I couldn’t convince Beatrix to part with her balloon. She discovered that she could inflate it herself this day, and I was afraid she would pass out from doing so over and over again.
She hardly paid any attention to me taking her picture, but when she was finished, she was finished.
We dyed this yarn together last fall and Beatrix wanted me to knit her a sweater with it. (Here’s the post with the gathering of the flowers for the dye, and here is the one about the actual dyeing.)
Feedback from my test knitters has been positive, and my plan is to release the Sunday Sweater pattern on Monday. (I’m very nervous for some reason!)
(Ravelry notes for this sweater here.)
Updated to add: The Sunday Sweater pattern is now available and you can purchase it here.
Angela says
Your daughter and mine share the same name. She seems destined to forever get Peter Rabbit and Squirrel Nutkin gifts at birthdays…her sweater came out so handsome. That pumpkiny color is perfect!
Kim says
Wow, it is beautiful!!!
steph says
Perfect in every way!!!! fit–color–design!!!
Becky says
Stunning! Can’t wait to check out the pattern.
Bethany Edstrom says
LOVE the sweater… and Beatrix’s dress… and your beautiful daughter! I’ll definitely be trying that pattern when you post it. Great work!
Cary says
Yay!!! I cannot wait! And just in time for sweater knitting season. My little ones are lining up to choose their pattern and color and buttons. Bea’s hair is cute:)
Deborah says
The sweater is absolutely wonderful, and the color is perfect. I wish you success in releasing your pattern.
Amber says
oh wow, that’s gorgeous! 🙂 beautiful work!
Lori Ann says
Adorable! Your pattern is darling. Where do you find the time to knit with all those children? I barely get a row or 2 done with just 1 homeschool child! Thanks for sharing.
Anna says
Oh how beautiful! I would gladly purchase the pattern. I have a six year old that would be beautiful in it, especially in this beautiful color. You are so talented.
Jodi says
Ginny,
I want to learn how to knit JUST so I can make this sweater for my girls! I LOVE, love, love the sleeves. Beautiful design. Congratulations.
Pax,
Jodi
priest's wife (@byzcathwife) says
beautiful! You are so talented
(got to go finish the pj pants for the baby girl…..baby steps in crafting)
annita says
That is just beautiful! Really beautiful! +JMJ+
Erika says
Ginny, I love the Sunday Sweaters so much! They are beautiful and this orange is perfect and Beatrix is the most adorable model! 🙂
I hope some mathy knitter sizes it up for grown ups at some point! So cute!!! 🙂
Erin @ Wild Whispers says
I do believe you are a designer, Ginny! LOVE IT! I can’t wait for the pattern…
Taryn Kae Wilson @ Wooly Moss Roots says
It’s beautiful Ginny and it goes so well with Beatrix’s dress.
heathermama hawkes says
your sweater turned out beautifully. 🙂 i can’t wait to give it a go. personally i LOVE the orange.
Michaela says
This cardigan is so very, very nice and your little girl so cute! Many greatings from Germany! michaela
VLVL says
Oh, wow, what a beautiful sweater! You did such a great job!
I’m generally not a orange fan, but this shade is great. It goes perfectly with her dress, as well!
Meryl says
So excited for the pattern–that sweater is beautiful! (And at first I thought the balloon was a really big egg–like an ostrich egg or something!)
Christina says
LOVE IT….the color is scrumptious! Cannot wait to try this pattern out!
Nicole says
Ginny, the sweater is beautiful. The color is perfect for this time of year and looks adorable on her and such a perfect fit too.
Maren says
Already looking very much forward to the sunday sweater pattern! It’s REALLY beautiful. And I wish I could dye that exact color – orange is my favorite for making winter wardrobe a little bit more sunny.
Thumbs up on this one!!
Love from Austria, where sweaters are already needed on a erveryday basis by now…
Maya says
Its gorgeous! I love it!
Kelly says
Hooray! I can’t wait. It’s gorgeous, Ginny. 🙂
Jeannine says
Ginny, What a great accomplishment. I’m certain it will be a huge success. I only have three boys, or else I would be getting that pattern!
Sonya says
It’s absolutely gorgeous!
Beth C says
The sweater and the model are beautiful!!! I can’t wait for the pattern to be released. I am hoping to make it for my grand-daughter.
Lindsey says
What a beautiful little sweater! I love it and can’t wait to knit one for my little girl! (I already have the yarn ready! ;))
Andréann says
It’s beautiful!
Megan B. says
It’s a beautiful sweater, and I adore the color!
Sharon says
That sweater is beautiful. The color is just perfect! And, at first I thought that balloon was some kind of huge egg!
Renee @ Adventures at Hilltop says
Beautiful sweater, beautiful pics and beautiful model 🙂
Sheila says
Pumpkin, whats not to love? Beautiful!
Though my projects are few in number, I always think and pray for the person who is the receiver of the knitted object I am working. L. will be be cocooned in your love, in her cozy, bright spot of orangey sweater, through the fall and long winter. What a blessing!
Anke says
Ginny, the color is absolutely gorgeous and your stitching is flawless. LOVE the sweater!!
Jen says
What a great dye job. The color and sweater look amazing on Beatrix. I love her new hairdo, too. 😉
swanski says
Lovely sweater and lovely photos. Congrats on your sweater pattern!
makneta says
Lovely sweater and lovely pictures.
Jen says
What a beautiful sweater! I can’t wait for the pattern!!
katieh says
It looks brilliant!
I’m looking forward to the pattern – I have a lovely (nearly) 2 year old who could do with a cardie like that. 🙂
Emily says
It looks so lovely, and I do believe there’s a two-year-old in my life who just might be getting a Sunday Sweater of her own…
Patraq says
I love it!! I’m dying to knit it, and I’ve never done a sweater before. It’s just too much cuteness to pass up for my girls.
And I have to say, I think Beatrix’s haircut is darling! She could be a little storybook character in the English countryside with that haircut and sweater!
Heather says
This is beautiful! And I can’t wait for the sweater pattern to be released!!! So exciting!
Tracey says
Ginny, please don’t be nervous. We are all friends, your pattern is looks stunning and we are all so excited to cast on!
amber says
I hope this sweater also comes in adult sizes. I am obsessed!
Jennifer says
Beautiful & perfect for autumn! I can’t wait for the pattern—was hoping it would be up to day after you mentioned the big reveal yesterday. Please don’t be nervous. I’ve been looking and looking for the perfect sweater to knit up for my girls and I just know this is the one!!
Katrina says
Beatrix is so dear. “When she is finished- she is finished :)” I love the color! I am so relieved that you like it more than last week–it is such a fabulous color! Don;t be nervouse-Your pattern will be great! It is great! I can’t wait for the release–I have some wool sitting to the side ready to cast on!
sue says
Beatrice’s sweater looks wonderful and I love that pumpkin orange color. I cant wait until Monday then so I can knit one up too!
Casey says
I love it! I can think of a few kiddos who would love it.
All these pumpkin orange knits in the blogosphere lately are tempting…
little macaroon says
It’s beautiful, don’t be nervous, I can’t wait for your pattern!
anneke says
It turned out as great as the vest for Larkspur did. Love the color though you’re not a fan of orange. She wears a nice dress too!!