Petite Purls is live! I'm so excited about this issue. I have been contributing regularly to a craft column there (you can see those contributions here and here and here). This issue includes my first Petite Purls sweater pattern, Spelling Bee - yay! This little doll sweater vest was such a joy to make. It all started because I wanted to make a sweater vest that would work for boy dolls too–only we don't even own one! My son is a huge doll lover and it infuriates me that American Girl (okay I know it says "girl") doesn't make any boy dolls! Well they make baby boy dolls. But, what I want (and my kiddo wants) is a historical BOY! that did super cool things. I want to see a boy doll that scores the soccer goals, gets read to at night, and yes, participates in the school "spelling bee," just like my son. I named this little knit vest, in honor of my middle guy, for all that he does and loves.
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| photo by brandy fortune |
I love the little button closure at the collar. I think they make for perfect button practice for those small 6 to 9 year old fingers. |
| photo by brandy fortune |
My plan this weekend is to get a couple of knitting projects rolling so that I've got things to take with me on some upcoming trips. I'm excited for an adorable beach sweatshirt I have planned that will be good for boy or girl. I'm also designing a sweet little beginning lace neckerchief for my students that I'll just have share with you. Not to be forgotten, I have three more great chunky knit projects that I'm excited to post about, too! There is just so much to do and SO little time!
Hope you all have happy weekend plans! xo anne
Ohhh, I think my brain just exploded with cuteness! I loved making clothes for my dolls, not that it always worked out, but oh well :P
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet. Thanks so much. Give it a whirl and let me know how it goes.
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