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A Sweater? Really? Yes! Really!

February 12, 2008 By Carole

How is it that I can knit 4 pairs of socks since the start of the new year but it takes me 4 months to knit a simple cabled sweater? I don’t know either.

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Whatever the reason, I finally finished the Child’s Cable Sweater for my adorable (step)grandson, Patrick.

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He chose the color green and I chose the Peace Fleece. I love working with Peace Fleece. The colors are terrific, it’s warm and it wears like iron.

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Patrick wanted cables so this pattern, the Child’s Cable Sweater by Yankee Knitter Designs, was perfect. I knit the largest size and added about 10 stitches for an extra bit of width. It’s a bit roomy through the neck and shoulders but we wanted him to have some growing room.

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It’s a very simple sweater and an excellent pattern. Really, I have no excuse for taking so long to finish it.

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Patrick is quite pleased with the sweater and he was perfectly thrilled to model it for the blog on Saturday morning.

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He was even more thrilled when he took 2nd place at the Pine Wood Derby later that afternoon. I think he had a pretty great weekend.

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  1. Carol says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:15 am

    Yay Patrick! A handsome model for a great sweater! And congratulations for being the best!

  2. Bethe says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:43 am

    I love Peace Fleece, too. It’s an absolute workhorse besides having great colors. Nice job on the sweater and I love that shade of green you chose!

  3. margene says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:49 am

    You did it and it looks fabulous on him. He looks happy about it, too. What a great kid!

  4. Lucia says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:49 am

    Congrats to Patrick! Such a handsome young man. Sweater maketh kid. All right, he’s handsome without it, too, but they were obviously made for each other.

  5. Kim says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:58 am

    Way to go Patrick!! I remember my kids doing the Pine wood derby when they were young….it was fun!

    The sweater looks great on him and just the right color for Saint Patty’s day!

  6. Robin in VA says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:01 am

    Alright Patrick!! VERY handsome sweater! Socks are instant gratification…sweaters=time!!

  7. Cheryl says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:05 am

    What a great color on him! I love it!

  8. Laurie says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:09 am

    That’s a great knit for him! He certainly loved modeling it too. Very cute.

  9. Erin says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Wow, it looks fantastic! I would’ve made a larger size too! You want him to be able to wear it next winter too, right?

  10. Teresa C says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Great sweater! He looks like he’ll be a heart breaker some day soon.

  11. ann says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:18 am

    I’ve often wondered the same thing myself. Why is it that sweaters take so long and socks seem to zip along —- didn’t someone do the math and figure that socks are the same amount of stitches? what is going on here?? it makes no sense! maybe the thought of seaming it at the end makes us slow down.

    lovely sweater btw!

  12. Leslie says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:27 am

    That’s a great sweater! I love the pattern. I’ve never knit with Peace Fleece before but I think I need to!

  13. Wool Winder says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Great looking sweater!

  14. debbi says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Fab sweater and handsome model. Congrats on getting it done and congrats to Patrick for 2nd place – nice job both of you.

  15. Norma says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:40 am

    And being the owner of a Peace Fleece sweater, I KNOW how warm that baby is!!! Wonderful. Is that Shaba green, or a different green?

  16. Lolly says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:46 am

    What a great sweater for him! very nice! love that green 😉

  17. Deb says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:52 am

    OK – he’s ADORABLE! And the sweater brings out the ham in him – must get it from Dale?? Beautiful job Carole!

  18. Kathy says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:00 am

    It looks great and he’s adorable. I do love those Yankee Knitter patterns.

  19. jessica~ says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:00 am

    Whooooo! Great sweater!! What a cutie 🙂

  20. Karen says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:02 am

    I love Peace Fleece too. It’s a great sweater and there is still plenty of cool weather around to wear it too.

  21. Ruth says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:10 am

    Lots of good-looking guys in your family.

    I’m just saying.

  22. Jean says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Good job to both you and Patrick. He’s got the Irish name and Irish sweater… he’s all set for St. Patrick’s day! Handsome guy in a handsome sweater knit with love.

