I had a few ideas in mind, then decided on a coat and beret for Anna.
I wanted something swingy, a bit Audrey Hepburn if you will, but I did not have a pattern for what I wanted. Being the anxious, compulsive, I mean, umm, passionate person that I am, I decided to wing it. I used a shirt pattern as a guide for the arm holes and the sleeves, but the rest was a bit of a risk.
For here beret, I used a pattern in Amy Butler's new book, Little Stitches. Finny send it to me, and I think I emailed her back and told her I was in love with her when I received it! It is a fabulous book, with lots of fun patterns for all skill levels.It makes me very happy when I take a risk, and it works out, but even happier when the recipient loves what I have made.
49 comments:
she may be the cutest thing ever! The jacket is gorgeous and makes her look like a real life American Girl Doll! I really want to check that book out too. It seems like it has some really great projects.
OMG. My jaw dropped when I saw that adorable little coat and beret!!! It is sooooo cute and honestly, your daughter is the most adorable little girl ever! You are so talented - I am officially OBSESSED with that little coat and hat! :)
Absolutely gorgeous!
You are amazing at knitting and sewing to. I agree with the above comment - she could be an American Girl Doll. Your daughter is adorable.
Oh my goodness I really don't know if that could be any more adorable! Too cute!!
Your children are so beautiful... and the coat and beret are adorable!
The little coat and beret...too cute. You're amazing! Your little girl...so sweet & so adorable she looks absolutely squeezable. Definitely...she loves her new clothes! It's in that smile & the twinkle of her eye.
CUTE!
Love it! (said just like Weezy in Dragon Tales)
Oh, mais oui! Le manteau est super!
How cute. I think I need to wing this one for my niece - she'll be 2 here in a couple weeks and I need a gift. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kris
Katie! It is gorgeous! Anna is gorgeous-Could such a perfect coat be made for big girls too?!? I love the fabric-it is suh fashionable, you did a great job, I think the collar is my fave!
Wow! Looks great. And your girly is soooo cute! :)
Oh my gosh. To die for.
You are very good. And this is one of the many reasons I would like to have a girl one day...so I to can obsessively whip up cuteness for her. Very cute!!
That coat and hat are so incredibly cute on your adorable daughter. You really could sell this pattern. Love the hounds tooth.
The cutiest thing ever!
I love it! The red hounds tooth is awesome and the outfit looks great on your daughter. I love the beret!!
Ooh la la...
Take lots of pictures of your little girl in this coat and hat, because the good news is, when she is old enough to have a little girl of her own, they will both still be in style!
Audrey would be so proud.
Oh my goodness - so adorable!!! I want my very own! ;-)
I'm so honored that you tried the tomatoe sauce! I hope the family enjoyed it!
What a lovely coat and beret!! It looks so stylish - you did a brilliant job on drafting the pattern.
OMG!! This is quite honestly the cutest set I have ever seen!!
Love it, love it, love it, love it!! Love houndstooth, love red jackets, love the style, love the beret!
oh. my. goodness! I want a coat like that in my size. you must be positively giddy with the results! and your little one is ADORABLE in the outfit. nice job, Katie!!!!
I can not believe you did that without a pattern! Wow, it came out PERFECT! I totally do not feel confident enough yet to try something like that on my own. Toooooo cute!
Hi Katie, just wanted to let you know I got your parcel in the mail today, sorry for the delay, last week got a little hectic!
it's BEAUTIFUL!!! very audrey!
Wow! It's stunning! You did good!
real good!
OMG - that is the cutest! She should be a model in a magazine. Just totally adorable - you did a beautiful job!
I've got to get my hands on that boo - haven't even seen it yet.
Those are just too precious for words and yes, she does seem very "Hepburneske."
Super cute!!
The jacket and beret is absolutely adorable on her she is so cute!!
TOO CUTE! Looks like you have a happy client, as well! Modifying sewing patterns frightens me to no end, so I'm extremely impressed!
OH MY GOODNESS! THAT HAS TO BE THE CUTEST GETUP EVER!!!!
How do you do it? You are so talented in anything you try! I want to try to make one, but I fear it wont turn out 1/100 as well as yours did.
Way to go. Mad props to you and your skills!!!
very audrey hepburn! i absolutely love this combo1 well done!
It turned out great - love it!
i do not think she could possibly look any cuter! what a great result from just winging it!
That is seriously so freakin' cute! Your daughter's face is priceless, what a sweetie. Great work!
Well, and really now, how adorable is that child in her matching swing coat and beret?
I'm so glad you're enjoying the book and that I can watch you make all these amazing things.
And GEEZ nice work on the freehand coat. Amazing.
It is great - turned out so well!
A risk that really paid off!! I love it!!
Elise
that is adorable- I would love to wear that jacket, you have enough fabric for an adult size small? ;) joking of course.
Nice work & fun to see it work out so well!
ahhh you!!!
i am amazed that you just winged it!
absolutely perfect katie.
and your daughter is just ADORABLE!
The only thing cuter than that adorable coat and hat is the model!! She is like a precious little doll to dress up. How fun!
Stephanie
Absolutely adorable! The coat and beret are too!
Oh wow, so gorgeous, you have done an amazing job and such a gorgeous model.
Oh how very cute!!!
I stumbled on your blog and I'm so glad I did! That jacket and hat are absolutely adorable. And your daughter seems to like it too.
Your knitting projects are amazing. I can crochet, but man, I could never imagine making a whole long sweater like that.
You are truly talented!
- dana
http://dana-made-it.blogspot.com/
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