Thimbleanna

Playful Stripes

It’s sweater weather – Yay!  I can’t believe fall is here already, but I’m ready for it.  We had a wonderful summer — it went by in a flash, it wasn’t too hot, we had lots of playtime with the grandbabies, and we had some fun family time.  But now … falling leaves, pumpkin everything, cozy sweaters and lots of project planning.  The change in weather (and ok, the looming holiday haha) always make me want to plan new projects — especially knitting projects.  Before I run to the next project though, here is the latest little sweater that I made for FinallyAGirl:

Thimbleanna: Playful Stripes

It’s the Playful Stripes cardigan by Alaina Daikos of Never Not Knitting.  I love her children’s sweater patterns.  This is my second Never Not Knitting pattern — you may remember when I knit Sheepish for FinallyAGirl a few years ago.  The yarn is Merinoull, a superwash yarn by Sandes Garn, and it’s just the right weight for this sweater.  Choosing how often to change the stripe colors was a little stressful, but I loved knitting this sweater.  It was a fairly quick knit and it just felt so cozy while knitting.

Thimbleanna: Playful Stripes

I changed the button band a little after looking at other Playful Stripes cardigans on Ravelry.  The original pattern called for a 2×2 rib button band, but someone on Ravelry did a garter stitch band and I think it looks better on this cardigan.  I backed the button side of the button band with the Acufactum Children and Sheep ribbon to give the buttons some extra stability.  FinallyAGirl really likes the cute ribbon too!

Thimbleanna: Playful Stripes

My favorite part of the cardigan is the sweet little scalloped hem on the sleeves and main body.  It was fun to knit and I think it’s just so pretty.

Thimbleanna: Playful Stripes

FinallyAGirl is 5 now and I knit the size 5 which is just perfect — it’s a wee bit big so it should last for a year or two.  She’s such a little pill — the years are flying by and it’s hard to believe she’s old enough to wink back at me!

Thimbleanna: Playful Stripes

Next up:  a cardigan for FinallyAnotherGirl.  Luckily for me, a Grammy’s work is never done!

Have a great week!
XOXO,
Anna

6 thoughts on “Playful Stripes”

  1. How cute is that cardigan (and the little model too, of course) and the ribbon on the inside is the perfect addition. By the way; you’ve started me on a new fabric addiction. Since I saw the Acufactum fabrics on your IG I’m totally hooked and had to have some as well as some of the ribbons. I would have loved to get them from you but as you know postage is a killer. But I found several shops here which carry the line. So I blame you .. haha! Anyway, have a lovely birthday soon and enjoy the Autumn.

  2. This is such a cute sweater. I’m sure C loves it. I can’t believe how much you’re getting done with all the traveling!

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