June 16, 2006
Simple Pleasures
"Tomten is the small Swedish elf who specializes in good deeds, and your child will resemble him strangely, if you put a Tomten jacket on him or her." ~Elizabeth Zimmerman
You might remember that I started this project for my friends new baby, well, after all is said and done it fits my 3 year old! So, my little guy has something to get him through the fall and I busted 3 skeins of yarn from my stash for the SOS! It was all done without shedding a single tear :-)
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What a sweet model and an awesome handknit!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 16, 2006
Cutest.Boy.Ever!!!
Cool tomten jacket, handsome little man. ;)
Posted by: Katy | June 16, 2006
He is such a cuttie!!! Love the jacket, He really looks like he is enjoying it! : )
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | June 16, 2006
That's an adorable jacket and a very skillful model (seriously, your boy there has some great poses)! But that Zimmerman quote is kind of alarming. "Strangely"??
Posted by: Martha | June 17, 2006
He's so beautiful and I really like this jacket you made for him. All in my favorite natural colors too. They should have this pattern for adults! I would make this!
I should have been in the SOS since I won't buy more until I have made a big dent into my stash. Didn't even realize I was already doing the SOS.
Posted by: KnitPastis | June 17, 2006
i LOVE this, i have to make it. i think i recall seeing it in 'knitting without tears' must go dig it out and see. just gorgeous, and such a cutie model!
Posted by: taryn | June 17, 2006
The color combinations you used really work for this sweater. It looks fantastic. While I am a true EZ fan, I have never knit one of her designs. I think that may change!
Posted by: Liz K. | June 17, 2006
so cute, both the boy and the new elf jacket.
Posted by: maryse | June 17, 2006
It's a fabulous boy and a spiffy jacket. I actually heard that Tomtem's are the equivalent of Christmas elves. You can search for a children's book, entitled coincidentally, "The Tomten," via Amazon - I've seen it, it's cute. I don't know if he's into fairy tales and such but it might be fun to go with his new coat.
Posted by: Bev | June 17, 2006
This is so cute! I have two grandsons that would look adorable in this. Where did you get this pattern?
Posted by: Cindra | June 17, 2006
Wow a cute jacket, and an even cuter model. It's so nice to watch kids have fun in knit wear! I might have to make one of these for my daughter!
Posted by: Heather | June 17, 2006
What a great jacket! And he SURE doesn't look like you're torturing him to wear it.
Can you say "Get me an agent!"?
Posted by: Laurie | June 17, 2006
He is so gosh darn adorable. The jacket is cute, too. Your son looks like he has soooo much personality!!
Posted by: Diana | June 18, 2006
That is a fabulous child's garment (and child). Nice job.
Posted by: Theresa | June 18, 2006
Love the colour combinations and the patterning going on in this jacket. Gotta go and read up more about this jacket. And your son's a natural!
Posted by: erin | June 19, 2006
OH! The little guy is getting cuter every post, I wouldn't have thought that was even possible! Great winter-stuff-in-summer-posing, too;-) I think the picture of him all wrapped up is my favorite. God, he's so CUTE!!!
Oh, yeah, the jacket's nice, too:-) very boyish, no baby jacket at all. It's perfect for him!
Posted by: Julia | June 19, 2006
What a beautiful jacket! :)
Posted by: Tilkkusisko | June 19, 2006
Love your take on the jacket - the colors really make it. And your model? Fabulous!
Posted by: holly | June 19, 2006
Okay, that is too darling! The sweater, the model...perfect for one another!
Posted by: Kara | June 19, 2006
That is so fantastic! If I start one now, maybe it'll be ready for the Biscuit in a year! I love all things elfin.
Posted by: JulieFrick | June 19, 2006
By the way, are there details on this project- specifically, what yarn is that? Sorry to comment twice...
Posted by: JulieFrick | June 19, 2006
I love it! It's so cute!
Posted by: Melissa | June 19, 2006
Ab, that sweater is awesome! You make me wanna knit!
-Aimee
Posted by: Aimee | June 19, 2006
OH I LOVE the sweater jacket. The yarns are perfect colors and texture. Glad YOUR little one ends ups with it!
Posted by: kathy b | June 19, 2006
I LOVE this jacket. And I love that it was a stashbuster! How utterly perfect.
Oh god i am such a pattern whore. Now I need to knit this too.
Posted by: Francesca (Stuntmother) | June 19, 2006
Go! Stashbuster go! I love EZ, but as I hate all things garter stitch, I have not been tempted by many of her patterns. This however, looks adorable. Love the colors too. Keep up the great stash busting.
Posted by: wavybrains | June 20, 2006
Absolutely Gorgeous! I will have to track this pattern down and make it ASAP. Thanks for the inspiration!
Abbie
Posted by: Abbie | June 20, 2006
Great cheerful model!! AWESOME job! SOS YEAH!
Posted by: Michelle | June 20, 2006
OMG, so ridiculously cute. I've been planning to make an adult size version of the Tomten for awhile now. Your son totally needs to join me in the sordid world of knitwear modeling.
Which is actually not sordid at ALL.
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