the blue blog archives: car!

Ta-da! The first bug sweater is done. I was inspired to finally finish up this sweater after seeing the amazing Dale sweater that Kim just completed. And I made it through the tedious weaving in of ends by following Becky's sage advice about knitting and wine: "not such an undesirable mix". Oh yeah!

S really really likes the sweater. In fact he liked modelling it so much that it was hard to get a clear picture of both the sweater and him being happy about it! Here he was blurrily being excited about it right when I first put it on him. And here he was giving his mommy a little round of applause. Awwww.

For those of you wondering how I decide who gets which sweater, this time it was easy. Just a few days ago S said his first real word. You guessed it: car!

posted by alison at 7:40 am | in bugs!

Comments

WOW! Alison, that is GORGEOUS and he looks so adorable in it. The v-neck looks really fabby, too. What an excellent sweater; Stefan must be so proud to wear it!

Posted by: Becky at February 8, 2003 8:31 AM

Alison,

You are an inspiration! It's beautiful and looks big enough that he will get some use out of it next fall. I wish my kids would wear sweaters but at least I get to accessorize them.

Posted by: Melissa at February 8, 2003 8:35 AM

Alison, Fantastic job! He looks pleased as punch-buggy with it! Do you ever suffer from second sweater syndrome?

Posted by: Chris at February 8, 2003 9:51 AM

Hi, Knit Blog Ring neighbor.

Terrific little sweater and you did a great job on it. Will he ever agree to take it off?

Posted by: michelle at February 8, 2003 10:32 AM

So cute! Great sweater too. Looks like you did a terrific job on the finishing. Congratulations!

Posted by: L at February 8, 2003 10:37 AM

Absolutely wanderful.It looks fantastic finished ,and such an adorable model.
When the boys are older you may have to knit 2 sweaters before they're given out !

Posted by: Emma at February 8, 2003 3:29 PM

Alison, it looks wonderful! I just love those bugs! :) And Stefan is a cutie! I guess we need to start egging each other on with our next projects now, eh? (hahaha)

Posted by: Kim at February 8, 2003 4:50 PM

Alison
The car sweater is fabulous! And what a cutie you made it for! What a great job! I know who to turn to when I tackle fair isle! Great job! I'm inspired!

Posted by: Sandy at February 8, 2003 5:39 PM

hurrah! it looks wonderful! & what a gratifying response from your boy!

Posted by: daria at February 8, 2003 9:51 PM

I've watched the progression on the cars sweater and WOW it really, really looks fantastic. Give yourself a pat on the back. Is it my imagination or is your son looking more "grown up". Watch out...they do grow up fast!!!! Regards.

Posted by: carolyn h at February 9, 2003 9:03 PM

hi alison -
stumbled on your blog as i work my fuzzy feet for felting - very nice! i'd love to drop you an email about a couple of projects you're working on if you don't mind but my computer is very picky with auto-email links...
would you mind dropping me a line - i am all about the rowan hot water bottle snuggly that you posted pics of at the end of last month...
thanks!
heather

Posted by: heather at February 9, 2003 10:19 PM