Monday 26 March 2012

Ta-dahhh! Rose's knitted dress.

I finished knitting Rose's dress whilst we were in Wales (lots of photo's to follow!) and I've had it on the side ready to take some photo's of since we got back, I only just got my act together and took the photo's today though! 


It's knitted using this pattern from Ravelry and it was really quite a simple project. Sometimes it's nice when a pattern is so easy to follow because then I enjoy the whole knitting process a whole lot more. Plus I can't be dealing with counting millions of stitches when I'm trying to keep an eye on the little munchkin as well! :-)


I got a whole lot of this lace ribbon for a really great price and also the buttons while we were there too, so I was able to completely finish it off.


I'm really happy with how it's turned out. It's still a little big for Rose but will be perfect for her in the Autumn and that works out well because it's more of an Autumn/Winter dress anyway. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Fez, I got it at a bargain price when it was down to half price just after Christmas. 

I still have some left over so I'm trying to think of what I can do with it... I've got so many odd 50/100gram balls of wool that I need to use, does anyone have any idea's for some nice knitting/crochet patterns that only call for 1 or 2 balls..?


So, what do you think..?!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

23 comments:

  1. What do I think?
    I think you need to teach me how to knit, that's what I think my love. That is the most gorgeous dress, she will look a peach.
    And I can't believe you managed to make it, while looking after little Rose!
    Hope to catch up again soon darl.
    xx

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  2. Wow, it's beautiful! Nice colour. I am impressed as all i can knit are scarves.

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  3. I think Rose's dress is absolutely adorable! I wouldn't even know where to begin. Love it! xx

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  4. It ooks so cute. She will be adorable in it. Will she wear a little blouse underneath it.

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  5. It's gorgeous - love the colour! Well done! And I bet you're chuffed that you've timed the sizing/wearing of it perfectly too. Looking forward to the photos of Rose in it xxxx

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  6. What a lovely knit, love the lace and the buttons!

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  7. My last sentence just made me snort. I sound like Ali G. It actually sounds like I said 'lookin' forward to seeing Rose, innit'... ha!! Obviously I'm looking forward to seeing Rose wearing the gorgeous knitted pinafore. :-)

    Going now!!!!

    xxxx

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  8. Its so cute!! Maybe you could start knitting all the odd balls up into a blanket that grows everytime you have some leftover wool?

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  9. It is utterly gorgeous... you clever thing!! Rose will look SO cute and it will be perfet for the autumn. I bet you can't wait to put it on her?
    I have been knitting some little projects recently but nothing as lovely as this. I really need to get my act together!! lol.
    I have not been on my computer for an aaage so I can't wait to catch up with all your posts and makes!

    Hope you are all well and enjoying your week...

    Louise xx

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  10. What a cute dress!! Really well done!
    xxx

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  11. Its lovely. Rose will look really pretty in it. You could knit a little cardigan or shrug for her to wear with it if the weather is chilly. Lily. xxx

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  12. Hi, just discovered your lovely blog. I'm from West Sussex too! That knitted dress is super cute, love the lace bow! :)

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  13. Such a pretty knitted dress..it is just lovely!
    Magie

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  14. Love the ribbon detailing. It's definitely an autumn dress, the colour is so cozy!

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  15. Lovely !! Now a picture of her wearing it !!! :o)!!!!!!!

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  16. It's beautiful, such a pretty dress x x x x

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  17. It's beautiful. I love the colour grey and the lace detail is so delicate and pretty.

    Pop over and have a look at my knits if you have the time.

    Fleur xx

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  18. Oooh it's gorgeous!! I want one in my size!!

    Hugs,

    S x

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  19. Ashley, this dress is just beautiful!! You clever thing :D so gorgeous & everything is just right, from the yarn to the lace & buttons. I bet you can't wait to see Rose happily wearing something you made with so much love. She'll treasure it I'm sure for years to come x

    Jo x x x

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  20. It's so gorgeous! I love the lace, that finishes it off a treat and I bet it's going to look lovely on Rose. What a beautiful thing you've made! <3

    S x

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  21. That is beautiful! Well done. The colour is so lovely too. x

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  22. You are very talented to be able to make such a beautiful thing!

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