at February 12, 2008 7:43 AM
You did it and it looks fabulous on him. He looks happy about it, too. What a great kid!
Posted by: margene at February 12, 2008 7:49 AM
Congrats to Patrick! Such a handsome young man. Sweater maketh kid. All right, he's handsome without it, too, but they were obviously made for each other.
Posted by: Lucia at February 12, 2008 7:49 AM
Way to go Patrick!! I remember my kids doing the Pine wood derby when they were young....it was fun!
The sweater looks great on him and just the right color for Saint Patty's day!
Posted by: Kim at February 12, 2008 7:58 AM
Alright Patrick!! VERY handsome sweater! Socks are instant gratification...sweaters=time!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at February 12, 2008 8:01 AM
What a great color on him! I love it!
Posted by: Cheryl at February 12, 2008 8:05 AM
That's a great knit for him! He certainly loved modeling it too. Very cute.
Posted by: Laurie at February 12, 2008 8:09 AM
Wow, it looks fantastic! I would've made a larger size too! You want him to be able to wear it next winter too, right?
Posted by: Erin at February 12, 2008 8:11 AM
Great sweater! He looks like he'll be a heart breaker some day soon.
Posted by: Teresa C at February 12, 2008 8:12 AM
I've often wondered the same thing myself. Why is it that sweaters take so long and socks seem to zip along ---- didn't someone do the math and figure that socks are the same amount of stitches? what is going on here?? it makes no sense! maybe the thought of seaming it at the end makes us slow down.
lovely sweater btw!
Posted by: ann at February 12, 2008 8:18 AM
That's a great sweater! I love the pattern. I've never knit with Peace Fleece before but I think I need to!
Posted by: Leslie at February 12, 2008 8:27 AM
Great looking sweater!
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 12, 2008 8:35 AM
Fab sweater and handsome model. Congrats on getting it done and congrats to Patrick for 2nd place - nice job both of you.
Posted by: debbi at February 12, 2008 8:35 AM
And being the owner of a Peace Fleece sweater, I KNOW how warm that baby is!!! Wonderful. Is that Shaba green, or a different green?
Posted by: Norma at February 12, 2008 8:40 AM
What a great sweater for him! very nice! love that green ;)
Posted by: Lolly at February 12, 2008 8:46 AM
OK - he's ADORABLE! And the sweater brings out the ham in him - must get it from Dale?? Beautiful job Carole!
Posted by: Deb at February 12, 2008 8:52 AM
It looks great and he's adorable. I do love those Yankee Knitter patterns.
Posted by: Kathy at February 12, 2008 9:00 AM
Whooooo! Great sweater!! What a cutie :)
Posted by: jessica~ at February 12, 2008 9:00 AM
I love Peace Fleece too. It's a great sweater and there is still plenty of cool weather around to wear it too.
Posted by: Karen at February 12, 2008 9:02 AM
Lots of good-looking guys in your family.
I'm just saying.
Posted by: Ruth at February 12, 2008 9:10 AM
Good job to both you and Patrick. He's got the Irish name and Irish sweater... he's all set for St. Patrick's day! Handsome guy in a handsome sweater knit with love.
Posted by: Jean at February 12, 2008 9:12 AM
Congratulations to Patrick! His sweater looks wonderful. You did a great job.
Posted by: Karen at February 12, 2008 9:15 AM
Congrats to Patrick on the Derby race AND that beautiful sweater! What a handsome boy, he looks to be loving his new sweater too... who wouldn't be proud to have him for a grandson!
Lovin' the Peace Fleece here also, maybe not the absolute most fun and soft to knit up but oh baby, when it's had a proper bath? MMMMMMMMM.
Posted by: marianne at February 12, 2008 9:42 AM
Nice job -- to both of you!
Posted by: Danielle at February 12, 2008 9:43 AM
He looks wonderful in his sweater and he chose a great color. Both are very handsome!
Posted by: Hillary at February 12, 2008 9:59 AM
Great looking sweater for a handsome little boy!
