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Matilda – Made by Ma!

December 7, 2013

I finally have something new to share with you.  Although it’s not one of my makes.

This is one of Ma’s!

It’s from the book Labour of Love by Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard.

Labour of loveThis is such a lovely book.  The pattern here is Matilda and the yarn is Rowan cotton.

IMG_9850_edited-1I love this rich cranberry colour on Button.  Especially at this time of year when she’s looking a little tired and pale.  It really perks her up (roll on the Christmas holidays and some time off school!)

IMG_9843_edited-1I also love how this yarn has beautifully crisp stitch definition which enhances the lovely textures of this design.

Where did she learn to pose like that?

Where did she learn to pose like that?

Ma knitted the largest size (a six I think) and we’re of the opinion the sizes run to the small side…but this still works perfectly for Button.  The only change to the pattern was that the neckline was very low so Ma added another repeat of the neck band in a single strand of yarn, rather than doubled as per the pattern instructions.

IMG_9826_edited-1As always, it’s a triumph!  Thanks Ma!

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Comments

  1. Fiona M says

    December 7, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Lovely jummy, and what a pretty little button too!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Thank you…on both counts!

  2. Jane G says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Oh, isn’t she growing up! A beautiful jumper for a gorgeous girls

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Too fast! She’s 5 going on 15 at the moment! Little minx.

  3. Sue Taylor says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    what a fabulous jumper. I agree about the colour, it really suits her. As for the pose, I think she’s been watching her mummy!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Mini me! 😉

  4. K-Line says

    December 8, 2013 at 12:34 am

    That sweater is gorgeous – and it fits Button perfectly! Lord, she is so sassy and cute!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Sassy is definitely the word. She’s being a little minx at the
      moment. Good job she’s so adorable. 😉

  5. Donna says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:02 am

    That is gorgeous – such lovely defined stitches! Her cheeks are so rosy too 🙂

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Thank you. 😀

  6. Chica Andaluza says

    December 8, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    So beautiful – both Button and the sweater!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:20 am

      I know..although I’m a bit biased!

  7. themateriallady says

    December 8, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Beautiful, it is almost as pretty as Button

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:20 am

      That takes some doing 😉

  8. Susan says

    December 8, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Ooh she’s such a cutie! That sweater is lovely, I adore the stitch definition. Beautiful modeling job, button! 🙂

    • Susan says

      December 8, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      Silly autocorrect. I promise that I did capitalize Button. #alwaysediting

      • PendleStitches says

        December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

        Lol! Mine’s always doing it to .

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

      She is a cutie. And Ma is a great knitter. Thank you.

  9. dokucug says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    This sweater is so perfect for Button! And she looks like such a grown-up girl! What a doll!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

      She’s growing up waaaaaay to fast for my liking. 😉

  10. Andrea says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    This sweater is super cute, but your daughter is even cuter! How great that she gets to grow up surrounded by crafty role models.

    • PendleStitches says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:22 am

      She enjoys the crafty side too. She does sewing with me, knitting with Grandma and baking with Nana. Such fun.

  11. Sewing Princess (@sewingprincess1) says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    The sweater is great! I love the color…but more than anything I think I have a urge to squeeze Button´s cheeks 😉 She is adorable!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 13, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Yes she is! And she knows it! 😉

  12. Karen Templer says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Too cute!

    • PendleStitches says

      December 13, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you!

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