Ladybug, Ladybug

Isn't there a rhyme that starts with Ladybug, Ladybug? I thought that there was, but then that's as far as I got with it... so on to the topic: the Marihøne, or Ladybug sweater from Dale's Soft Treasures for Little Ones.

Sleeves are finished and now it's on to the body... this little lovely is for my niece who turns one in April - I can't remember the date, but as this is the first time having to remember her birthday, I'll get it straight after this year.

It's a sweet little pattern, and so perfect because her big brother has called her Ladybug since she was in her mum's tummy. I opted not to use the Baby Ull, the colours were a little too crayon-y and bright, and my sister in law is much more fond of earth-y colours, and so I chose RYC Cashsoft 4 ply. The gauge is not quite spot on, but the sweater will be a tiny bit big, which will just mean that it will still fit her next fall.

The RYC is beautiful, and I chose some similar/same colours as what I used for her Apple Tree Baby Blanket that was made from the RYC Cashsoft Aran. Funny how the colours do not carry through between all the different weights of the Cashsoft. I had wanted the Aubergine colour from her blanket, in the 4-ply, and it didn't exist, so we went for a more blue/purple.

Now, does anyone have good instructions for a pom-pom for the hat?

Comments

[Lotta]

That is going to be so cute! I like your color mods, too.

[Marina]

Lucky niece. It looks gorgeous!

This is how I make pompoms :

http://www.ehow.com/how_5887_make-pompoms.html

[Carrie K]

That's the ladybug rhyme I remember. It is pretty violent! I hadn't realized! The things we just chant as kids.

Pom poms are pretty easy, googling is a good idea.

Cute ladybug sweater! That's just darling.

[Anne]

I think if you Google it there are several good blog tutorials on pompoms.

I like those subdued colors very much - Cute!

[Kathleen C.]

Ladybug, ladybug
Fly away home...
Your house is on fire
And your children will burn.

Another one of those oddly violent and dark children's rhymes. Certainly no where near as pretty as your sweater is looking!