Lavender Tiny Tea Leaves Cardigan


Phew!  I finished the tiny tea leaves cardigan well within my self imposed deadline which was as soon as possible.  The toddler girl I babysit will be two years old in a week and I wanted to make her another tiny tea leaves cardi because her mom loved the Christmas one I made. 

This time around, I scoured the internet for a DK weight wool/cotton blend that was wash and dry-able.  I wanted the cotton content for transitional spring weather.  I found on Webs Anchor Bay by Cascade Yarns and I loved knitting with this wool. 


When I finished knitting, I did a quick soak and upon blocking the sweater, the super wash wool content made the wet garment droopy and stretched out.  I promptly popped this sweater in the dryer and my oh my, magic!  Truly wash and dry, what bliss.  Both mom and little toddler love Disney, hence the Minnie Mouse buttons.


Ravelry notes are here

THE WINNER for the $25 coupon code to Tributary yarns website is Juliann!! 

Dutch Label Shop has given me the coupon code for 15% off of an order and I updated this blog post to reflect the coupon code.

What are you knitting this week?

Comments

  1. DiannaMarch 21, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    That cardigan is beautiful, Karen! And the buttons are adorable. That is what I always enjoyed about sewing for my daughter ...finding cute buttons for the garment. I often allowed her to pick what she wanted.

    On my to do list for today is to finish up the little pink baby afghan I've been crocheting. I only have about three more inches to do plus the edging. Not a problem!

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  2. Juliann in WAMarch 21, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    What a sweet cardigan. I want to knit a wee sweater for Ellis. Will have to look at that yarn. So excited to have won the lovely yarn. Thanks

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  3. thecrazysheepladyMarch 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Cute! And you are the second person I've seen toss a saggy superwash sweater in the dryer. Great tip!

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  4. allisamazingMarch 21, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    It is adorable! I love the color and the buttons are so cute.

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  5. margeneMarch 21, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    Lavender Tea Leaves is a perfect name. Such a darling cardigan and perfect for a little lady.

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  6. VeraMarch 21, 2018 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful finish! That is such a gorgeous Spring sweater (if Spring ever arrives....). Congratulations to Juliann!!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 21, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Those little Minnie Mouse buttons are ADORABLE!

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  8. spriteMarch 21, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    Adorable!

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  9. Corinne CunninghamMarch 21, 2018 at 1:50 PM

    The buttons! So sweet. I made Paige one of these sweaters when she was a toddler, and she wore the thing to death, it was her favorite! It's such a great pattern, and wears so well. I hope the little one you made it for loves the sweater!

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  10. kathy bMarch 21, 2018 at 1:55 PM

    Oh Hooray for magic dryer success. That cardigan is just too cute. You did a fantastic job. Great color, amazing stitch definition and buttons too!
    Congrats to Juliann! I'm shawl knitting and loving it.

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  11. StefanieMarch 21, 2018 at 5:02 PM

    Great cardigan; the color reminds me of the Berocco yarn I had used for my niece's Sunday Sweater. The buttons are adorbs!!
    Thank you for the cardigan and its color love. Do you know you can sign up on the Joann website to receive mailer coupons?

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  12. CathieJMarch 21, 2018 at 7:21 PM

    What a beautiful sweater for a little girl. I love those buttons.

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  13. UnknownMarch 21, 2018 at 7:39 PM

    This is just beautiful, Karen!

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  14. JaneMarch 21, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    What a sweet little sweater. The buttons are such a nice finishing touch.

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  15. Caffeine GirlMarch 21, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    That is such a gorgeous cardigan. I should try making one for the little girl in my life.

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  16. TannaMarch 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM

    Sweet. Sweet. Sweet! That is just so cute, Karen. And, beautifully done. The dryer trick is good to know on the superwash! blessings ~ tanna

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  17. MaryMarch 22, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    aw, that Tiny Tea Leaves turned out beautifully - what a wonderful birthday gift! I'll put in a plug for KnitPicks Comfy (they don't have a DK, but there is a sport and a light worsted) https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/knit-picks/yarns?search=comfy it's delightful to knit with and it washes/dries beautifully - just saying ... those of us who knit for littles need to know!!

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  18. BridgetMarch 22, 2018 at 8:50 AM

    So pretty and so springlike! I think she will look extra adorable wearing it.

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  19. BonnyMarch 22, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    What a sweet cardigan! You've chosen the perfect color and buttons and she (and her mother) are going to love it!

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  20. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeMarch 22, 2018 at 2:44 PM

    Too cute! This is exactly when I wanted to have a little girl. Love it!

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  21. MonicaMarch 23, 2018 at 2:47 PM

    How adorable! Perfect for Easter!

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  22. GraceMarch 23, 2018 at 10:17 PM

    I remember your Christmas tiny tea leaves sweater and this one is just as beautiful! Those buttons are so cute! I know your little girl and her mom will love it. xx

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  23. chrisknitsMarch 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    How precious!! She will be adorable in it.

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  24. PollyMarch 28, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    oh what a truly gorgeous cardigan, I love the buttons :-)

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