I finished Clover's Christmas dress today and I have to say - I LOVE IT! We tried it on her as soon as it was finished and it fits her perfectly (and will be fine if she grows a little between now and Christmas).
She looks absolutely adorable in it, but you're just going to have to take my word for it. I can't show you a modeled shot until after she has her Christmas pictures done.
Until then, how about a picture of it tacked to the closet door?
Pattern: Oriental Lily by Georgie Hallam
Mods: All the white you see in the picture is seed stitch. The pattern called for garter stitch but I like the look of seed stitch much better. The pattern would have you knit the garter edge of the bodice as you went along, but I wanted a contrasting color and seed stitch so I picked up and knit after finishing the bodice. I made the dress longer than shown in the pattern picture; this dress falls below Clover's knees. I added a crocheted flower to the top to tie it all together.
This was such a simple little knit, but I think it's my favorite yet (that may have something to do with how cute it looks on Clover)!
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Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for good thoughts for Roger. I meant to respond to each of you individually, but I've fallen terribly behind in responding to e-mails. Please know that I really appreciate all the good wishes you sent and I shared them with Patti and Roger who were really touched by them.
That is too cute! Can't wait to see her modeling it. I think it looks like a great dress to twirl around in.
Posted by: Brenda | Oct 03, 2009 at 03:00 PM
The dress is beautiful!! It is going to be adorable on Clover.
I'll keep Roger and Patti in my thoughts.
Posted by: Karen | Oct 03, 2009 at 03:42 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Cookie | Oct 03, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Oh, that is so pretty. I like the look of seed stitch much better than garter stitch...it is much more elegant.
Posted by: Sara | Oct 03, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Very, very cute!
Posted by: Chris | Oct 03, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I knew it would be awesomely cute!!! Oh I can't wait to see her Christmas pictures
Posted by: colleen | Oct 03, 2009 at 06:38 PM
oh that IS gorgeous!! I can't wait to see her picture with Santa :) And those are just the right shades of color too.. good job!
Posted by: mia | Oct 03, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Oh, she's going to look so pretty! Wonderful dress!
Posted by: Zonda | Oct 03, 2009 at 07:15 PM
That is absolutely precious and I can only imagine how adorable Clover will look in it. Yet another reason to be excited about Christmas!
Posted by: April | Oct 03, 2009 at 07:21 PM
That is SO CUTE!! and I can't wait to see it on Clover :^) You're such a good grandma.
Good thoughts continue to Roger and Patti, loaded with lots of love.
xox
Posted by: marianne | Oct 04, 2009 at 12:23 AM
That came out great! She's going to be adorable in it.
Posted by: Carol | Oct 04, 2009 at 08:35 AM
SO, so adorable!
Posted by: Sarah | Oct 04, 2009 at 10:11 AM
That's SO cute!!! The cuteness, OMG the cuteness! Really though, wicked cute! I think she needs a little pointy striped elf hat and/or pointy toe booties (with bells of course) to go with it. Get crackin!
Posted by: lisa | Oct 04, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Oh, it is just delightful! I love the colors and the drape. I especially love the slightly bell on the sleeve. I think Clover will look fabulous in it for Christmas!
Posted by: Eryka Jackson | Oct 04, 2009 at 09:14 PM
That is the cutest dress ever. I can't wait to see the modeled photo.
Posted by: jackie | Oct 05, 2009 at 07:56 AM
It's exquisite...it really is. :) Best to Roger!
Posted by: Dana | Oct 05, 2009 at 03:19 PM
That dress is so incredibly cute! Santa is going to give Clover absolutely everything she wants, because he won't be able to resist!!
Please add my thoughts and prayers to those for Roger, and please keep us posted on his progress. Chemo is such a rough road.
Posted by: Debby | Oct 05, 2009 at 07:41 PM
I'm just so overwhelmed by the cuteness of the dress on the closet door that I'm not sure I'll ever be ready to see it on Clover. I'll probably have to be hospitalized and miss work...
Nice job!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | Oct 05, 2009 at 09:04 PM
What a sweet litte Christmas dress - I'm looking forward to seeing the Christmas pictures.
Posted by: shannon | Oct 06, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Oh my, what an adorable dress - Like everyone else...I can't wait to see that Chrismas picture!
Posted by: Pat | Oct 06, 2009 at 10:14 AM
So cute. i think i cast on for that ages ago and cast it aside in favor of other projects. I really ought to pick it up again.
Posted by: Hillary | Oct 06, 2009 at 12:04 PM
That is adorable -- she's going to look darling!!
Posted by: Kathy | Oct 06, 2009 at 03:09 PM