Baby Blues Sweater...

It's finished! I frogged the collar and crocheted shells around the neckline. I sewed ribbons to the top to have a pretty closure. I also applied fray check to the ends of the ribbons to well, prevent fray. ;) Anyway, I am so glad it is done. Here's the finished product:

Oops, looks like I didn't smooth the front down before snapping a pic.  The color is off in this picture, the sweater is darker blue and the background is actually sage green and rust stripes. The sweater is going to get a quick wash and then put in my gift drawer. 

Think I  may resume work on a shawl that is currently languishing in UFO limbo.

Take care y'all...

Info on Baby Sweater

I loved the baby sweater I was making until I got to the collar. The directions were not easily followed and my collar turned out all frumpy looking. I looked at other's finished sweaters on Ravelry and some of the other collars are also kind of frumpy looking so it isn't just me with this problem. I'm going to frog my collar and I think I'll just put a pretty shell edging on mine. I looked around for the pattern since some of you asked for it and it's here.  One thing I didn't realize when I started the pattern is that there isn't any way to fasten the front. You need to improvise something if you want it to close. Another problem with the pattern is when making the 2 front panels, you should actually make the yoke one stitch smaller because when you make the pretty shell design, you have an extra stitch which is no big deal when you sew it together but it is an error that should be fixed in the posted pattern. I'm going to try a snap closing with a bow at the top and see how that works out. Stay tuned...

Running Short...

Running short on the yarn for this baby sweater. I may or may not have enough left for the collar.  I bought this yarn eons ago and was going to use it to make a coat for my Opi so I only have the 1 skein. I'd hate having to try to buy another skein just for a yard or so. Hmmmm, I might have to come up with a nice contrasting color for the collar, or I can check out some of the novelty yarns in my stash and see if they'll work. Then again, maybe, just maybe there's enough yarn in that tiny little ball to do the collar.  I don't know so stay tuned...

Oh, if you're wondering who Opi is, he's my little chihuahua boy--

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Update on Blue Baby Sweater

I'm working on a blue colored baby sweater sized for about a 3 to 6 month old baby. I had this pattern saved on my computer for a few years so I really don't know where it came from. Wish I would have saved where I got it from so I could share with you. Anyway, so far I'm liking it. I have the back and one side of the front done. Need a couple sleeves, the other side of the front and a collar yet. I have to go to the store for some ribbon to use on the hat and booties to go with this.

Hope y'all hare having a great weekend! Hugs...

It's Finished and Something Else Is Started

Here it is, all finished. In my previous blog entry I posted a link for the pattern if anyone is interested.

Here's my new project:

WIP Wednesday--A Baby Sweater

This is what I'm working on. I just have an edge to put on it and a few buttons. The pattern is called
The Hexagon Sweater Revisited found at Cozy's Corner. The body of the sweater is made out of 2 floppy hexagons sewn together and then the collar, edging on sweaters body and cuffs is added. So far it's been easy and I hope it finishes up nicely. I sometimes feel like I jinx myself if I post pictures before a project is finished.  On the other hand, posting pictures does motivate me somewhat to finish projects. Not sure what size this is since I used yarn with a different gauge.  The pattern calls for sport weight yarn and I used Carons SS ww. I'm guessing that since the pattern is for a 3-6 month old, mine is for perhaps a 12 month old? Anyway, I'm not sure of how big the little one is who will be getting this so it will probably be one of those "grow into" things.

OK, this is is for now. Hope y'all are having a great week. Hugs to you from chilly Kentucky...

What I'm Up To

About 5' 9" lol! Nah, I've been working on a baby sweater to send to my friend Laurie.  It's for the grandchild of a dear friend of hers. She sent the yarn to make an over-sized baby blanket and there was enough yarn left to make a cute white sweater. I was feeling kind of bad that there was so much yarn left-over ('cause yarn ain't cheap) so I started the sweater. I'm finished with the sweater's body, cuffs and collar, just have a bit of an edging to do down the front and bottom plus sew on some buttons. If CADD doesn't kick in, I should have this finished very, very soon.


I've also been from one end of the Internet to the other looking for a somewhat life-sized new born baby doll to model some baby things. I found one, gently used at a reasonable price but nekkid as a jay bird! I'll be hitting up the thrift store shortly to see what they have clothing-wise for her. Anyway, here's my new baby, she's on her way and should arrive home in a few days.

Take care y'all!

Entry for April 08, 2008

Entry for April 08, 2008

Here is a crocheted hoodie sweater that I recently finished. It is for a 3-6 month baby girl. I am selling it at my Etsy store. Why don't you visit it and check it out. Visit my Etsy Store! Go to MsSharonMarie Etsy Store and see what else I have.

(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for March 04, 2008

Entry for March 04, 2008

Hi, I just thought that I would show you my current project. I am making a baby sweater to fit a 6 month old. I'm thinking about selling it on my Etsy store. If I'm lucky no friends or family will have a little girl baby by then and I decide to gift them with it! Anyway, if anyone is interested, after I make an item, I wash it and store it in plastic in a smoke-free environment. I like to make the 6 month size because newborns grow so fast that if new parents are gifted with newborn sized gifts, the baby might not get a chance to wear 'em.
Etsy Buy Handmade MsSharonMarie
(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)