All is well

For those wondering about how the ruffle on Buttercup turns out, I am so pleased to report that all is well! Looks like it will fit Annette just right, although it might grow a bit after blocking, which is still okay. This is how it looks like at the moment, almost getting to the armhole shaping.

Buttercup -- halfway through the back piece

As you can see, the ruffle turns out quite nicely. I love how it turns out, actually. The ‘gathering’ row is very cleverly written. I don’t know if you can see it very well here, but the ruffle is a bit more bunched up around the sides (where the heart leaf motif panel is), and less so around the center. And I love that heart leaf motif too. The DB wool cotton yarn sure makes a great stitch definition here.

Heart leaf pattern on Buttercup

I think it will look better after blocking.

And I have another FO! Remember when I talked about knitting Rabbit? Well she is now done, and has been gifted to the birthday girl (Annette’s friend).

Rabbit

Pattern: Rabbit, one of the Lovable Toys from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.
Yarn: Sullivan’s Baby Touch 4 ply, in cream (for body) and pink (for inner ears). Unfortunately I don’t have any fluffy pink yarn on hand for the ears.

This was a quick and enjoyable knit… I think if I didn’t have to look after a toddler, cook, eat, or sleep, perhaps I could have made it in six to eight hours too. And the end result is so cute, I almost couldn’t give it away.

Comments

Belinda says:

Claudine, the rabbit is just adorable! and as for buttercup I’m just speechless…

Becky says:

Okay, now you know that I just love that rabbit, right?

I think that Buttercup is one of the sweetest designs I’ve ever clapped eyes on! That ruffle is awesome, and maybe it won’t grow thanks to the moss stitch? And that little heart detail…awwww!

sandra says:

I’m in love with that rabbit! So cute, so adorable, so irresistible! Don’t give it away!

Katie says:

The ruffles on Buttercup look great. I can’t wait to see the finished product!

Meg says:

Lucky me, I’ve found myself in the land of the cute and adorable this morning! Ruffle! Rabbit! Hearts! I love them all.
I made the elephant from LMKG for my nephew last Christmas and had so much fun with it. And since I could only buy stuffing in a really really large bag, I know I have a few more knitted animals in my future!

Michelle says:

That rabbit is so cute!! I’m sure the recipient is loving it to bits!! If I were you, I don’t think I can part with it either!!

Buttercup is looking gorgeous. Especially love the heart motive too!!! Can’t wait to see till it’s finished!!

Leisl says:

Wow – you’re one good knitter! I wish my things looked so neat.

Jen says:

The ruffle is so cute!

donna says:

I love the way buttercup is turning out, the wool cotton seems perfect. It looks beautiful. Bunny is also georgeous and I am sure that he will be well loved in his new home.

Corrie says:

wow, love your knitting! I would love to be that good, the colour and knitting is gorgeous and I love the bunny and jemima too! I am inspired!

Terri says:

I love how buttercup is coming together – so beautiful and yes you are an exceptionally neat knitter!! I really have to try to find a copy of this pattern. :o)