Because I would have loved to have this fabulous piece of clothing, if I were an adventurous boy. Well, that I didn't even have to be...an ordinary boy would be perfect.
picture from Fairy Tale Knits
I'm over the moon about this sweater designed by Alison Stewart-Guinee.
She has made a book full of breathtaking patterns and the name of the book gives you an idea of what it contains: Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After.
To make such a book is a wonderful thought. It truely respects the need children have for dressing up and playing while using their imagination. And besides that, it seems to be very beautiful and well designed clothes.
I have seen a lot of the designs on ravelry and on Amazon, and I simply must have this book. Now, my little nephews and nieces have to get Fairy Tale clothes and accessories...and I'm sure they will love it.
Who wouldn't love to be Red Riding Hood , Snowwhite or Robin Hood?
Jeg falt for samme genseren, og kjøpte boka. Mye fint til gutter (en sjeldenhet!) men jentetingene falt jeg ikke så for (bortsett fra kåpa på forsiden, nydelig!)
ReplyDeleteI have this book. My mother is currently working on the Princess sweater and next up is the felted muff but the boy patterns are especially good
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that chain maille!!! I'll take one for myself, too :)
ReplyDeleteSelvfølgelig må du da ha' den bog, Ulla, den ser skøn ud.
ReplyDeleteOg hvem ved, måske kan man lave en slags nedtonet voksenudgave af riddersweateren...
Ja, er den ikke bare skøn den trøje, Merete! :)) Det er så herligt at der er mange fine ting til drenge - du har ret i at det er en sjældenhed.
ReplyDeleteJeg kan nu også godt lide mange af tingene til piger - specielt Rødhætte kappen og Snedronningens frakke. :))
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That sounds wonderful, icile. :)) I bet that your daughter is looking forward to your mom making it.
I dreamt of a muff my entire childhood. Imagine how cozy it will be when winter starts for real. :))
That book will definitely become a favourite of mine. :))
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That is just how I felt too, Angela! The shape and the knitting is so beautiful...it would work great as both. :))
And how lovely with some things for boys. :))
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Åh ja, Anne. Jeg er så let at lokke. Den er nødt til at komme hjem på hylden. ;))
Jeg har også i mit stille sind tænkt hvad der mon sker den dag, hvor jeg ikke længere har nogle små børn i familie og omgangskreds at sy og strikke til! Lad os håbe, at der altid er en enkelt lille én at kreere til. :))
Og dét med en nedtonet riddersweater er slet ikke nogen dårlig idé. Jeg synes virkelig at sweateren er smuk i form og strik. Bare dét at knappen var af en anden type ville ændre udseendet markant. :))
Hav en hyggelig mandag...
Excellent! This is quite interesting. I love it. Thank you so much for this informative blog. I really appreciated it. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! How did I miss this? Thank you so much for your kind words. They are especially meaningful since I so admire your aesthetic.
ReplyDeleteBy the way~an adult chain maille is in the works! I'll keep you posted!
It was definitely my pleasure, Alison - thanks a lot for your sweet words. :))
ReplyDeleteI'm so amazed by your book and love having it in my bookshelf. You truely honour children's need to dress up in such a beautiful and respectful way. :))
OHH, and a grownup Chain Maille!! It sounds fabulous. :))
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