5.25.2010

New and Improved Playful Stripes



The sweater I accidentally made too big for my daughter at the time? Yea.. that one.

The Playful Stripes cardigan.


Well, I tried the sweater on my daughter again during this past winter
and it actually fits quite well this year!

She, at 4 years old, can finally now wear a size 3!

Now that the sweater fits well, I decided to rephotograph this piece and add the new and improved pictures to the pattern.
While I was at it I also decided to get the pattern layout redesigned...
then I figured that as long as I was having the entire pattern redone, a few numbers should be reworked as well.
One thing just led to another. :)


I'm happy to present to you the new and improved Playful Stripes pattern. The pattern is now beautifully redesigned (by a professional graphic designer) with original artwork and illustrations. There is a full sizing schematic now included which should prove very helpful, and there has also been some refinements made to the fit of the garment.

Here is the pattern information to those of you who are interested in knitting this design:


SIZE
3 months [6mos, 9mos, 12mos, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] (shown in size 3)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 17.75 (18.75, 19.75, 21.75, 22.75) [24.75, 25.75, 26.75, 27.75] inches / 45 (47.5, 50, 55, 58)[63, 65.5, 68, 70.5] cm
Length: 8.75 (9.25, 10.25, 11.25, 12.25) [13.25, 14.25, 15.25, 16.25]" / 22 (23.5, 26, 28.5, 31) [33.5. 36, 38.5, 41.5] cm after blocking. 
Shown in Size 3; to be worn with 2" / 5 cm of positive ease. 

MATERIALS
[MC] Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino [55% Merino Wool, 33% Microfibre, 12% Cashmere; 137 yd/125m per 50g skein]; color: Off White #101; 2 [2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6] skeins
[CC1] color: Light Pink #601; 1 skein
[CC2] color: Chocolate #011; 1 skein
[CC3] color: Baby Blue #202; 1 skein
[CC4] color: Pea Green #503; 1 skein
1# 32-inch US #4/3.50mm circular needle
1# 24-inch US #4/3.50mm circular needle
1# 32-inch US #3/3.25mm circular needle
4 pieces of scrap yarn to hold underarm stitches, safety pin markers, and stitch holders
5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) Small buttons
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts/36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on size 4 needles

This really is a fun little sweater to make. It's knit from the bottom up in one piece and the striped yoke is so addicting! That part went so fast for me. I just wanted to keep adding one more color to see what it would look like.. it went by in a flash!

I certainly hope that you enjoy it too!








31 comments:

Chasity said...

WOW. Very impressive. Beautiful sweater and little girl!

Jessica said...

Beautiful pictures!!

Sinclair said...

that is a great sweater, and she is such a cutie!

The Unraveled Librarian said...

Simply adorable! (both the sweater and the girl)

YarnOnTheHouse said...

Super duper cutie-pa-tootie!

Knit Kat said...

Alans, you are very blessed to have such a beautiful little girl and the cardigan is gorgeous. You have a really good eye for color.

Knit Kat said...

Sorry, meant to type 'Alan', not Alans - Typo!

Knit Kat said...

Oh dear, I am sorry, it seems it is too early still in in the UK, and I haven't woken up properly. I meant to write 'Alana' of course.

Tucana's Dream said...

Hi Alana, have you updated the pattern on Ravelry too? I can't find it, but maybe you haven't had the time yet.
I buyed the pattern months ago, but haven't had the time to knit it.
And if the pattern now is better in size, I would love to update it. I'm thinking of knitting it for Atlanta's 4th birthday.

Still love this pattern! It still is my favorite of all your patterns. It's the reason I started reading your blog!

Thanks!

Unknown said...

I want to have a girl so I can knit this lovely sweater for her!

Mosaic Magpie said...

What a model you have there.
Debbie

Allegra said...

really cute! hey are you going to be at TNNA? would love to meet you if you are!s

emilyelizabeth said...

what a beautiful sweater!

Pam Sykes (aka Pretty Knitty) said...

Lovely new layout! And it always was a lovely pattern/sweater. . .great job!

mkonieczki said...

OH, MY! Your daughter is just beautiful! And, the sweater is gorgeous as well! Some day... many years from now... in a galaxy far away... I will have little ones to knit for, and I will make this!

paws said...

I love this! Into the queue it goes.

Anonymous said...

Adorable! And the sweater is cute, too. :)

Traci said...

Your daughter is so precious! Love the sweater too!

Michelle, Queen Behind the Lens! said...

So adorable!!!

Kimberly said...

I have love love love LOVED this sweater since the first time I saw it. I am going to make it for certain. It is in my queue!

Julie said...

I love the colours you use,d and your daughter is such a cherub!! gorgeous photos.

Ariane said...

This is so lovely!
I really enjoyed your pictures!

Kate said...

She is such a darling and the sweater looks great, as does the new layout!

Julia said...

Will the updates be "forwarded" on to those of us who had previously bought the pattern? I still love it- trying to figure out how to make it boyish for my son... Thanks!

Alana said...

Hi Julia,

Since this is just a pattern revision not an expansion, I did send it to the previous buyers. If you didn't receive your copy, please contact me.

nevernotknitting@gmail.com

thanks,
Alana

Melissa said...

Please please please make this in an adult size!!!

Deb said...

I vote for an adult version of this sweater, too! Your daughter is just beautiful, so is the sweater!

DiannePf said...

I vote for adult version as well. Absolutely beautiful Alana!!

Unknown said...

This sweater and your daughter are both beautiful! I also have a 4.5 year old who has just gone into size 3. :D

Tully Family said...

I finished making this sweater for our little one due in 10 weeks. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pattern- thank you! Here is my blog post about it w/ pics: http://tullyfamily.blogspot.com/2011/08/emilys-sweater.html

pressl said...

I am a avid listener of your podcast. I listen while having to drive around for my job and it is almost as good as knitting at work, which I unfortunately cannot do.

I linked to this sweater on my blog because I designed a doll version.

http://a-small-obsession.blogspot.com/2012/12/some-small-favorites.html