Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Retro Cardi for Girls a Companion to the Retro Cardi for American Girl Dolls

I am done knitting the Retro Cardi for Girls, the companion sweater to the American Girl Doll Retro Cardi.



I basically kept it really close to the doll sweater, with the 2 lace panels on each side of the folded over button bands. I used the same technique as for the retro cardi for dolls, creating a clean sharp fold with slipped stitches.



I decided to make the sleeves a little shorter (way more practical for active little girls!)

I love how the lace pattern is showing up in the Cotton Classic.



I will pick buttons tomorrow. I have my eyes on some very retro, vintage looking clear green buttons... I am also looking forward to sewing the strawberry skirt!

I will work on the actual pattern, and sizing over the weekend. At least I hope so...

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so looking forward to this pattern. I want to make it for my daughter for spring/summer.

Thanks for all your hard work!

Monique said...

Great idea! Can't wait to see.

Nathalie said...

I am looking forard to seeing the buttons you pick.

Anonymous said...

I can hardly wait. Love ALL your ideas. Hmmmm...will there be one for MOM / Grandmas?

Monika said...

From what I can see, it looks lovely! I love green!

SockPixie said...

There will be a Mom/ grandma version of the Retro Cardi. I am getting the yarn today!

Anonymous said...

As the grandma of the mom of the granddaughter (granddaughter and I both have AG dolls to sleepOVER with)....I am so excited and thank you very much! Can they all use the same classic cotton so they matchy / matchy?