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may 14, 2009
butterfly girl
I'm glad I gave up on the intarsia butterfly I'd planned for wee one's Barefoot Knits tank. Because these butterflies are so much better!
After sewing on the butterfly buttons, I couldn't resist pulling out some scrap yarn and embroidering some loopy flight paths for the sweet little bugs. When I first asked wee one to try on the dress, she was annoyed. Then she spotted the butterflies...
She LOVES it! It's much too cool today for her to wear it, but don't try telling her that because she refuses to take it off.
My butterfly girl. (Details about the pattern and my mods are here.) posted by alison at 9:21 am | in
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Comments
The dress (and little girl inside) could not be any cuter! Great idea with the buttons. I am filing that tip away for future reference :) Does the orange crochet jacket match this dress? Posted by: Elisabeth at May 14, 2009 9:57 AMThat dress is TOO cute. So clever how you added the flight path. Adorable. Posted by: Leslie at May 14, 2009 10:10 AMSo adorable!! I can understand why she loves it! Posted by: Pam at May 14, 2009 10:22 AMI love the little butterfly buttons. Interesting buttons are one of the reasons I like making kids clothing (though I've only gotten to do this once or twice). I can't get away with silly buttons on most of the clothing I make for myself! Posted by: Seanna Lea at May 14, 2009 10:26 AMThose buttons are too perfect! What a sweet dress for a sweet girl! Posted by: Stefanie Summerer at May 14, 2009 10:29 AMAdorable! I can't let Munchkin see the photos, or she will want one too! :-) Posted by: Teish at May 14, 2009 10:30 AMThe butterfly buttons are so cute, and the flight paths...just perfect. Posted by: Cynthia at May 14, 2009 10:33 AMSuper cute! Posted by: silverarrowknits at May 14, 2009 10:47 AMVERY CUTE! Posted by: Melissa G at May 14, 2009 10:48 AMoh! that's awesome!! great job. Posted by: ruth at May 14, 2009 11:55 AMThe dress is so cute and I love the addition of the flight path! Posted by: Ellen at May 14, 2009 12:13 PMOh, that turned out to be adorable! Posted by: Wendi at May 14, 2009 12:15 PMAdorable!!! Posted by: Donna at May 14, 2009 1:06 PMToo adorable! Perfect with the butterflies and embroidery. Posted by: Kate at May 14, 2009 1:39 PMCute as a 'button'! Love the flight paths. Posted by: Robby at May 14, 2009 3:10 PMThe pure joy on wee one's face just made my day. Every knitter should have a wee one. Posted by: JudithNYC at May 14, 2009 4:17 PMIt's darling! I love the butterflies and the cheery orange yarn. My kiddo is always annoyed when I make her try stuff on too. You know it's a true success when she won't take it off! Posted by: Casey at May 14, 2009 6:57 PMADORABLE!! Posted by: Kathleen at May 14, 2009 8:01 PMThat's incredibly pretty! My niece who is 3 is into butterflies so any clothes or accessories with it wins a thumbs up from her! Posted by: emy at May 14, 2009 10:09 PMYeah for butterflies! It came out just perfect! Posted by: Johanna at May 14, 2009 10:24 PMWhat a super cute dress for wee one! Absolutely adorable!! Posted by: Minneapolismama at May 14, 2009 11:05 PMWhat a gorgeous tank top with those sweet little butterflies, super cute. No wonder she doesnt want to take it off, and I love the orange too. Posted by: sue at May 15, 2009 5:27 AMThe flying path is too cute. Maybe Wee One can wear a longsleeved shirt with it? Posted by: karin at May 15, 2009 5:30 AMNo matter how cute the intarsia might have been, I can't imagine it being nearly as perfect as this! So very cute! Posted by: PogKnits at May 15, 2009 8:22 AMAbsolutely adorable! I liked it before, but the butterflies and flight paths take it to a new level. Posted by: Jenny at May 15, 2009 10:40 AMBeautiful job! I can see why she likes the dress so much. Posted by: SusanN at May 15, 2009 1:38 PMVery cute!! Beautifully knit! Posted by: mary at May 16, 2009 2:18 AMWhen it is too cool for the dress just by itself, it would still be very cute layered over a blouse or little T-shirt. I love the color and the butterfly embellishment you have chosen.
Adorable. I can hardly believe the dress could be improved upon, but you accomplished just that! Posted by: knitterlee at May 17, 2009 2:43 PMOhhhh - adorable!!! The butterflies + embroidery are just precious - how could she *not* love 'em! And dang, she's getting tall! Posted by: Eklectika at May 17, 2009 4:21 PMawwwww....that is just lovely, lovely!!! I want one for me. Posted by: Orli at May 18, 2009 3:40 AMI love the butterfly buttons with the little embroidery. Posted by: SockPixie at May 23, 2009 9:14 PM |
