Nifty
It bugs Emma when I use the word Nifty, so I couldn't resist when speaking about her sweater. That's because it's so nifty how it's turning out (especially now that the pocket is properly centred).
The starting point for this one was this nifty top-down pattern generator. I used a provisional cast on for the neck so it would be easier to add the hood at the end (though I'm not sure how I'm going to make the hood...) and I added the pocket using ideas from a bunch of patterns. I found the sleeve measurements were a bit off, so I just used Emma as a guide for those.
She's anxious for me to get it done, so I think this will be the thing to knit for now. I do want to get back to Colorwork Classic and I need to knit something for a friend (I'm debating between socks and a scarf). The latter should satisfy my need for mindless line-standing knitting. TIFF lines start tomorrow. I have my vouchers and it's time to pick my movies. I hear there's one about sheep who go baaaaaad. I can't wait.
That is totally *adorable*! I can't wait to see her in it. :)
Posted by: Rosemary | August 28, 2006 at 11:21 AM
I SO wanna see that sheep film!
Posted by: Rachel H | August 28, 2006 at 12:08 PM
It's a pretty nifty sweater.
Posted by: Carol | August 28, 2006 at 12:17 PM
So happy! I would have loved that as a child. Ok, so I'd wear it now too :)
Posted by: Vicki | August 28, 2006 at 12:21 PM
Sheep on a Plain!
Posted by: Lori | August 28, 2006 at 01:16 PM
Too cute!
Posted by: Kristen from MA | August 28, 2006 at 03:55 PM
Fabulous sweater. If you ever decide to write up the pattern, I'd buy it to make for my daughter. BTW I am about 80% of the way through your Serenity yoga mat bag from knit wit, so thank you for that also!
Posted by: Erika | August 28, 2006 at 05:59 PM
i cannot wait to see more progress on Colorwork Classic!! as for the hood, i guess study patterns that have one. Mariah on Knitty has it, as do a couple others there, I believe. thanks for the pattern as well. don't think i've seen that one before. i have used a different one
Posted by: helen | August 28, 2006 at 06:11 PM
Love the sweater! I can only hope to knit such nifty things for my children (when I have children). Nifty...he he he.
Posted by: emily | August 28, 2006 at 06:32 PM
You're right ... it is totally NIFTY! :)
Posted by: Samantha | August 28, 2006 at 06:39 PM
If I were going to be able to go this year (I'm not. Total bummer.) I would go see "Everything's gone green".
The sheep one looks good too.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 29, 2006 at 10:04 PM
SO nifty. I love that. I want one just like it.
Posted by: Rachael | August 30, 2006 at 12:37 AM
i think i'm going to add a link to the generator on my blog. i love the colors you've chosen for the sweater.
Posted by: Nik | August 30, 2006 at 11:17 AM
So cool! I want that sweater for myself...
Posted by: cari | August 30, 2006 at 07:52 PM