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Well it's really for my 5yo but it is SUCH an accomplishment for me! :) I have this HUGE fear of knitting sweaters and have actually knitted a few that never got finished.

Zoe chose the yarn color and has been wearing it two days in a row to go to school. I am SO proud I could burst with happiness. LOL! Starting one for ds already and I think it will be done by the weekend. Woohoo!!! Then I'm definitely knitting myself one. :)

I used Theresa (http://www.littleturtleknits.com/patterns.htm) 's raglan pattern, it's perfect for a new knitter or one that lacks confidence... wonder who that might be...

~~GORGEOUS!!~~ That color is my favorite!

I've been wanting to try that pattern for a while. If I had one turn out half that good I'd be in heaven!

Beautiful job!

:thumbsup: Awsome!

Isn't it great she's happy?? (hug) Congratulations :D

I love it!!

That is gorgous! I just saw it on your blog :) And I was going to ask what pattern you used, lol! Looks great. Can't wait to see Lucas' :D

wow!
it's gorgeous..
That red is beautiful!!:)
well done!!

OMGosh!! It looks fabulous! And you have quite the little fashion plate on your hands--that color is perfect on her.

Oh pretty. What a lovely color on her!

I can't believe how old Zoe looks! She's so beautiful. The color looks great on her, too! Great job. :thumbsup:

Wow! That's awsome mama! I have knit quite a lot of items now, most probably on par with a sweater, but I totally know the sweater fear! lol I don't know what it is, but they are intimidating. I started one and pulled it out b/f I finished the back and then started another that I really should finish, but it's been ages since I worked on it. You've inspired me, though. If it looks half as good, I'd be thrilled. -- oh, and I have to do it before my ds gets anywhere near that big, lol, it will only get harder...

Jayne, with the gorgeous soakers I saw you knit, I'd say someone is ready to knit a sweater! ;) I have knitted at least 3 sweaters that were never completed before finishing this one. Try a raglan sweater in the smallest size you can, I think that's the trick. Also a raglan is fun as you don't have seams to deal with, no blocking pieces before sewing them up and all. The only sewing you have to do is the kitchener/grafting under the arms at the very end of knitting the sweater. So once you are done knitting the sweater is just about ready to be tried on. :)

I finished my 2nd sweater in a week, next up is a sweater for my very own self!!! I couldn't be more excited!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Jo! :) Someone just posted on mothering that they learned how to knit like two weeks ago and have already made two pairs of longies with matching sweaters and hats! :eek: Can you imagine!? I'm gonna pull that sweater out tomorrow for sure. :)