Oh, the sun, the sun of the past few days!
Can it really signal an end to this interminable winter at last? I am keeping all fingers and toes crossed that it is so.
And so, with the appearance of some warmer weather, it is, naturally, perfect timing for me to actually finish the cardigan I first started knitting the sproglet in October. You know, to keep him warm in the winter months.
Luckily, he hasn’t had any sort of growth spurt recently so, despite the insanely slow pace of knitting (there was a two months hiatus, at one point, because I simply couldn’t be bothered to decide where the buttons needed to go before knitting the buttonholes) the cardigan still just about fits him.
Overall, I’m pretty chuffed with it — except for the middle button placement which isn’t exactly centred, but I’m sure the sprog is never likely to notice that.
The pattern is called the Wonder Years toddler cardigan, by Elizabeth Smith, found through Ravelry (of course) and downloadable for $5.50(US). I thought it was a pretty good pattern, very clear to follow, and the only alteration I made was to add a little bit of length (in an attempt to make up for the slow knitting time vs growth of small child). You can see my Ravelry notes here, if you’re interested: toddler cardigan.
When I finally got round to sewing the buttons on (after another month long hiatus following actually completing the knitting) I gave it to the sprog to put on.
“Oh Mummy, I yike it, I yike it berry berry much,” he said to me.
And I wondered why on earth I hadn’t just got a wriggle on and finished it sooner.
As gratitude goes, it really couldn’t have got much better.
Incidentally, the “in wear” photos here, showing action shots of Driving-a-Car and Playing-with-Nail-Clippers-that-are-only-a-little-bit-Dangerous are because saying, “please stand still while I photograph you wearing your new cardigan” no longer cuts the mustard these days.
Joining up with Yarn Along
Wolves in London 
He looks so handsome, especially while out for a drive! No bother about growing out of it since a littler one can take advantage of it soon. On my trip to London next month I’m going to try to use the term “chuffed” as much as possible.
Extra points if you use “chuffed to bits”!
I absolutely adore it! I use ‘chuffed’ all the time when it comes to my makes.
So glad your long lasting low feelings of winter are coming to an end. Now, here comes the sun in which to enjoy your children. Next winter will be so much easier…..unless you are preparing for sprog number 3?
Thanks! Yes, the sun, thank heavens. I never realised how much I dislike winter til this year, but it’s been one long stream of kiddie illnesses, urgh urgh urgh. xxx
Bravo Sabrina. It really is smart looking. Better late than never.
Love,
Shalagh
Such a lovely cardigan. Nice colours and I really like the big buttons. I just finished knitting a scarf and now the weather has turned warm. Typical!
I yike it berry berry much as well, it’s brilliant. Just right for an all action boy, well done you. CJ xx
It’s so lovely! And what an adorable face and look of concentration. Everything about these photos made me berry happy. 🙂
Awww, thanks! There’s nothing quite so worth concentrating on as something you’re not really supposed to be playing with…
how fun! love the colours, the grey with blue! looks great on him! 🙂
Supercute!!
So adorable, and lovely photos!
That’s such a lovely cardigan (and what a cute model :)). I love the huge buttons on it, and the touch of colour around the yoke really lifts it. Brilliant!
Lovely cardy and what cute cheeks. Annie