I loved this sweater from the "baby announcement" layette I made for Scarlett so much, that I decided to try making it larger for Audrey. Thankfully, it worked! I love this sweater! Instead of the fingering weight yarn the pattern called for, I sized up to a DK weight and used KnitPicks Merino Style yarn in Nutmeg. Then I just followed the pattern as it was written. (I tried upsizing the sweater for Scarlett too, but used the original yarn, with a larger hook, and modified the pattern and it was not nearly as successful...)
I loved working with this yarn. It has great stitch definition and it's really soft. I think the sweater drapes beautifully too. This may be my favorite project yet!
I picked this warm, woodsy color because I thought it would coordinate well with Scarlett's sweater without being too matchy-matchy. (I'm trying to move away from the identical outfits to the complementary outfits, which I find even more fun, and my husband, an identical twin, finds less spooky.)
I added buttons, which the pattern didn't call for, but I thought necessary for a toddler sweater. I also modified the collar, as with Scarlett's original sweater, so that it doesn't overlap the front facings.
I can't wait for Audrey to wear this! It may even work for the Fall if she doesn't grow too much.
Oh, I would really LOVE to make this for my toddler! Would you please help me find the pattern? I don't know how to look up that magazine or what I need to do. I am not good at upsizing. I think this is quite lovely, though, and I can usually follow a pattern if I have one. Would you please help me?!? Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat size would you say this came out to? I just ordered the magazine and am going to make the set for my daughter due in November. I also have a 15 month old (will be 17 months) when the baby comes, so I was wondering if this would be her size with the changes you made to the pattern? Thank you!
ReplyDelete@craftymommajess: My daughter was 2 1/2 when she wore this sweater. You could probably make the sleeves and body a bit shorter and get it a little smaller...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quick reply!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get this pattern. Where did you find it? It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have tried for several hours to find either this pattern or the magazine it came from with no success. Do you have any suggestions how or where I can find either one?
ReplyDelete@Crystal Clark: The pattern is from an old magazine. It is difficult to find. Please send me an email and I can give you some suggestions. My email is listed in the Contact section. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan you please help me find this pattern? My email is marybatchelorscrochet@gmail.com
DeleteI would really appreciate your help with this.
How can I get this pattern?
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find the pattern? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this pattern. I haven't been able to find the magazine to buy. Please help!!
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The original pattern is from Family Circle Easy Crochet Spring/summer 2007. The pattern for the Jacket is on page 95. The Layette Set is called Lacy Bay Fare - with the Bonnet and Booties. Page 97 has the lacy baby blanket that matches.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps someone!
I was able to find the Baby Layette pattern she mentioned. It is at: www.pdfmagaz.in/02043702-family-circle-easy-crochet-2007-17-Spring-Summer/
ReplyDeleteIt shows that you should pay to get it, but you don't have to. Just click on down-load and it will download. It just takes about 10-15 minutes. then you can peruse the magazine. I will just have to adjust for a different size for a young girl.
Why do people make posts of beautiful things to make and then not post the link or the pattern.this is a waste of my time when it takes forever or maybe not even at all to get the pattern.¡¡!!!!!!!??????
ReplyDeleteI too would love this pattern! Since it was published in 2007 the copyright is probably expired so it can be shared, just not sold. If anyone has a copy of this pattern I would so love to hear from them!Diane@disbuys.com
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