  23. Karen says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Congratulations to Patrick! His sweater looks wonderful. You did a great job.

  24. marianne says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Congrats to Patrick on the Derby race AND that beautiful sweater! What a handsome boy, he looks to be loving his new sweater too… who wouldn’t be proud to have him for a grandson!
    Lovin’ the Peace Fleece here also, maybe not the absolute most fun and soft to knit up but oh baby, when it’s had a proper bath? MMMMMMMMM.

  25. Danielle says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Nice job — to both of you!

  26. Hillary says

    February 12, 2008 at 9:59 am

    He looks wonderful in his sweater and he chose a great color. Both are very handsome!

  27. Julie says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Great looking sweater for a handsome little boy!

  28. michelel says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Love it! Well, you had me at cables and peace fleece – boy I love that stuff. Patrick looks so darn dapper in that green.

    Pine wood derbies – now that brings back some good memories. Here’s a great big congrats for Patrick. Second place, not to shabby 🙂

  29. ck says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Great sweater! Just perfect for him 🙂

  30. elizabeth says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:44 am

    That’s awesome! What is it with boys and green? That’s all my son wants to wear!

  31. Cookie says

    February 12, 2008 at 11:51 am

    Wonderful sweater, Carole! Socks can travel with us, but every sweater reaches a point where it wants to stay home. ;^)

    Congrats to Patrick!

  32. Cheryl S. says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Great sweater, and it certainly looks like it will be loved and well-used!

  33. Alarming Female says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Lucky boy! I trust his parents know how to wash it?

  34. Bridget says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    He looks very handsome in it! I love the color.

  35. Anne says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    That boy is fierce! America’s Next Top Male Model, here he comes!!
    Anne in Calgary

  36. Chris says

    February 12, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    That’s a fabulous sweater!

  37. kitkatknit says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Congratulations to Patrick on his pine wood derby entry! And to you on the great sweater.

  38. jillian says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    He’s a natural in front of the camera, by gum! That’s a fabulous young man sweater and he clearly loves it.

  39. Beth says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    It’s a great sweater! Congratulations to Patrick on the great achievement in the derby!

  40. Lynne says

    February 12, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Peace Fleece is great yarn…and Patrick looks quite handsome in his new cabled sweater!

  41. Jessica says

    February 12, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    Looks great! Nice color. And I’m glad to hear that Peace Fleece wears so well. I have enough in the stash for the boyfriend’s next sweater.

  42. Brenda says

    February 12, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Is your color Hemlock? I knit a cardigan for myself with it last year, and used some of Peace Fleece’s handpainted buttons. I designed it myself, and every time I wear it, I find something else not to love about it. I *do* love the yarn, both the texture and the color, so I’m going to take it apart and either knit Central Park Hoodie, a Wallaby sweater, or just a simple raglan sleeved cardi. I like this yarn so much that I want to knit it into something I love and want to wear allot.

  43. LisaK says

    February 12, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Love the sweater! What a handsome young man.

  44. Jeannie says

    February 12, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Great sweater. Cute cute Patrick — and my son Joe remebers the pinewood derby with a smile

  45. lisa says

    February 12, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    Congratulations to you for finishing such a lovely sweater and congratulations to Patrick for doing well in the derby!

  46. ~Kristie says

    February 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    How wonderful! He’s such a cutie in the amazing sweater. You really knit that beautifully! Congratulations on another wonderful knit.

  47. Wanda says

    February 13, 2008 at 12:49 am

    Aww, what a cutie. The sweater looks great and I know your grandson just loves it. Congrats to him on the Derby too.

  48. Debi says

    February 13, 2008 at 4:16 am

    What a cutie! The sweater looks great on him!

  49. Manise says

    February 13, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Love that sweater. Hmmm… my youngest might like one like that!

  50. anne says

    February 13, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    that IS adorable and i just love that particular color of pine green!

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