Tried to do this on the knitting bed, but cotton isn't cooperative on my machines. So, I used two sticks. Originally the pattern was from Kraemer Yarns. Will be doing another with their cotton blend yarn when I can get some. Anyway, I had to alter the pattern. The stripes were supposed to be vertical and in order to work on the circular needle I had to knit horizontal stripes. Yes, I had to frog it once or twice.
It was interesting knitting with cotton. I've always used wool or acrylic. Now to find a source of yarn that will work on the machines. I know it's going to have to be a cotton blend. So far I'm looking at Peaches and Creme and Brown Sheep yarns. Both are American. I buy American whenever I can.
I hand washed the dress this morning. It's still damp, after leaving it in the dryer on low heat for over an hour. That's not going to go over well with Mom's. Still, this is a heavier weight cotton yarn. I'd love to try it again with a finer yarn.
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Tomasina
Tomasina, this is lovely! Maybe if we find out Gabe and Melissa's baby is a girl, I'll buy it for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I would be pleased and proud to do an outfit for either a boy or a girl.
ReplyDeleteAm currently knitting yellow booties, and am gearing up to try knitting a Christening gown. Maybe that would be an option?
A very pretty color combination!
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