Sew + Snip + Join = Sweater

tiny zig-zag instead of straight stitch because of the slippery factor in the acrylic. Twice for security.

Moment of truth... the cut.  Ugh.

So far, so good.  Heavy sigh of relief.

Happy, happy, joy, joy!

Part of the hem.  He's named after my cousin's dad (uh.. yea... I guess that would be my uncle) and they are going to call him by his middle name (Nels short for Nelson).  It's on the hem along with a couple of hearts but I couldn't figure out how to photo the whole hem at once.

You can download the graphs and pattern here.

Comments

[windyridge]

Wow! I didn't think you could steek acrylic! A few of us are getting together soon to cut our little teddy bear sweaters we made to try out our first sew and snip. We will call it a steekapoloza day!

[Melody]

I haven't knit a sweater yet, and wow...you cut one, too. I think I'd have died...lol. The finished sweater is beautiful and I am sure it will look wonderful on the recipient.

[Janet]

Gorgeous sweater! Steeks are still a mystery to me. What did you do to the edges after you made the cut?

[Norma]

Oh, that is one beautiful little heirloom. Any word yet about whether it fits the little monster???? ;)

[Karen]

I have yet to try steeking....one of these days. You make it look so easy. Beautiful little sweater!

[benne]

Jean, it's a beautiful little sweater! Thanks for the pattern. If I learn to do color work, I need to start with something small and sweet.

[Wool Winder]

Yay, it held! Great work, Jean. The sweater is gorgeous! And, I love the name on the hem.

[Robin in VA]

Thanks for showing me you did it! I'm still standing at the sewing machine! The sweater is adorable!

[Kim]

Wow...it is wonderful! What a beautiful job you have done with that sweater!

[valerie]

Very Nicely Done! I love that shade of green!

[Chery]

Beautiful! As always your knitting is stunning. Thanks for the pattern.