Boys Love Stripes

And cables and texture, too (or so I hear- and am learning quickly).  

When my sister-in-law sent me a picture of my new nephew in this hand knit ensemble,  I started feeling a little guilty about the fact that Sam did not currently have a sweater to sport around town.  I loved the stripey pullover I made for my nephew and decided they would kind of be matchers.

Sam is new to this whole "pose in hand knits while I take pictures" thing, so we got off too a rocky start:

But in no time, he was back to his charming self:

Maybe he got some pointers from his big sis?

(here's a reminder of what she looked like at this age)

Although the sweaters look quite similar, there is one big difference.  I was out of the yarn I used the first time around, but I had the same colorways in fingering weight.  I'm quite happy with the outcome.  The thinner yarn makes the sweater stretchy and easier to get on/off little limbs.

I was thinking of going with a contrasting light purple button, but Joe advised me against it- he said it was too girly.  I still think it would've looked more exciting, but I like the way the matching buttons look, too.  Plus, they were slightly larger than the purple and this size seems to be just perfect.

Ah, what did I tell you, a total charmer, right?!

Pattern: original

Yarn:  Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Mica and Winter Wheat

Anzula Cloud in Natural

Raveled: here

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