...There a chick...
Everywhere a chick, chick. Oh, how I enjoyed making this sweater. First the yarn, Reyolds Revue, is a nice, sproingy merino, not unlike Sublime or Debbie Bliss. It was a pleasure to knit up what would otherwise have been a boring, stockinette sweater. The finishing of the raglan seams was a bit odd, but when I began the neck, it became apparent what was intended.
I had decided to use the same yarn I used when I made my Easter Chicks, GHH Apart, instead of the Kidsilk Haze it called for. I think they are a bit fuzzier and more substantial than the ones in the pattern, but not too crazy. I had agonized over the embroidery of the chicks, which is not a particular talent of mine. But I decided to just wing it, and I can honestly say I'm pleased with this little sweater. So pleased, in fact, that I am not sure I can pass this one onto its intended recipient. Is that terrible? I want to keep it for Baby G. My mom suggested making another, but you know how that goes. The second one never seems to come out as good as the original. I'll sleep on it and see how I feel in the morning.
In the meantime, I took all of your advice on the scarf, especially those of you who said something to the effect of "If Nora says to block it, then you should block it." I had actually sent an email to Carol, the designer of the Sunday Scarf, and asked her as well. She basically told me that she soaked hers to let the fiber expand and then just draped it over a railing to let it dry as it pleased. And that is what I did as well.
And now, Joey is just begging for a belly rub...
Those chicks are adorable!
Believe me, the quilt took a lot of patience! Definitely not an overnight project. But well worth it.
Posted by: AJ | 14 June 2008 at 11:47 PM
first: scritch scratch for joey.
second: freakin' adorbale!! those chicks are too cute for words, and really look just as downy and soft as real live chicks! definitely save this one and make another. damn fine job, kim!!
Posted by: sheepishone | 15 June 2008 at 01:39 AM
Ha ha, you winged it!!
And it is perfect - fabulous chicks! and the green yarn does look fabulous to knit with.
Posted by: Rose Red | 15 June 2008 at 03:02 AM
What a sweet sweater! It'll be loved!
Posted by: tiennie | 15 June 2008 at 04:18 AM
OMFG (I know, not appropriate on a Sunday, esp. when referring to childrens' garments), but that sweater is soooooo cuuuute. Keeping it for Miss G is a no-brainer:)
Posted by: Heather | 15 June 2008 at 06:41 AM
Thats a great sweater and the chicks are so cute! I am glad you have the air con back, typical for the weather to cool though!
Posted by: Lin | 15 June 2008 at 08:01 AM
now this sweater is really too cute...are you giving it away...what did you decide?
Posted by: Theresa/tdoeswool | 15 June 2008 at 08:14 AM
Listen, I don't really want to go back to the dentist, but I'll have to if you keep this up. THAT IS SOO FREAKING SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
Posted by: Nicole | 15 June 2008 at 08:41 AM
Those little chicks are darling! I think you should keep it for your sweet niece if you want:) And the Sunday Scarf keeps getting better and better! And Joey too!
Posted by: Stacey | 15 June 2008 at 09:15 AM
See, I told you it needs to flutter. ;)
The chicky cardi is so damn cute - definitely make another for our little G.
Posted by: Nora | 15 June 2008 at 04:43 PM
Oh my. You are so very clever. I just love that whole thing!
Posted by: bells | 15 June 2008 at 06:42 PM
Sweater came out very cute.. It will look cute on Aubrey!... :)
Posted by: Tracy | 15 June 2008 at 07:11 PM
oh my gosh. that just might be the cutest little sweater EVER! it turned out perfectly!!!
so glad you blocked it. it really does look softer now.
sending rubs to joey!
Posted by: leslie | 15 June 2008 at 10:27 PM
That is one of the cutest sweaters I have seen in a long time!
Posted by: Kate | 16 June 2008 at 08:16 AM
Not sure which is cuter - Joey or the sweater. Baby G definitely needs one of those sweaters.
Posted by: Tracy | 16 June 2008 at 04:56 PM
That's the cutest baby sweater I've ever seen. I'm not sure I could give it away, either, if I had a baby who could wear it. ;-)
Tell ya what, you go block the sweater, and I'll give Joey his bellyrub for you..I wish! He's too cute for his own good. ;-)
Posted by: Renna | 17 June 2008 at 12:08 AM
That has to be the cutest thing I've seen in a while!
Posted by: luckyknitter | 18 June 2008 at 08:40 AM
How did I miss this post?! Love the Chick! Of COURSE you're keeping it!
Posted by: Madmad | 19 June 2008 at 07:23 PM
Oh my heavens! I am not normally a fan of the super-cute but holy crap I am in love with those little chicks! Where oh where did you find that pattern? I have to make this sweater.
Posted by: Kristy | 20 June 2008 at 01:28 PM