I’ve been busy with various knitting projects (I can’t really post pictures just yet because they are gifts). But this one I can publicize!
FO: Mini-Sweater Ornaments
In my hand:
On the tree:
Pattern: Mini-Sweater Ornament
Yarn: Lion Brand’s Magic Stripes, Denim Stripe; 75% wool, 25% nylon
Needle: US #1’s and 4’s dpns
Accessories: mini clothes hanger
Approximate Size: 2-1/4″ length, 4-1/2″ body circumference
Pattern Notes:
Pattern
A really fun (and quick) knit! I think I finished one sweater within one (full) afternoon. Fiddling with size 1 needles was interesting at first (it’s the smallest I’ve ever worked with thus far!) but after awhile, I got the hang of it. Too bad I discovered this pattern so late in the season, or then I would have made a bunch of these to give away for gifts!! But I enjoyed the pattern alot, and will definately keep this for future gifts (baby showers, etc.) as well.
Yarn
I used leftover sock yarn (the pattern asks for fingering to sport weight yarn). The self-striping aspect of Magic Stripes made the mini-sweaters look so cute! I’m very happy with it. =)
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!! Merry Christmas!!
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6, NAS)
17 Comments so far
Leave a comment
Aarrh … these are lovely! Did you make those mini hangers yourself?
By Agnes on 12/23/05 11:49 am | Permalink
Merry Christmas to you and yours Ruth.
Amy
By amylovie on 12/23/05 12:15 pm | Permalink
I made a few that I still have to sew up I made mine on #6 needles and they fit Barbie Dolls and they are for my daughters for Christmas. I am using all kinds of scraps and I love the way yours turned out they look more complicated with the self striping.
By Katie on 12/23/05 1:23 pm | Permalink
They are so cute, thanks for the link.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
By SweetPeaknits on 12/23/05 1:47 pm | Permalink
those mini sweaters are great! have a great christmas
By Allena on 12/23/05 2:31 pm | Permalink
Very nice!
By caitlyn on 12/23/05 6:38 pm | Permalink
The mini sweaters turned out great!!! Maybe i’ll whip out a couple tomorrow, you know, I never have anything to do on Christmas eve, I just sit around and be anxious! So I’ll make a couple ornaments for my cousins! Yeah, thats what I’ll do! Thanks ruth! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
By Kaity on 12/23/05 8:40 pm | Permalink
The sweater ornaments are adorable. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
By Judy on 12/23/05 8:41 pm | Permalink
Merry Christmas Ruth!
(BTW, Kaity’s working feverishly on her tiny sweaters right now!)
By Lynda on 12/23/05 10:41 pm | Permalink
oh they are so cute! have a great holiday, girlfriend! :) have a great visit w/ the family.
By Purse_Ho on 12/24/05 9:25 pm | Permalink
Oh Ruth, those are darling! I love them. Merry Christmas to you!
By Maggie Ann on 12/26/05 7:23 pm | Permalink
Merry Christmas!!
Sorry for the belated greetings, but I wish you a very happy holiday, and much knitting in the year to come!
By Ayelet on 12/28/05 12:17 am | Permalink
Those mini sweaters are really cute!
By emy on 12/28/05 7:35 am | Permalink
Just wanted to let you know I finally have a picture of the sweater I knitted for my nephew for Christmas…its on my blog.
By Shelley on 12/28/05 3:39 pm | Permalink
Hi Ruth,
Your ornaments are so cute! My husband followed the link from my site to yours today and was amazed by your knitting. Like me, he loved you baby blanket.
Happy New Year!
By Donna on 12/28/05 6:51 pm | Permalink
I just had to come over here from Donna’s blog ;) afterall her husband liked it, right?
I must say, WOW! those little tree ornaments are sooooo cute! I’m off to explore the rest of your blog :)
By PJ on 12/28/05 7:52 pm | Permalink
I love those ornaments. We will have to have them on our tree at Yarntopia next year! Thanks for you sweet thoughts regarding my dad. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and that your new year will be full of love and joy.
By Sheryl on 12/29/05 8:02 am | Permalink
Leave a comment