One of the Reasons I Love My Girl (and Knitting for Her) . . .

She's not afraid to wear more than one hand-knit item at a time.

Everyday, after school and after a snack and homework, she asks me if she can go change. I always say "yes," (she wears a uniform to school), but many times I shout after her: "don't wear anything precious! Don't put on a dress with crinoline! No lacy tights, please! "Wear something casual!" "It's only two and a half hours to bed time!"

Today, this is what she came downstairs wearing.
From bottom to top, clockwise:

- My favorite boots (they are very cool and I wear them every day, even when it is hot: the Ariat Fatbaby; find them at Zappos.com; they come in funky color combos but I suggest something utterly satisfying like a dopey brown so when you get mud on them or step on poop you won't notice.) They are a real hit with some of those tighter "Emo" jeans with the skinny-ish legs. Somehow the boots elevate my "Olderish-Gal-and-I'm-Trying-to-Fool-You" Look in just the right way. I think they elongate my legs but I could be completely off base.

- White cabled tights from Target

-A skirt from her mama (grandma), something that is way, way too, too, but whatever.

-The Short Snort Girlfriend's Tank (free pattern on my sidebar). It still fits!

- A scarf I knit out of yarn from a friend living in Hawaii. It is Japanese and I can't remember exactly what it is. The scarf is Brioche stitch and the yarn is similar to Make Make.

-And then, of course, a poncho (you can only see the hood part because, thankfully, she discovered it's too warm to wear all the items at once) out of a Sirdar popcorn/pebbly acrylic blend (meaning 50% acrylic and 50% polyester, 100% funky cool to a little girl's sensibility) from a pattern by Knitting Pure and Simple. It's a kid's poncho pattern, and I swear, I've knit at least five of them in the past three or so years.

-Fierce attitude that someone like me needs to get a clue about, like soon.

Comments

[Nadine]

Fab-u-lous - especially the boots, skirt and colour combinations! Go G-friend!

[Mira]

hehehehe so cuute!

[Xia]

Very cute!

[Brenda]

She is sporting quite and attitude - I love it! And I love the boots (for me, of course). I'm heading right over to Zappos.

[Sherry]

I actually adore the skirt. It looks just like something out of Anthropologie.

[Melissa]

Now that is a fierce kid. Love it!

[Kirsten]

She looks fabulous!! One should never leave the house without their fierce attitude! Bravo Girlfriend!

[Debbie]

those boots are wicked cool!

Love Girlfriend's fierce look.

[lauragayle]

I love it. She has her own fashion sense and attitude. And no one will tell her otherwise!

[connie]

Your daughter is a beautiful and individualistic person. You must be so proud. I can't even wear one handknit most days and I'm an obsessive knitter! ;)

[Kris]

Your daughter is adorable in every way. What a hoot.

[Wanett]

My daughter hates wearing her uniform so she changes when she gets in too.
Yesterday she wore a princess get up that consisted of: a pink Disney princess gown, a one skein wonder I made ages ago (when I knit in all twisted stitches), too small pink ballet flats, a plastic DP crown, and a purple wand that came with a Barbie she has. She will likely put it back on today after school.

Her 'tude is fierce too, she and G friend would get on swimmingly.

[margaux]

hysterical... girlfriend has got some keen fashion sense ;-) haha love her look!

[Alyssa]

Love it! She seems like a real character...like her mom!

[Gina]

I cannot believe how much GF has grown up recently. She's looking more and more like a girl (vs. a little girl).

[shobhana]

LOVE the outfit and the fierce attitude! =)

[Laura Bullins]

She looks like a super hero!

[Raina]

A fierce attitude in a girl is a seriously cool thing.

[Patty]

Your recent pics of Girlfriend have shown such spirit! Hold on for the ride, I'll get it's going to be a fun one!

[LeighB in ATL]

My GF is about the same age as yours, and I used to try to direct her when she dressed herself, but lately, I've decided that if she wants to wear it, that's fine with me. I don't want to squash her individuality over something as trivial as the fact that the red henley doesn't really go with the pink camo skort, striped knee socks and a ski sweater. Whatevs, right? Rock on, girlfriend! You are fierce!

[Good Yarns]

She looks so haute couture with the attitude she throws in there. She may be ecclectic, but the sense of style is already there. She must get it from you.

Yeah, knitting for kids is great. I just finished a pair of preemie socks. Somehow knitting little makes it seem magic.

[caroline]

She is so adorable!!! What a cutie.

[Jeanie]

:) :)

[Cashmere Addict]

GF is so cute... and I love that she's okay with wearing more than one hand knit item at once. I dare to do that at times, but usually only withing my own home. :-)

Love the boots... think I need to go check them out over at Zappos (I love Zappos!!).

[Yarn Thing]

Hi Wendy,

I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a podcast interview with me to promote your new book?

Sorry, I should introduce myself...my name is Marly and I host the Yarn Thing Podcast. I have been working with various designers and publishers lately to help promote new knit and crochet books that are hitting the market :-)

Anyway, I am a true fan of your stuff and very excited to see that you have a book coming out. I would love to get a copy to review and do a FUN interview with you on the show.

Let me know if you are interested cause I think it would be a LOT of fun! :-)

Marly