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A Sweater. With Dishes.

September 24, 2008 By Carole

Several of you asked to see the new dishes.  I’ve also been asked to show the progress on Hannah’s February Lady Sweater.  Since I’m all about the multi-tasking, I present both:

Hannah didn’t quite understand why I asked her to sit at the kitchen table and model the partially finished sweater.  Then I explained that I wanted to show you the dishes so she happily did her Carol Merrill thing.

Yes, they are square.  Dale wasn’t sure what he thought about square dishes but he’s managed to overcome his aversion to them and he eats his dinner just fine.

So, the sweater is moving along nicely.  The yarn is Dream in Color Classy and I love working with it.  It’s smooshy and squooshy and the color is great.  Hannah is tiny so I was worried that the XXS wouldn’t be small enough.  Wouldn’t you know I had the yoke all done on size 6 needles and it was too small (yes, I knit a gauge swatch and yes, gauge swatches lie) so I ripped and started again on size 7s and now the fit is just right.  Time to visit sleeve island.

Who would have thought I could pull together a post from dishes and a sweater.  I think I’m really be stretching my use of the word blogger.

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  1. Kirsten says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Hannah is so adroable! I love her Carol Merrill pose!

  2. Ruth says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Beautiful dishes! I need new ones, too, but am too lazy — and cheap — to actually stir myself into action. I shall live vicariously through you.

    Green is a good color for Hannah.

  3. Danielle says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:07 am

    Oooh, I like your dishes. And I am impressed that Hannah is such a willing model. You guys must have a really good relationship.

  4. Karen says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:39 am

    The sweater is coming along wonderfully. The color looks lovely on Hannah.
    The dishes are beauties. I’m so glad you posted photos. I have never had square dishes and find them so interesting.

  5. margene says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:47 am

    You could have made two posts, but this was much more interesting. Love the sweater and now I want square plates!

  6. Beth says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:53 am

    Do you offer consulting services for bloggers? 🙂 I can’t seem to pull together much of anything lately!

  7. Kelly says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Yummy Dishes!! Hannah’s FLS is the same colourway I want to do mine in but i’m having troubles finding it. The LE haven’t had it for ages.

  8. Judy says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:24 am

    So happy to hear that Dale is able to have his supper.
    I think Hannah is getting even prettier. Love the sweater on her.

  9. Debbi says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:29 am

    The dishes are great. The site is great but the pictures don’t come through on my google reader. : ( If you know how to fix it would you let me know? Thanks. OH and belated Happy Birthday!

  10. Stacey says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Hannah is charming and the dishes are beautiful! They match the sweater perfectly. Happy Wednesday Carole!

  11. Dave Daniels says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:47 am

    I like BOTH. The sweater will be nice when it’s finished. Great color. But, those dishes are fantastic. I’ve always been fond of painted dishes. (Mine are currently white.)
    Tell Dale square plates are for a balanced diet!

  12. Wool Winder says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:13 am

    Not only did you combine the two, but the colors coordinate. How about that!

  13. LittleWit says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:18 am

    Hannah’s sweater looks great! I have square plates as well. I find them especially useful when I am serving something that needs a little more of a lip to keep it from running off the plate. We also use them whenever we eat Chinese, it just feels right. 🙂

  14. Kathy says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:22 am

    Great dishes! I LOVE that color — so pretty! It will be a very cute sweater on Hannah!

  15. Sarah says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:32 am

    The dishes are fantastic, as is the sweater! I have the same yarn and plan to start this soon 🙂

  16. Hillary says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:34 am

    The sweater and the dishes look great. I like the idea of square dishes but I can’t get Bruce to go for it. Maybe Dale can convince him.

  17. Nora says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Very nice, all around! The sweater is looking wonderful – DIC is such fabulous yarn – I’ll remember that when I’m ready to make my Lady!!

  18. Karen says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Your FLS is beautiful! As is your daughter. I am almost done with the body of my FLS…can’t wait to finish it as it is my first sweater – well adult sweater – and since we are having fall weather in PA I could use a new sweater!

  19. Karen says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:48 am

    The dishes totally match what Hannah is wearing. I love the colorway of the yarn!

  20. anne says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:58 am

    how cute!

  21. Barbara-Kay says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Thank you for satisfying my curiosity. I love them, and your table quilt is, indeed, perfect!

