Friday 27 March 2015

A cardi for Bea

I've been enjoying making small things for small people- it's easy to make something quickly and really concentrate on colours and techniques. My good friend Hannah's daughter Beatrice turned two earlier this month, and again I turned to the same Nicki Trench Flower Power cardigan pattern from Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes. I have to say, I really must watch my tension as I find Nicki Trench patterns come up very small. However, Lily-Beatrice is small so it worked out fine. Again I omitted the flowers and opted for a striped yoke-I rather love this. I also shorted the sleeves, making it perfect for Spring.





The yarn is Stylecraft Special DK in Forest, gold, old rose, walnut and parchment and the buttons were from my LYS. LOVE IT! Can I make one for me? We shall see!

Happy Hooking!
xxx

13 comments:

  1. It looks great! The colors go well together and Im sure she will love it.

    Birgitta xx

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    1. Thank you, Birgitta- her mum said she went 'wow' when she opened it!

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  2. It looks gorgeous Kath. I'm sure it will be greatly loved and worn xxxxx

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  3. It's gorgeous, beautifully made, well done you.

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    1. Thank you lovely, I'm really pleased with how neat it looks!

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  4. This is lovely! Love your colour choices, and would love one in adult size, too.

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    1. Wouldn't it be great? I'm sure if I had enough time and motivation I could work it out easily enough. Couldn't I?!

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  5. It is absolutely lovely, your colour choices are always spot on. Must get that book. I'd love one in my size too!

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    1. Thanks gorgeous lady, it's a really cute book but the patterns are mainly for little girls. But SO handy for quick yet precious gifts I find!

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  6. It is absolutely lovely, your colour choices are always spot on. Must get that book. I'd love one in my size too!

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  7. A gorgeous cardy... love the colours. Little Bea is a lucky duck!

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    1. Thanks Mrs R! I would rather love one for myself y'know...

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