I apologize if the color is a little off in these photos. I was on vacation and using a computer that didn’t have my normal editing software on it! Forgive me! 
I think the first pattern that caught my eye when I joined Ravelry last year was the Owlet sweater by Kate Davies. And when my mom and I found this persimmon-colored Cascade 220 on sale, I knew I had to cast on this project. (In other words, this sweater is awesome, and it cost less than $15 including the 30 buttons that dot the yoke!)
Even with the modifications I made to this pattern, it took me less than a week to complete - just in time for the holidays. The fit, style, color and texture are just fabulous - an all-around wonderful project! Here are the details:
- My project page on Ravelry
- The pattern page on Ravelry
- Needle size: 6 for the ribbing, 7 for the body (various length circulars)
- Size: 4 (1yr) for the absolutes like number of stitches to cast on, 2 (9mos) for the measured variables (length of sleeves, etc.)
- Yarn: Cascade 220 (worsted weight instead of aran as called for in the pattern)
- Color: Persimmon
- Amount of yarn: Just over one skein
- Buttons: Hill Creek Designs in size 5/16″ - Purchased at Quilt Etc. in Sandy, Utah
This project was a little bit fiddly at times, but nothing a somewhat experienced knitter couldn’t figure out. Oh, and there’s an adult version, too! Are matching mommy/daughter sweaters in my future? Hmmm…
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