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Knitting: Delia's Valentine sweater
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Delia's Valentine sweater

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Instructions

I didn't use a pattern, just found a 'graphed' heart and created knitted squares to meet the gauge of the size I needed. (Do a sample swatch and adjust). It turned out to be 3x3=9 sqs. This could very easily be done with a basic pullover style sweater. (I knitted the sqs. vertically so I didn't have to carry threads across, then sewed the strips together). I chose colors to mix and alternate. ...
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Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Girls

Style: Whimsical, Holiday, Cute


Materials

Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice" yarn

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to knit a Valentine sweater for my granddaughter, and created this mulit-heart idea.

What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud that I finished it in just a couple weeks before Valentine's Day!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Do a sample sq. swatch first to determine the gauge and measurements....then let your imagination go!
HAVE FUN, BE CREATIVE. This sweater had no rules. More sqs. would make it longer, of course, but adding some border stripes works, too.

 

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