Posted by: Julie at February 12, 2008 11:05 AM
Love it! Well, you had me at cables and peace fleece - boy I love that stuff. Patrick looks so darn dapper in that green.
Pine wood derbies - now that brings back some good memories. Here's a great big congrats for Patrick. Second place, not to shabby :)
Posted by: michelel at February 12, 2008 11:05 AM
Great sweater! Just perfect for him :)
Posted by: ck at February 12, 2008 11:28 AM
That's awesome! What is it with boys and green? That's all my son wants to wear!
Posted by: elizabeth at February 12, 2008 11:44 AM
Wonderful sweater, Carole! Socks can travel with us, but every sweater reaches a point where it wants to stay home. ;^)
Congrats to Patrick!
Posted by: Cookie at February 12, 2008 11:51 AM
Great sweater, and it certainly looks like it will be loved and well-used!
Posted by: Cheryl S. at February 12, 2008 12:07 PM
Lucky boy! I trust his parents know how to wash it?
Posted by: Alarming Female at February 12, 2008 12:13 PM
He looks very handsome in it! I love the color.
Posted by: Bridget at February 12, 2008 12:29 PM
That boy is fierce! America's Next Top Male Model, here he comes!!
Anne in Calgary
Posted by: Anne at February 12, 2008 12:38 PM
That's a fabulous sweater!
Posted by: Chris at February 12, 2008 12:46 PM
Congratulations to Patrick on his pine wood derby entry! And to you on the great sweater.
Posted by: kitkatknit at February 12, 2008 2:08 PM
He's a natural in front of the camera, by gum! That's a fabulous young man sweater and he clearly loves it.
Posted by: jillian at February 12, 2008 2:19 PM
It's a great sweater! Congratulations to Patrick on the great achievement in the derby!
Posted by: Beth at February 12, 2008 2:21 PM
Peace Fleece is great yarn...and Patrick looks quite handsome in his new cabled sweater!
Posted by: Lynne at February 12, 2008 2:50 PM
Looks great! Nice color. And I'm glad to hear that Peace Fleece wears so well. I have enough in the stash for the boyfriend's next sweater.
Posted by: Jessica at February 12, 2008 3:36 PM
Is your color Hemlock? I knit a cardigan for myself with it last year, and used some of Peace Fleece's handpainted buttons. I designed it myself, and every time I wear it, I find something else not to love about it. I *do* love the yarn, both the texture and the color, so I'm going to take it apart and either knit Central Park Hoodie, a Wallaby sweater, or just a simple raglan sleeved cardi. I like this yarn so much that I want to knit it into something I love and want to wear allot.
Posted by: Brenda at February 12, 2008 4:21 PM
Love the sweater! What a handsome young man.
Posted by: LisaK at February 12, 2008 4:58 PM
Great sweater. Cute cute Patrick --- and my son Joe remebers the pinewood derby with a smile
Posted by: Jeannie at February 12, 2008 6:02 PM
Congratulations to you for finishing such a lovely sweater and congratulations to Patrick for doing well in the derby!
Posted by: lisa at February 12, 2008 7:18 PM
How wonderful! He's such a cutie in the amazing sweater. You really knit that beautifully! Congratulations on another wonderful knit.
Posted by: ~Kristie at February 12, 2008 8:39 PM
Aww, what a cutie. The sweater looks great and I know your grandson just loves it. Congrats to him on the Derby too.
Posted by: Wanda at February 13, 2008 12:49 AM
What a cutie! The sweater looks great on him!
Posted by: Debi at February 13, 2008 4:16 AM
Love that sweater. Hmmm... my youngest might like one like that!
Posted by: Manise at February 13, 2008 10:32 AM
that IS adorable and i just love that particular color of pine green!
Posted by: anne at February 13, 2008 10:21 PM
Such a wonderful sweater! and it looks fabulous on him.
Posted by: Teyani at February 14, 2008 1:23 PM
Love the sweater! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at February 18, 2008 5:35 PM
