I made her the Cilla Pinafore from Ottobre 6/2008. I made a size 68cm to hopefully fit her in the autumn. I used babycord, a plain pinky colour and some Stenzo patterned cord. (The same combination as the girls Onion trousers) Both from Dots'n'Stripes.
It is really quite tiny, I hadn't realised until Colm picked it up to look at it and I saw him holding it. How quickly you forget !
I put a box pleat at the front instead of gathers and snaps instead of buttons.
I have been reading Nina's blog and she is about to start a knitting project and she inspired me to do this.......
Just what I need, another hobby!!! I have to say I am enjoying it, I have never knitted anything other than straight on two needles and this is so much fun!
I'll hopefully have something a bit more finished to show you next time.
Have a lovely weeekend.
7 comments:
Love the Cilla box pleat! It's a gorgeous pattern - I bought that issue on the strength of it and still haven't got around to making it. When I do, I'll be looking at yours again - excellent mods.
Thanks Kathryn. This is my third Cilla Pinafore. I really like the pattern. I even sized it up for my five year old niece!
I am desperately trying to avoid learning to knit....there aren't enough hours in the day!
Millie, the pinafore is lovely and the wrist warmers look great! I am happy you tried it!
I know that feeling Karen.... A friend tried to show me how to crochet yesterday, I ignored her...just in case I might learn!
Nina..Thanks for inspiring me. I feel a huge sense of acheivement having learned to knit this way. My Aunt used to knit socks, I'd love to try them sometime...
Yes, I always get a pair of socks for my Bithday by either my Mom or Grandmother. Knitted them myself but here again, I like the things being finished quickly, so I prefer knitting socks for the little ones.
I have found a pattern that is just a tiny practice sock. To learn how to turn the heel etc. I might try that. I do like to get things finished quickly too, I am trying to get out of that though!
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