the blue blog archives: finished!

The first of the giranimals jackets is done! Chalk off another finished project for February Finishing Month. As I mentioned before I tried to make the jacket large enough so the boys can wear it next winter. No problem there, right B? Actual knitting time on this was just shy of two weeks and finishing time another two weeks! I've merrily begun knitting the second one, but am not relishing the idea of doing another pocket, pocket embroidery, or pocket placement. But, as you can see, this jacket is pretty much all about that pocket! It's got to be among the cutest things I've ever made! "Yea, cool pocket, ma!"

posted by alison at 7:27 am | in giranimals

Comments

That sweater is darling! You've done such a good job.

Posted by: Laura at February 14, 2003 7:59 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!

Posted by: Cathy at February 14, 2003 9:40 AM

What a swell Valentine for your boys! The sweater is delicious and adorable. You're amazing.

Posted by: Maggi at February 14, 2003 10:21 AM

Alison - that sweater is fantastic! I loved it in the catalogue and I love yours just as much. Good luck on the 2nd one!

Posted by: kerrie at February 14, 2003 10:38 AM

Hi Alison, That is the cutest little sweater! And wow, do you knit fast!

Posted by: Leigh at February 14, 2003 11:06 AM

i love the sweater! is the second one going to be in the same colorway? can't to see it too!

Posted by: lisa at February 14, 2003 11:37 AM

that is too cute! you did a great job. i had seen those in the catalog and thought about doing one, you and becky just might inspire me to do it!

Posted by: dileri at February 14, 2003 11:47 AM

The sweater is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I just love seeing all the pictures of your knitting. :)

Posted by: ~Jo~ at February 14, 2003 11:47 AM

I love, love, love how it came out! :-)

Posted by: Becky at February 14, 2003 12:28 PM

Alison, that sweater is so sweet! Everything you make turns out so beautifully.

Posted by: Kathy at February 14, 2003 12:45 PM

Too, too, too cute!

Posted by: Kim at February 14, 2003 2:15 PM

That's gorgeous ! I love the asymetrical design, and the Giraffe pocket is great. I used to roll up Oliver's sleeves, maybe 2-3 times, to get more wear out of things. It seems a shame to put them away for next Autumn.

Posted by: Emma at February 14, 2003 2:49 PM

Hi Alison,

The sweater is beautiful. I especially like the embroidery.

Are you still in a finishing mood? I just brewed a pot of coffee and am ready to start the finishing of T4.

Posted by: Melissa at February 15, 2003 7:00 AM

Wow! No wonder Benny looks so happy--he knows he has a great sweater to wear for awhile. It looks fabulous!

Posted by: dava at February 15, 2003 9:08 AM

Great job! The giraffe is just perfect.

Posted by: michelle at February 16, 2003 12:00 AM

Alison, that is *mind-bogglingly* cute!

Posted by: Ann at February 16, 2003 3:13 AM