Friday, November 4, 2011

Isn't She Lovely?!

 My Kate in the dress I knit for her.


{Allegheny by Thea Coleman of Baby Cocktails }
{Yarn - Shelter in Faded Quilt }

...and she rocks the boot socks pretty well too.



{ Wellington Boot Socks fron Country Weekend Socks }
{Yarn - Three Irish Girls in Father Time}


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21 comments:

Rhian said...

The dress is gorgeous! Really don't think I'd have the patience for it. Well done. Love the boot socks too.

Heather Woollove said...

Wow...what an amazing dress! The fit and style is just perfect. I'm sure she'll enjoy this for many years to come!

pinkundine said...

The dress looks fabulous (both the knitting and the fact that it looks fabulous on her)

Love the boot socks too :)

Anonymous said...

WOW! Lucky Kate!!! Not everyone can pull off a knit dress--she does it in style!!! Nice job, mom!!

Nicole said...

Beautiful job on the dress! I can't imagine myself tackling a knit dress but maybe one day :). Until that day, I'll "ooo and ahhh" at yours!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!! She looks great in it. Love the socks too!

Kathryn Ray said...

I'm totally seeing Nancy Sinatra. Awesome ensemble!

Melissa said...

wow, Wow, WOW....I can't imagine knitting knee high socks let alone that stunning dress. Just have to say it again....WOW!

Meg said...

That is amazing! Gorgeous, beautiful work! :)

Affiknitty said...

Both projects are beautiful! I'm excited to see one of the new Shelter pattern FO's! Great job!

Memo Box said...

Wow, they are both amazing! Well done!

Paula said...

Wowza! That is a whole lot of yarn, arranged in a spectacularly beautiful way. Hope she realizes what an epic gift those are, and enjoys them for ages!

Kate @ Daffodils said...

O gross, thought we were going to crop my face out of this one haha. Dress looks good though :)

Amy said...

wow! both the dress and the socks are amazing. Good job!

Voie de Vie said...

OhMyBob that's an awesome dress! And I'm with Kathryn Ray - I absolutely thought of Nancy Sinatra!

Crochet Addict UK said...

Wow the dress looks fantastic! brilliant work!

WonderWhyGal said...

Gorgeous! I LOVE that dress! Yes, she does rock the dress and the socks. Beautiful knitting and beautiful model.

Pooch said...

Lovely work on both! Lucky Kate to have a mother who knits for her!

Very pretty.
:)

AllyB said...

Incredible dress and the socks...I bow to your greatness and perseverance.

Marushka C. said...

Gorgeous work -- and the fit is fantastic!

Cathy H. said...

Your knitting is beautiful, as is your daughter in that gorgeous dress! Love the book socks; fun colors!