This sweater is constructed in 3 steps: knitting (5 pieces total), blocking, and sewing. It sounds more complicated than it really is, I promise. This is a variation of the first sweater I ever knit. I made a few tweaks as I knitted it the first time to make it even easier. You’ll be amazed at how easy it really is. SIZEInstructions are written for 6 months. Changes for 12 and 18 months are in parentheses. KNITTED MEASUREMENTSCHEST (buttoned)…
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I’ve always wanted a Blue room. Much like I’ve always wanted a Red one. Victor says no to Red, but he didn’t have a say about Blue. Last time he went out of town I painted the Family Room Blue. Spa Blue, to be exact. The room is far from being done, but I thought I’d at least show you the paint. What do you think? The top photo kind of gives you a scale of the room {narrow!} but…
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We are a very outdoor family, it’s just in our blood. Part of it is that Victor and I both grew up loving the outdoors, and the other part is that our kids just can’t be contained, they love to be outside as much as we do. P had her own climbing harness before she could walk and we took her camping when she was only a few months old. We are outside all year long doing whatever is in…
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When I started knitting my first hat, I couldn’t stop. As I saw the head taking shape I was amazed that my hands could actually do that. This is a very basic and simple pattern for a small hat. I usually have one on my needles and am building a good stash of them so I have something on hand to give out to my friends that are having babies. They are always well received. I will add a printable…
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I absolutely love fresh flowers in my home. Love. Just one simple vase full can make a positive and dramatic impact. They are a luxury I rarely afford myself, and that my darling B used to indulge. (Sweetie, hint hint). As part of my New Year’s Resolutions, I recently grabbed a bunch of hot-pink alstroemeria at the supermarket and I’ve been so happy with them! Particularly for the gloom of winter blues, fresh flowers are the perfect tonic. And with…
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Founder & Editor: Allison I’m Allison Czarnecki the founder and editor who started all this Petit Elefant business. I’m married to Michal {a very Polish immigrant} and I have two beautiful children, my daughter P {age 9} and my son C {age 4}. I stay at home with my two kids in Utah while I run Petit Elefant, in addition to a bit of freelance writing in my spare time {not much of that around here}. 99.9% of the time…
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I have several blogs in my Netvibes reader, too many to share really, but even when I’m pressed for time there are a few that can’t be missed. Confessions of a Pioneer Woman {she’s so real, and I love her for it} Design Mom {not only does she inspiring me {FIVE kids!!} she has amazing ideas} This Week For Dinner {most of my weekly menus come from her site} The Bloggess {we share a similar {twisted} sense of humor and…
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Let’s get knitting. First we’ll start out with the easiest project – the legwarmers. Basically, we’re knitting a rectangle and then sewing up the back to make a tube. Easy peasy. I will add a printable PDF of the pattern within the next few days. If you’d like to see the pictures a little larger, please visit my flickr account. SIZEInstructions are written for 6 months (fit from below ankle to above knee) 2 years (fit from below ankle…
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Now that the holidays are over and life is slowing down, it is time to sit and relax and learn something new. First let me introduce myself. I’m Lori Van Wagoner. I’ve been asked to share a few basic knitting techniques and patterns with you Petit Elefant readers and I am very excited to do so. I’ve been knitting for about four years. I am by no means an expert, but I know enough to teach you the basics and…
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