I frantically got the Daylight Sweater finished in time yesterday for the Boy to wear it out and about on our errands. He was proud to tell everyone that the sweater was his favorite train, and people being who they are when confronted with loquacious three year old enthusiasm, smiled indulgently at this rather abstract information, and went back to their lives.
For those of you who still miss the connection, here's a picture of the Southern Pacific Daylight's paint job.
And no, I didn't go to Circles' potluck. I figured the place was going to be crowded enough without me trying to fit my amazonian self in among the knitters. Circles is one of my all-time favorite yarn joints, and I understand it was a great event. Of course I regret not going, but I'll have to see what my schedule permits as Harlot passes back through New England like Haley's Comet come May.
Great sweater! Congrats on the perfect design for him.
Posted by: Lauren | April 30, 2005 at 02:35 PM
We have to wait until August!
The sweater is sooo cute! I bet it's going to be one of those sweaters he cherishes all his life.
Posted by: Christie | April 30, 2005 at 02:39 PM
Oh, that sweater is DARLING. Your little boy is too. He looks like you!
Posted by: Norma | April 30, 2005 at 03:06 PM
Oh, I just love that sweater!
Posted by: Colleen | April 30, 2005 at 03:11 PM
The sweater looks awesome! and The Boy is darling!
Did you steek for the zipper?
Posted by: Stephanie | April 30, 2005 at 03:50 PM
He looks fantastic in his sweater - the significance to him is obvious.What a loving mama to make his favourite train livery into something for him to proudly wear.
I do hope you get to go to a BookBookBook signing.They look like a lot of fun.
Posted by: Emma. | April 30, 2005 at 04:36 PM
Really super cute! Quick knit too, don't you love kid sized things? There's nothing better than a little guy that loves his sweaters (and his trains). Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Johanna | April 30, 2005 at 04:39 PM
And we missed you there sweetie. But there are two more solid chances to meet Harlot soon and she is a delight.
Helen
Posted by: Helen in NH | April 30, 2005 at 04:48 PM
Julia.......that is a GREAT sweater!! What a talented lady you are!
Posted by: Kim | April 30, 2005 at 05:05 PM
Julia - the sweater is amazing, and it looks great on the Boy!
Posted by: Katie | April 30, 2005 at 05:16 PM
Wow - that sweater came out absolutely gorgeous! What a proud boy he must be! :)
Posted by: stephanie | April 30, 2005 at 05:25 PM
The sweater looks great. I really want one.
Posted by: Melissa | April 30, 2005 at 05:38 PM
We're big fans of trains too; I may have to make a G scale version for him (ha).
Posted by: erika | April 30, 2005 at 06:00 PM
Fabulous job on that sweater! Ditto on that adorable child, too. :)
Posted by: Chris | April 30, 2005 at 06:01 PM
Excellent work. Abtraction, ha! You totally captured the essence of the train. I bet he's just thrilled with it and feeling all warm and loved.
Posted by: Juno | April 30, 2005 at 06:07 PM
Wow--and you thought it wasn't going to work out! It looks fabulous.
And I'm going to see the harlot when she's in Amherst--come along!
Posted by: Katy | April 30, 2005 at 06:15 PM
I am so impressed. My kids would wish for a mom that would design and knit dream sweaters for them. They are stuck with me though. I often wonder, when I am doing all of this for my grandbabies, will the daughters be jealous?
Posted by: Teresa C | April 30, 2005 at 09:04 PM
Wow, the daylight sweater is great. You really zoomed thru it. I will be glad to indulge the Boy if he wants to talk to me about it/trains. After all, I come from a long line of railroad men.
Posted by: kathy | April 30, 2005 at 09:38 PM
OMG, Julia, it's fabulous! Naturally... That's one lucky boy you've got there. ;)
Posted by: Nancy in Livermore, CA | April 30, 2005 at 09:41 PM
Beautiful job!! Nothing like a perfect little boy's sweater for a perfect little boy, right?? :)
Posted by: Jenifer | April 30, 2005 at 09:42 PM
What a darling and beautiful sweater Julia, you're such a good knitting Mom!
You son is adorable too and he looks just like you!
Posted by: Debi | May 01, 2005 at 12:34 AM
The Daylight sweater looks great - glad you held your nerve with it. Excellent design job, and a very cute and obviously appreciative model.
Posted by: jill | May 01, 2005 at 03:52 AM
great sweater! and what a cute little boy :O)
Posted by: amanda | May 01, 2005 at 08:20 AM
Julia, that sweater is da bomb. How sweet for him to love it so much to tell the whole world that i's his favorite train!!
Lucky boy, lucky mom.
Posted by: Margot | May 01, 2005 at 08:25 AM
Hooray! It looks great. How did the collar/cuffs issues resolve themselves?
Posted by: Jen | May 01, 2005 at 09:59 AM