After uncovering the clever reversible stitches of The Sleuth Scarf by Nancy Lekx last week, I’m moving from mystery-inspired knitting to something much sweeter and closer to my heart.
The Waterfall Sweater by Marie Greene is one I already know I’ll be making for Alice, my granddaughter. She isn’t born yet, but really, is it ever too early to start preparing a lovely knitted wardrobe? There’s something especially wonderful about making a little sweater before the baby arrives, imagining the day those tiny arms will finally fill the sleeves.
This design has such a timeless look. The delicate wave pattern adds plenty of interest, while the classic shape makes it the kind of sweater she can wear often and treasure afterward. It feels special without being fussy, which is exactly what I love in a baby or child’s knit. Stay tuned for my post when it’s finished.
skill level Intermediate
time A rewarding little sweater project with beautiful details to enjoy from cast-on through finishing
ideal for Babies and children, handmade gifts, keepsake knitting, family wardrobes, and knitters who enjoy classic garments with delicate texture
you will practice lace knitting, garment shaping, working delicate wave motifs, knitting sleeves, working button bands, finishing a child’s sweater, blocking for final measurements
finished size Baby and child sizes. Consult the pattern for complete sizing and finished measurements
The Waterfall Sweater by Marie Greene for ANPTmag Issue 69; photo by Angela Watts of Tekoa Rose Photography for ANPTmag
Marie designed the Waterfall Sweater and its companion Waterfall Beanie as smaller versions inspired by her popular Stillwater design. The original sweater became a favourite because of its classic styling and eye-catching details, and over time knitters asked Marie for a version designed especially for children.
The Waterfall Sweater was featured in ANPTmag Issue 69, Scrappy and Spectacular. This issue celebrates the creative possibilities hidden in the leftovers we save, whether they’re scraps of fabric, bits of thread, or yarn we simply couldn’t bear to part with. The designers approached those materials with imagination, turning what might otherwise have been overlooked into projects with real personality.
I think every maker understands that habit of saving a beautiful remnant or partial skein because it may be exactly right for something one day. Scrappy and Spectacular celebrates that instinct and encourages us to see our stashes differently. A little leftover yarn can become an accent, a detail, or part of something completely new.
Get the Waterfall Sweater pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/waterfall-sweater/
Get ANPTmag Issue 69 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-69-print-version/
Get ANPTmag Issue 69 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-69-digital-version/
Would you knit the Waterfall Sweater in a traditional baby shade, or choose a color with a little more personality?
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share with you!
