Thank you for the inspiration, Red Sweater KAL. My youngest son asked for an Ohio State hoodie, and here's his new Wonderful Wallaby (you can get this tried-and-true pattern at paradisefibers.net). He's been wearing his Wallaby nonstop since it came off the needles -- best compliment ever! The yarn is ranch red, washable Lion Brand Wool-Ease (OK, all you died-in-the-wool fiber people can faint now. But he is 8 years old and I can WASH it!! Plus total yarn cost was under $18.) This yarn is right on gauge with size 8 needles. I used one more skein than called for because I added an inch to body and sleeves, and did some short-row shaping at the shoulders. I then embellished it with an official Ohio State patch using Aleene's "OK to Wash It" fabric glue, and he was good to go. I loved knitting with the red, and even used green needles because it was close to the holidays. What's next? Something else red, I think...
4 comments:
It looks marvelous, Laura. Glad you had fun knitting it, and that your son loves it so much. Score!
Eight years old - things have to be washable! He looks a happy boy, who has a great knitter for a Mom.
Isn't it great when they are still at the age where they love what you knit for them? You did a wonderful job on it.
That's a great little sweater. Way to go Laura! I'm all for the washable yarn, especially for kids.
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