A Hanna Andersson catalog that came a few weeks ago had the most adorable sweater dress on the cover. It reminded me of the hand-knit Norwegian sweaters that my grandmother made. I was inspired to dust off my needles and start some new projects. The first: Cadie's leggies.
This is my first attempt at creating a pattern and I'm "publishing" it here so I can link to it from ravelry.
Cadie's Leggies, size 12 months.
Materials.
Set of size 5 double sided needles.
Sport-weight yarn, I used a "baby soft" cotton/polyester blend.
Stitch Glossary.
k=knit
p=purl
Pattern.
Cast on 60 stitches, divide among 3 needles.
Row 1: Join round, *k2, p3, repeat from * to end.
Row 2: *k2, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to end.
Rows 3-20: Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Rows 21-60: k60
Rows 61-80: repeat rows 1 and 2.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Changes I'll try next time
These turned out a little short and stubby for my 11-month old's long skinnies. Next time I'll decrease the total stitches from 60 to 50 and add about 20 rows to the middle section.
5 comments:
Impressive! Those are so cute. I wish I even understood the pattern, butI have to run to my friends, or the store to get something cute like that!
How cute is Cadie in her little leggings? I'm impressed with your knitting skills. Thanks so much for calling today! It was great to hear from you and I'm sorry I couldn't talk longer!
I have no idea what that all means, but I would like to learn how to knit so I can speak your language or knittery.
Cute. I need to dust off my needles and get going on some projects again. Thanks for the reminder.
Love the leggings and Cadie is darling! I am going to have to try to make some before my girls get to big.
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