Vintage jacket
My Mum knitted this jacket for Bella out of an old knitting book that she'd had from many years ago. I'm really in love with it! Bella picked out the pattern herself and originally wanted a charcoal coloured wool, but Mum and I talked her into red.
It's actually more of a deep red, not bright like in the photos - but I don't know how to photoshop etc... to get it the exact shade.
How cute will it be with a little skivvy, denim knee length skirt, stockings and boots?! It's so lovely to have a knitting Mum - I want to be just like her when I grow up :)
Lovely cardigan!! I am pretty sure I had one almost like it when I was litttle. I remember the wrappiness of it and the garter stitch. It's a classic!!!
Posted by: 2paw | May 17, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I love that cardigan, do you think your mum would make me one lol she is very clever, my knitting ability doesnt stretch that far im afraid, i wish it did,
Posted by: Lis | May 17, 2008 at 05:18 PM
I think she loves it. I want to be like that too, making stuff for my future kids and their kids. Need to practice now!
Posted by: Gene | May 17, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Oh Bella that is a fabulous cardigan - I would love one too :)
Posted by: Lissy | May 17, 2008 at 08:23 PM
That is lovely- it really suits her colouring. My Mum used to knit but her hands are too stiff now. One jumper she made back in the 80s went so big (acrylic) that we had a bet when it was on it's last legs about how many of us could fit in it- 5 giggling and shreiking girls. Happy memories. I hope your daughter has happy memories of her new cardi when she is older.
Posted by: Melanie | May 17, 2008 at 08:53 PM
My Mum also was a beautiful knitter..always pure wool, and we all still have jumpers she made . I have passed on some worn by my children, now being worn by their children.Sadly she passed away last year aged 87 but her legacy lives on.I was never into knitting, preferring embroidery.When I discovered papercraft I realised that I had inherited my Dad's creative gene and hated to follow a pattern.I love your blog and make up many of your ideas and pass them on to my daughters-in-law.Thank you.
Posted by: Janet | May 17, 2008 at 11:13 PM
So cute and stylish! What a lucky little girl to both have a knitting mama and grandma!
Posted by: Alice | May 18, 2008 at 02:41 AM
What a lovely jacket. Red seems to really suit your little girl, and looks lovely with denim.
Posted by: Helen | May 18, 2008 at 03:20 AM
Wow! Your mom is AWESOME!!! This is just gorgeous! Now I wish I can knit. I'm just starting to use my sewing machine after seeing your LO with laces and sewing.
The color does look great. Read suits little girls so well and goes with a lot of things. The denim skirt/pants will look so cute. Cute tights, etc. etc. Bella will look like a girl out of a clothing magazine :D
Posted by: Savitri | May 18, 2008 at 05:21 AM
I think that first picture of your Bella is the most rockin' picture of a little girl I've ever seen! She looks spunky, and looks like she loves that cardigan!!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah M | May 18, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Yes Mel what a clever mum we have! And I'm sure when you grow up...lol! I love the layouts, oh I must join in the card challenges again, I have some lovely little clocks somewhere that fit with the theme! And I love the autumn collage what a brilliant idea.. Also the leaves look great when they are put onto paper then run through the laminator.. makes a nice calendar!
Posted by: Beth | May 18, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Gorgeous red!
Posted by: Christy | May 18, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Ok I want your knitting mum too! LOL
Posted by: Monique Wye | May 18, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Aww how spunky is she Mel,sorry I haven't left a comment for ages,hope you are all well,I have been loving your work as usual xx
Posted by: Sarah Green | May 18, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Hi Mel !! WOWWWW !! that jacket is SENSATIONAL !!!!! love it !! and such cool foto of Bella jumping on top of bed !!! Looks like she had lots of fun !!! :)
Posted by: Brigitte | May 19, 2008 at 06:19 AM
I love the sweater, red is my favorite color. Bella looks great in her new sweater. She's so lucky to have a Grammy that knits!
Posted by: Jill | May 19, 2008 at 12:40 PM
What a fantastic pic of Bella jumping on the bed Mel!!! The cardi is just gorgeous... your Mum has done a fabulous job!
Sheree xx
Posted by: Sheree | May 19, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Oh Yummmo on the cardi!!!! Have you thought of setting up a little video link of yourself teaching all of us how to knit/sew????
Posted by: Briohny | May 19, 2008 at 09:09 PM
oh - what a GORGEOUS cardi!! I LOVE it Bella!
Posted by: nicnac | May 19, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I love the first picture - she looks like she is having so much fun! And the sweater is lovely, too.
Posted by: Jenn | May 20, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Great stuff.
I just found your blog and love it.
Look forward to reading more.
Posted by: paul | May 20, 2008 at 02:59 AM
Great stuff.
I just found your blog and love it.
Look forward to reading more.
Posted by: paul | May 20, 2008 at 03:00 AM
Gorgeous jacket... It sure will look cute teamed up with that denim skirt, skivy, stocking and boots.. :)
Posted by: Jodie | May 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Very Pretty! The pix of her jumping on the bed with pure joy is fabulous! :)K
Posted by: Kim | June 03, 2008 at 02:14 AM