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I made this sweater for a christmas present

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Purplepixie Tue 19-Dec-23 08:44:24

Hi all

I made this sweater for a friend’s grandson for Christmas. Little lad has autism and this and black are the only colours that he will wear right now. Knittied using dark blue chunky on 6mm knitting needles. Thank you for looking.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 19-Dec-23 08:48:10

That is gorgeous, well done you.

Lomo123 Tue 19-Dec-23 08:50:28

Very nice. My favourite colour. I'm sure he, ll look resplendent in it.

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 19-Dec-23 09:04:10

What a kind thing to do Purplepixe. It must be difficult for him to find what he likes to wear as he is so fixed in his thinking.

Aldom Tue 19-Dec-23 09:19:24

Such a thoughtful gift. I hope the little boy will be delighted with his Christmas jumper.
Happy Christmas. smile

toscalily Tue 19-Dec-23 09:20:11

That is a lovely sweater you have knitted, hopefully the little boy will enjoy wearing it.

Redhead56 Tue 19-Dec-23 09:27:28

The pattern is gorgeous what a very good knitter you are I hope your friend appreciates the work that’s gone into it.
I recently got back into knitting but only basic squares to make up cuddle blankets for dementia patients.
You could make good money selling beautiful knitwear on the likes of Etsy site.

Whiff Tue 19-Dec-23 09:43:16

PP it's beautiful he's going to love it. And bet he's parents will have a job getting it off him to wash. Love the textured pattern that will appeal to him . I have friends with autistic child ren and were very touchy feely when young .

Sar53 Tue 19-Dec-23 09:44:45

How lovely, its a beautiful jumper xx

Maya1 Tue 19-Dec-23 09:45:52

The jumper is absolutely beautiful Purplepixie. I wish l could knit like that. I'm a complete novice.
I'm sure the little lad will absolutely love it, what a thoughtful and kind thing to do.

Baggs Tue 19-Dec-23 09:52:29

That's a beautiful knit, purplepixie. I hope the little boy loves it. I had a similar jumper when I was about nine that my aunt knitted for me and I certainly loved that.

It also reminds me of my elder grandson when he was just a tot and had a new blue raincoat. When he was visiting his great grandma (my mum) with his parents, she suggested he take it off in the house. He clung onto it and said "I love my blue coat". I don't think it came off till bedtime 💙

Grannybags Tue 19-Dec-23 09:52:34

So talented!

It's lovely, I'm sure he'll love it

lindiann Tue 19-Dec-23 09:54:25

That is Lovely smile

luluaugust Tue 19-Dec-23 09:58:34

What a lovely jumper and gorgeous colour.
Wish I was still able to knit jumpers, I am sure he will love it

Wheniwasyourage Tue 19-Dec-23 10:05:57

It’s lovely. Not many children will wear hand-knitted jumpers these days, so I hope you and your friend’s little grandson are both happy with the work you have been able to do for him. flowers

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 19-Dec-23 10:20:36

Gorgeous, one lucky little lad!

Callistemon21 Tue 19-Dec-23 10:24:33

It's lovely, Purplepixie, such a gorgeous colour.

I remember knitting little garments for the DC and DGC using a similar pattern - is it a twist rather than a cable? Very effective.

DamaskRose Tue 19-Dec-23 10:28:03

Lovely, and a very thoughtful gift. flowers

Squiffy Tue 19-Dec-23 10:53:02

That is beautiful Pp. Lovely pattern and a gorgeous colour. I’m sure he’ll be thrilled!

LauraNorderr Tue 19-Dec-23 11:13:17

That’s a beautifully knitted garment and a lovely colour.
No end to your talents Purplepixie and very thoughtful of you.
He’s a lucky boy.

TillyTrotter Tue 19-Dec-23 11:17:44

Clever you purplepixie it’s a super jumper and the little boy it is for will love wearing it in one of his favourite colours, blue - it’s a lovely shade.
💙

silverlining48 Tue 19-Dec-23 11:19:02

Well done purple pixie that’s lovely . Great colour . Clever you. smile

BigBertha1 Tue 19-Dec-23 11:20:04

It's lovely I hope he will find it comforting as well as good to wear.

Purplepixie Tue 19-Dec-23 11:32:40

Thank you. I love to knit.

nanaK54 Tue 19-Dec-23 11:40:26

Lovely, I am sure he will be delighted