PULLOVER IS COMPLETED

Yes the pullover is complete, at least the first sample.  Now I have to check the numbers.  I will likely do one more sample for the pattern pictures as this one is in 100% wool, not a good choice for toddlers that may be allergic to wool and for  mom's care in washing.

Size 2 Years

Now I just have to finish writing the Pattern and get Callum to be my model.

Back On Track!!!

It is New Year's Eve but I am getting back on track before New Year's Day.

I picked up the Pullover that is on the needles and am knitting it.

Hope 2013 is a good year.

When I finish the pullover, I will get on with my next project, 

hopefully it will be a Little Baby Girl's Dress, but I never know for sure.

MommaBearKnits all the time, every day, every hour, early morning and late at night, because I love it!!!!!

KAL Progress

I have been sitting in front of a window Air Conditioner, it is so hot outside, I cannot even walk the RusterCruster.

But the good news is I can Knit up a Storm, maybe the storm will cool things down.

I have picked up the stitches for the Front Yoke Panel

Front Yoke Complete, next I pick up and knit the Back Yoke

  

Back and Front Yoke Panels complete.

Body Section Started, Front View

Back View

Back to the comfy chair in front of the Air Conditioner - MommaBearKnits on into the night.

Callum is Finished

We took photos of Callum wearing Callum yesterday afternoon.  I now have to finish the Front Page of the Pattern and send it off to Patternfish.  I am still waiting for the photos from his Mom's camera to make the final selection.  He is an Awesome boy.  He is 13 months old and is an active, confident young man.  He loves the outdoors and runs, climbs and keeps Mom and Dad very busy.

The picture above is the size 1 yr for the photo, it wouldn't fit him this fall when it starts to get colder.  He will enjoy wearing the sizes 2 yrs when he is out in the great outdoors this fall.  Right now it is a little large but he will grow.

I couldn't believe it, he stood up on a pile of wood and was completely balanced.  He is a very active little man.  This one below is a sample of my Basic Cardigan, that I will post on Patternfish soon too.

I am a man!!!

MommaBearKnits and enjoys it totally.

Second Sample in the Works

I am now working on the sleeve of the second sample.  Hopefully that will be all the samples I need.  I did find some glitches in the written work, but working a different size and following the pattern very carefully helps.  Then I will try reading it quite a few times.  It is funny, when you calculate the numbers for all the sizes, glitches do show up, also there are typos.

Size 4 worked in Galway Highland Heathers Worsted Weight

MommaBearKnits all day long.

Progress Report:

I have finished writing the pattern, at least the first effort.  Now I have to double check everything, before I post the finished product.  I just finished the first sleeve, it is all written out, so I can now, work the second sleeve while checking the written work as well.  Then comes the checking, checking, checking and test knitting. I always do more than one sample in different sizes just to assure the numbers work for all sizes:

It's Name is "Callum"

"Callum"  is kind of complicated, but interesting,  as the cable patterns require lots of attention, but the result pleases me.   I make a great effort to write very detailed instructions,when that is finished the pattern will be posted on  Patternfish.

MommaBearKnits on into the night and all through the next day, every day.

Making Progress

The body and the bottom border is now complete.  The knitting and the writing is right up to date.  I am making progress, although the pattern will be slightly difficult, hopefully I will make sure it is well written and clear with the instructions.  As always, I will be here to help if you need me.

Next the sleeves --------


MommaBearKnits on into the future :)

I Think This Will Be A Marathon

Progress Report:

The Neckband is finished, I now have to create the flexible neckband and then begin the Multi directional Panels.  First you turn the work inside out to take the chain stitches off.

Next I will remove the Crochet Chain and place the cast on stitches onto a second Circular Needle.

 
Then you fold over the neckband with the Right Side of the knitted rib on the outside of the neckband with the circular needles parallel to each other.

Then you knit one stitch from each needle together to the end of the round, to form the neckband.

Keep in touch, MommaBearKnits on into the night and early in the morning.

Back on Track

I am getting back on track with my Cable Pullover Toddler Pattern.  The last two weeks have been a little distracting, so when I could sit down and knit, I just knit socks.  I am starting up again with the pattern.  Already there has been adjustments:  Now "Callum" is going to be in four sizes, 18 Months - 4 Years.  It is too cumbersome to work more sizes into a multidirectional, cable panelled pullover.  When I complete "Callum" I will work out the numbers and create a larger size, likely size 4 - 12, not sure yet.

Let the Journey begin -----

Frogged, but will start it again, with slight number changes

This part has been frogged as I changed the numbers.  I will begin again with the Crochet Chain, Provisional Cast On.  I am sitting down right now to begin --------  when I finish the cast on and the neckband, I will post a new picture.

MommaBearKnits on into the night.