    What is it with men and square dishes? My DH has gone on record as saying “no way”. Of course, that fact that I have a butler’s pantry full of dishes might have something to do with it. VBG!

  22. deb says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:16 am

    And the dishes match Hannah and the unfinished sweater / t-shirt combo. You are SO artsy! Love them – all three!!

  23. jillian says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:20 am

    It’s beautiful! And everyone loves pottery and knitting 🙂 I think.

  24. Kat with a K says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:22 am

    The dishes are beautiful, and the sweater is coming along wonderfully!

  25. Jessica says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:23 am

    Is it just me or does the sweater totally match the dishes?! 🙂 Both are lovely!

  26. Robin in VA says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:28 am

    Gosh, she’s so cute! How many guys are chasing her? Love the sweater, especially the color!

  27. Teresa says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:51 am

    You know..I have a few extra pounds laying around if Hannah wants them. Just saying..:D She looks gorgeous in the sweater..even if it’s only half done. 😀

    The dishes are beautiful! I love the colors. *sighs* My husband and I just bought dishes from the store. $50..on sale for a 4 person setting. They were ALL broken! Except ONE plate and a couple mugs. I couldn’t find the receipt. I’m not even sure I got one. Talk about a bad experience with dishes. But hey, now I can buy new ones..and make sure I get the receipt! 😀

  28. Cheryl S. says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Great dishes! And Hannah is so cute. Even in an UFO (which also looks great).

  29. claudia says

    September 24, 2008 at 11:02 am

    That sweater looks wicked cute on Hannah. I’m rethinking my original passing-over of this pattern.

  30. Lynne says

    September 24, 2008 at 11:20 am

    Adorable Hannah, Adorable Sweater, Adorable Dishes (???)

  31. Chris says

    September 24, 2008 at 11:22 am

    A fun post! And isn’t stretching things pretty much the definition of blogger?

  32. Romi says

    September 24, 2008 at 11:54 am

    They look great together! Hee. 🙂

  33. Sara says

    September 24, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    That color looks gorgeous on Hannah. I love your dishes. When we moved to New Hampshire – I did not pack up my old dishes – rather gave them away – because I wanted new dishes…

    Got a set of really pretty dishes with black square plates – I love square plates!!!

  34. Knitnana says

    September 24, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    Wow! Hannah has a gift for this, you know? She really could take Vanna’s place when she retires (and make multi-millions for caring for Mom and Dad in their old ages, right?)!
    Love the Lady sweater, and the dishes are cool!
    (((hugs)))

  35. elizabeth says

    September 24, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    Oh, I disagree, this was a great post! Love that green!

  36. Kim says

    September 24, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Hannah’s sweater is going to be stunning! She’s a cutie for sure 🙂

  37. Chris says

    September 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Nice how the sweater coordinates with the dishes even. 😉

  38. Cookie says

    September 24, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    She is such a good girl. Her sweater looks lovely with the dishes.

  39. Kat says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    Color coordination all around!

  40. heather says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    the sweater’s looking good! i like how you’ve got the yoke a bit higher up.

  41. Norma says

    September 24, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    That sweater is awesome, and the dishes are equally so…and did you even notice that the whole thing is color-coordinated?

  42. Leslie says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Gosh, I love the square dishes. Yours is a very artistic family. And that sweater is going to be so adorable!

  43. PICAdrienne says

    September 25, 2008 at 1:07 am

    How tiny is Hannah? I am thinking about making the sweater for my daughter, who is 5’3″, 103 pounds and her high bust measurement is 33 inches. I am thinking the XXS would fit her rather nicely. With your experience with the pattern, is that the size you would make?

  44. JessaLu says

    September 25, 2008 at 9:39 am

    I’m jealous of your square dishes. ;o)

  45. Teyani says

    September 25, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Hannah is adorable and so are those dishes… AND the sweater. love that color.

  46. Brenda says

    September 26, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Hannah, the sweater and the dishes are all beautiful! My grandmother had a set of dishes that had square luncheon plates, which as a kid I found fascinating. When she moved into assisted living, she gave me the entire set of dishes. Unfortunately, I live 2300 miles from the dishes, and there are far too many pieces to send (Grandma never saw a dish she didn’t like–she bought every service piece possible), but someday, I’ll have square plates too!

    I have that color of DIC in the Smooshy sock yarn; it’s such a happy green.

  47. Betty says

    October 2, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Beautiful dishes, and such a beautiful sweater on such a gorgeous young lady!

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