Little Sweater

About two weeks ago I bought the most beautiful yarn and started knitting a little sweater for my three year old, but soon it became clear that I hadn't enough of the yarn. The store where I bought it sold the last two balls of wool to me and couldn't order yarn of the same paint bath, so I had to find another solution, because I definitely wanted to make a sweater of the yarn. I asked you, my readers, for ideas and got some great suggestions. Thanks for that!! In the end I unraveled the whole sweater and started all over, but knitted the ribs in another color. This is the result:




I think the contrasting ribs make the blue/grey/green yarn even more beautiful, don't you?

 www.betweennapsontheporch.net

Comments

  1. SandyFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Turned out really beautiful.
    I love to knit and have been in the
    same situation before.
    Great Job.
    Sandy

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    1. LizFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you, Sandy! Hope it will never happen again; I've learned my lesson about buying enough yarn :-) !

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  2. Ana Love CraftFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Perfect solution! Love it! The yarn are really pretty!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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    1. LizFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks again for another sweet comment, Ana!

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  3. SaraFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    so wonderful!!! The colors are just stunning.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    This is just too sweet! I have a 3 year old. Wish I could knit!

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  5. Doreen@foxdenrdFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    It's adorable Liz! A perfect example of a 'happy accident', wouldn't you say? I would. I wish I could knit like that! I'm visiting from Kathy's LOLSD party and I'm so happy to meet you and check out your blog. I'm following and look forward to your shenanigans! You sound like you have my type of humor. :)

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    1. LizFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM

      That's such a sweet comment, Doreen!! Happy to meet you too and hope to see you again here at my blog! Hugs, Liz

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  6. Mary BethFebruary 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    What a pretty sweater ~ it turned out beautifully!

    Thanks for linking up to Cupcakes and Crinoline.

    Have a lovely week.

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  7. TheresaFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    So nice! Thanks for linking up @ DearCreatives.com have a great rest of your week. Theresa

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  8. Heather FeatherFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Oh my gosh! So adorable! I am so amazed to see you work miracles with yarn!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  9. JillFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    What a gorgeous sweater! I'm sure your 3 yr old loves it!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. LizFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

      She does! So happy that all the effort wasn't for nothing :-) !

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  10. Susie @bowdabraFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for linking up another great project!

    Have a great week!
    Susie@bowdabra
    http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/09/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-19/

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