I’m such a slacker. Too busy knitting to take pictures over the weekend. Plus, it got cold outside! But, for your viewing pleasure, may I present…
From left to right, the finished Anouk, a baby poncho, and marihøne, the ladybug sweater. (Please ignore the fact that each of those prominently features green and the greens all clash with each other!) Yes, I know, I finished one project and started two more. It really wasn’t intentional…
Also, I have a dilemma. Well, not really, it’s actually just a small decision to make. The orange cabled hoodie has been done for a month, with the tiny exception of buttons. My mom was kind enough to go shopping for buttons for me, and came home with a few different options, and I can’t decide which ones to put on. So, let’s pretend we’re at the eye doctor, shall we? Which is better, option 1 or option 2?
Here’s my thinking on the subject. The pumpkins are a perfect match color-wise, plus they’re round and less likely to catch on the knitted stitches. But. They sort of restrict the sweater to a couple of months out of the year. The sunflowers aren’t as great a match with the color (although it’s better than the picture makes it out to be) and they have little petals that may catch, but they make the sweater a little less seasonal. The third option would be to wait and go shopping for yet more buttons after the baby arrives.
Finally, there’s a picture up on the angel of autumn page. I’ve been diligently working on this for the past few weeks, and have made some sort of actual progress! I don’t think, though, that this will be remotely close to finished by the time the baby comes.
heck, go for the pumpkins- you can always change the buttons later, ya know! :-)
All the baby projects are SO cute! Anouk is lovely especially.
And wow, that is some cross-stitching! My eyes can’t handle anything that fine, even with my magnifier-thangy.
Maybe your baby will be born on my birthday- the 23rd! :-)
I agree that the pumpkins match better in colour and style but are seasonal. I’d probably wait and see what else I could find.
I love the colours of your Anouk! And I have that ladybug sweater pattern too. Hmmm. I may have to make it but I’ll do mine in a larger size. All the stuff I’m knitting/buying now is for 3 – 6 months or so. And babies grow FAST!
Your work is beautiful. I am particularly interested in the Fair Isle sweater and would love to chat with you (via e-mail) about it, if you have time. I love the Hearthside Zip from L.L. Bean in Claret but don’t think it comes large enough for me but if I knit my own, I should be able to fix that, right? Best wishes with your pregnancy and may your delivery be quick and easy with a healthy mom and a healthy baby. Nancy
The pumpkin buttons are so cute!
It has to be the pumpkins- you always said this was your pumpkin baby! Anyway, the baby will probably out grow the hoodie before the buttons have a chance to date..and you could always change the buttons after the halloween season!
I admire your needlework- very fine, it would give me eyestrain!
Hi Sarah, I like all your colorful projects! And I would choose the pumpkins buttons, they are so cute! You made a big progress on your angel, I love cross-stitching too, I’m currently stitching a Mirabilia design! Hugs from France.
Go for the PUMPKINS !! Just think of them as smiley faces and they are good all year round.