Tiny Tea Leaves Cardigan


Here's a fun tidbit about me, I cannot keep a secret nor could I save this sweet sweater until closer to Christmas.  On Monday, I delivered the sweater because I was too excited and really wanted the mom to have it early.  If you ask me, the buttons make the cardigan!

I watch a lot of Disney Jr while babysitting, well not watch, but it's on in the background as I chase and play with the toddler I babysit.


I've knit this pattern in adult form for me twice in the past.  It's well written and if you are into cardigans you have to wear buttoned at the top, this is the cardigan for you.  I knit size 2 and hopefully she'll be able to wear it for three seasons.  I will definitely knit this pattern again.

Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. Helen BDecember 6, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    Oh the cardigan is too cute to keep for Christmas, the buttons are perfect, really think I might have to make it for one of my little ones I look after.

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  2. margeneDecember 6, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Tea Leaves is such a sweet cardigan and any little one would look just darling wearing it!

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  3. BridgetDecember 6, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    That is adorable and festive! The buttons are absolutely perfect for it. Congratulations on a wonderful knit.

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  4. BonnyDecember 6, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    That is such a sweet sweater I'm not surprised you couldn't save it! I know your toddler will look adorable in it. I'm also glad to hear that it comes in adult sizes!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 6, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    I think it is nice that you gifted it early. That way she can be festive all through December!

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  6. kathy bDecember 6, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    Oh MY gosh it is adorable!! I love the color. I love the sentiment. I can't wait to give gifts either for some reason!

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  7. chrisknitsDecember 6, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    Adorable!! I can see why you couldn't keep it a secret. I am sure the babe will get lots of wear out of this one.

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  8. VeraDecember 6, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    Oh wow! this is just too adorable. I'm glad you gave it early - she can wear it on Christmas Day or Eve. The buttons are darling. Great job!!

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  9. spriteDecember 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Adorable!

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  10. JaneDecember 6, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    That sweater is darling and the buttons are the icing on the cake. I have knit the adult Tea Leaves and have worn it often. I can see why you wanted to get it to the mother ASAP. I can just see a little one flitting around in that sweater and some black leggings.

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  11. Kim December 6, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    So sweet, and I love the buttons.

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  12. MaryDecember 7, 2017 at 6:04 AM

    aw, it's adorable ... and those buttons are simply perfect!

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  13. TannaDecember 7, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    P.r.e.c.i.o.u.s.! Your button choice is perfect. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse -- I can hear them calling "Oh, Toodles" for help in the background. Memories from out toddler days. ;) She NEEDED this little cardigan before Christmas to get to enjoy wearing it all the sooner. Beautiful job, Karen. blessings ~ tanna

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  14. DebbieDecember 7, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    That sweater is just adorable and the buttons are charming!

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  15. GraceDecember 7, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    This is just the sweetest sweater ever! I love your work!

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  16. MonicaDecember 7, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    ADORABLE!!! I do love those buttons!

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  17. elnsDecember 7, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    The buttons are just a fantastic finish! No doubt. I have to admit that though mine is a moody teen, there will be a required viewing of Mickey Mouse Christmas Carol and Mickey's Once Upon Christmas. I'm getting all Mom nostalgic just thinking about it, ha! I love the Tea Leaves pattern for bigs and littles, a solid knit every time, but I can tell you I will definitely be much more inspired for the button choices in my next one, thanks to you!

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  18. JoséDecember 8, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    That looks just too sweet, the buttons are adorable !

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  19. StefanieDecember 8, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    Wonderful job, Karen! It's a festive color and the buttons are perfect and meaningful to you and that little one.

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