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The vintage Großmutter sweater is all done! I simply adore it - it's just so sweet. I had the ribbon in my stash for some knitting project I wanted to make for myself a couple of years ago. It's much better put to use here in wee one's coming-home-from-hospital sweater.

When I was taking the picture, S first wanted to clarify that he wasn't going to try this knit on. "No, no, honey, I won't make you try this one on." Then he asked if the baby was going to have pants. I told him not to worry, we'd go buy some pants, and B jumped in to remind us that "girls like pants that are big and open on the bottom - like a skirt." Then B went to make a hat for the baby.

Doesn't it look just like a hat that Lola (from Charlie and Lola) would wear?! I love it! I think I'm going to have to knit one like this for wee one. From her big brother B.

posted by alison at 9:24 am | in funky hat mom , oma knits

Comments

Such a sweet sweater--and I love the hat design! Already taking care of their little sister.

Posted by: Jennifer at November 10, 2006 9:29 AM

Wow! Such a cute sweater!

Posted by: Dorothee at November 10, 2006 9:30 AM

He's right. Girls do love pants that are big and open at the bottom! So cute.

Posted by: Christy at November 10, 2006 9:34 AM

The sweater is absolutely beautiful.
What an amazing sentiment that hat would be from the boys! That would make a great story to tell her when they start picking on her in about 10 years!

Posted by: Michelle at November 10, 2006 9:40 AM

Awww...that is the sweetest little sweater.

Posted by: sara at November 10, 2006 9:51 AM

Love the sweater!

That is a fantastic idea on the hat! What a treasure - a handknit hat by mom, designed by an older brother. You HAVE to do that one! She will treasure it always.

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Posted by: kc at November 10, 2006 9:57 AM

That sweater is sweet! I have a pattern very similar to that. That's a great idea for the hat.

Posted by: Sheri at November 10, 2006 10:04 AM

Oh, how sweet! I love the ribbon details on little girl sweaters. And she has such sweet big brothers, too. Mind you, if my baby is a girl I'll probably be replicating Lola's entire wardrobe from the show because I love Charlie and Lola so much...

Posted by: Brynne at November 10, 2006 10:14 AM

I love the idea that he designed a hat for his new baby sister-to-be, and that you will knit it!
And I love the shape. I see a designer in training....

Posted by: martha at November 10, 2006 10:21 AM

EZ has some "leggings" in Knitter's Almanac that would go nicely with that adorable little sweater you just made. I love the little hat her Big Brother designed. Can't wait to see it knit up.

Posted by: CatMyers at November 10, 2006 10:25 AM

Oh that sweater is so sweet!

Posted by: Jen at November 10, 2006 10:29 AM

That is the sweetest sweater! I wish I had made sweaters for my girls to come in. It looks wonderful! And the pants like a skirt comment is hilarious. I'm going to go share that one with my husband. 8-) I enjoy your blog a lot!

Posted by: carrie at November 10, 2006 10:51 AM

The sweater turned out beautifully! I love it! BTW, you have to knit the hat and save his picture - maybe scrapbook his drawing with a picture of the knit hat inspired by same.

Posted by: Nery at November 10, 2006 10:59 AM

that sweater is so sweet!! way to go!

also - I LOVE CHARLIE & LOLA!
i was thinking about doing some charlie & lola inspired designs! :)

Posted by: Lisa at November 10, 2006 11:04 AM

The sweater is adorable... but your boys - too much! They'll be great big brothers!

Posted by: grumperina at November 10, 2006 11:25 AM

Aww! We love Charlie and Lola at our house too. and you're right - Lola would totally wear that hat. while she's drinking pink milk. :)

Posted by: Laura at November 10, 2006 11:45 AM

Aw, how sweet! The ribbon is the perfect touch.

Posted by: Ruth at November 10, 2006 12:42 PM

The sweater is beautiful :)

Posted by: melanie at November 10, 2006 1:09 PM

Adorable!

Posted by: Kat with a K at November 10, 2006 1:11 PM

Such a sweet sweater!

Posted by: Nell at November 10, 2006 2:06 PM

LOL. That conversation with the boys cracked me up. The sweater is adorable!

Posted by: Cristina (CrissyPo) at November 10, 2006 2:20 PM

Awww...that's the sweetest wee sweater. And I love the idea of S designing a hat for his sister-to-be. You have to make one!

Posted by: Kathy at November 10, 2006 2:23 PM

That sweater is so utterly precious!

Posted by: Tania A at November 10, 2006 4:37 PM

Oh, the sweater and the brother are both SO sweet!

Posted by: Wendi at November 10, 2006 5:47 PM

Ahhh! Sweet!! The hat is a great idea!!

Posted by: Donna S. at November 10, 2006 9:32 PM

The ribbon is the perfect touch to that sweater!

Posted by: Staci at November 10, 2006 9:38 PM

I love the little jacket..I have lots of patterns along those lines.....but I did find ribbons a bit of a pain with small babies....one small button maybe????

Posted by: anne at November 11, 2006 5:15 AM

OH, how sweet! The perfect sweater for your baby to wear home... she'll be the envy of the maternity ward!!!

Posted by: reluctantmango at November 11, 2006 9:47 AM

Now that would be quite a story to tell later on...and this hat here was designed by your older brother before you were even born.

Posted by: Tracey at November 11, 2006 6:06 PM

This is really beautiful. Oma is a whiz!

Posted by: KnittingPainterWoman at November 11, 2006 8:23 PM

That wee one will be coming home wrapped in love--to loving older brothers. What a lucky girl!

Posted by: gail at November 11, 2006 11:20 PM

Sweater is darling, the boys are too cute. Love the hat!!!

Posted by: Orli at November 12, 2006 6:59 AM

That hat is SO Charlie and Lola! My daughter loves that cartoon (she's 3). I must knit her something of the sorts.

Posted by: Ana at November 12, 2006 9:56 AM