>I actually… finished something… knitted….
May 24, 2010 at 2:57 pm 24 comments
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Ummmmmm…. wow.
At the grand old age of 28, this is my first ever real knitted anything that wasn’t abandoned half way through, messed up entirely or a scarf.
I know the colour is… questionable, but to be honest, I didn’t actually think I would finish (don’t you just love that cheesy grin? That’s what you get when you say “SMILE!”)…
I love that I am equally clueless about knitting AND crochet, meaning I can turn to the other when one is giving me a headache – and I can add stuff like a cute crochet rose to a garishly coloured knitted vest.
The pattern is from a ye olde opshop knitting pamphlet… I didn’t measure Punk or anything so I just totally guessed which size & hoped for the best. I am so chuffed, it hurts.
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punky & me 
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zofia | May 24, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Oh and so you should be!! It's perfect. Yay go you! Hmm, I'm way older than that and am still figuring crochet..;)
Love it Vic and Punky looks extremely happy.
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Bianca | May 24, 2010 at 3:12 pm
How stoked does Punky look?!
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Lola Nova | May 24, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Holy cow it's brilliant! I also want to give a big smooshy hug to that gal of yours.
Well done indeed!
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Nelle | May 24, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Great work Vic! Finishing something knitted is worthy of that cheesy grin. I've NEVER finished something knitted, despite having spent a LOT of time knitting. I'm hopeless, and now so impressed with your effort and somewhat more determined about mine. What's that word that means you stick at something….it's not discipline is it…? Well done!
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Casey | May 24, 2010 at 3:36 pm
looks great!
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Cath @ chunkychooky | May 24, 2010 at 3:54 pm
You should be chuffed! its fabulous- i wish i had been turned onto the evil crafts at 28. Imagine how good you are going to be by the time you are a nanna!!!
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m.e (Cathie) | May 24, 2010 at 4:29 pm
yay, well done Vic!!
I am past 28 & I can bearly knit a scarf..
Le Punk looks super excited there 🙂
♥
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mel @ loved | May 24, 2010 at 4:41 pm
It's adorable! You should be chuffed! The colours are great & the little rose trim is so sweet, well done! Oh, and that is a very cute grin, she looks very pleased with her new vest!
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Tas | May 24, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Aw, the look on her face says it all!
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Kylie | May 24, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Oh well done:)
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Kate | May 24, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Oh my goodness it is BRILLIANT! I love the vesty thing, the rose and the divine bigger than big smile on her face. You are such a clever cookie! X
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VintageVicki | May 24, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Am still at the squares/scarf stage of knitting so am jealous that you can do shapes 🙂
Very cheesy grin on Punky.
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Jackie | May 24, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Well done, looks like you have made one little girl very happy! It's such a good feeling when you finish something, isn't it?
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Mandy | May 24, 2010 at 10:11 pm
It's gorgeous Vic, you should be very proud of yourself and Punky looks adorable in it and she looks like she loves it too. 🙂
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CurlyPops | May 24, 2010 at 10:25 pm
OMG it's stunningly garishly beautiful! I wonder if you could whip up an adult size???
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Kylie | May 24, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Oh well done, don't you love having a go without a clue and it working, I'm sure we wouldn't half enjoy it as much if it came easy! Punky is soooocute and obviously thinks your THE best mumma in the world, clever you.
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Jennie | May 24, 2010 at 11:55 pm
I love the WARNING on the pattern. We take no responsibility for you suing an inferior yarn and screwing up the project! You should have bought our product, we did warn you! Don't come crying to us if your child catches fire!
So, did you use Patons or not? 😉
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Tayla B. Design | May 25, 2010 at 2:14 am
I've never finished much with knitting and I have no idea how to crochet… So, kudos to you! 😉 And Punky looks just as excited about it as you do!
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crzylady | May 25, 2010 at 6:37 am
I think the colours are brilliant! I want one to wear to work so I can pretend to be rainbow brite (altho punk pulls that off a bit better with her lovely long blonde locks)
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Sarah. Splish Splash Designs | May 25, 2010 at 10:33 am
Looks fantastic! Well done 🙂
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Leonie | May 25, 2010 at 10:45 am
I think she is as chuffed as you! Well done, excellent flower too.
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Vic | May 25, 2010 at 11:24 am
Thank you my loves – you are all sweeter than sweet!
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yardage girl | May 27, 2010 at 1:26 pm
That is just so EXCELLENT – and I absolutely love the first photo. You are now officially a knitting genius in my book! Nic
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Cherie | May 27, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Oh Golleeee you're so clever, well done! Your Punkette looks so darn pleased with herself too! She's gorgeous! She made me smile so I can imagine how proud you must be feeling. Lovely in every way 😉