Hand-knitted DD sweater (Tamaki modelling)
One of my hobbies that I am very passionate aboout is knitting (and spinning, and other fiber-arts). I have already knit one DD sweater, which Suzume (Yuki M) wears now as part of her "default" outfit. A few months ago, I finished a second sweater. When Tamaki came home, I thought it was the perfect time to show it off!
To make these sweaters in scale, I use tiny yarn and needles. This sweater used 1.5 mm needles. There are as many stitches in it as in a human-sized sweater. In fact, to make this sweater for me, I would just have to use bigger yarn and needles.
I think the sweater is a little tight on Tamaki's L-bust, but hey, she can pull it off!
As you can see, the pattern is a wee bit stretched on Tamaki. But it still looks good!
Showing off the whole sweater.
Close-up of the stitch pattern. This was a free pattern from Dollswest Designs.
More close-ups, and Tamaki's cute face!
Omake! Tamaki has a new pet. Can she tame him?
Tamaki looks really happy! Really nice job on knitting the sweater! You should considering making some for sale XD
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I'm a bit of a slow knitter, so I'm afraid I won't be selling them. Once you factor in the cost of the yarn (fine yarn can be very expensive), and the hours I spent on it, I'm too unwilling to sell them!
I can imagine it costing as much or more than a human sweater ^^;;; cos the stitches are so tiny, must be hard on your hands/eyes!
Yes, it's fiddly to do!
Tamaki looks wonderful in her new sweater!! Your quite the knitter :) Very nice detail as well! And if Tamaki can tame Kyubei? We shall see >:3
Thank you Tori-chan! I hope Kyuubey will not make a contract with her!
Tamaki is looking absolutely amazing in her new sweater! Your quiet talented, I'm sure she's so happy be with you. ^_^ I really like the multi shaded yarn you used.
Thanks! The yarn is a nice heathered yarn from Knitpicks. It had been sitting in my yarn stash for a few years, but when I found this pattern, I thought it would work nicely!
Good job! <3
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Nice work. More patience and skill than I'll ever have. I figure if I tried to work with needles that small I'd break myself or the needles.
Thanks! Knitting is actually pretty easy, and it's hard to break the needles (or yourself). Just don't leave the needles someplace you might sit down without looking . . .
Considering the scale, this is impressive knitting!
Thank you Smitty!
Very nice sweater, it looks super nice on tamaki <3
Tamaki and I say thank you!
Such a cute knit! :D
Thanks!
Looks great!=^.^=
Thank you Ausra! Now I have to work on sewing -- I'm pretty much a newbie. Your clothes are so awesome!
awesome job! I tried to knit something for my girls but I'm not that skilled! I want to learn more :)
The best way to learn is to keep practicing. Are you on Ravelry? If not, you should join -- it's an amazing Internet knitting, crochet and spinning website. I go by the same user name there.
I just joined Ravelry! thanks so much for the link :) I will browse the web when I have some time, for now I just completed my profile settings xD
Wow! That's awesome. I can see that a lot of love and care went into making it for her. Looks great on her too. :D Cute kitty! :D
Thank you! The "cute kitty" is actually Kyuubey from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica -- if you watch the store, you will see that he is not what he seems . . .
You're welcome. :D Is he some sort of evil thingy? LOL I only know it from all the new figure announcements featuring Madoka. Very cute, though. :D
You should watch, it's a great show. I will not spoil it for you!
Alright. Thanks. :D
Impressive work! I am still learning how to proper knit...
Thank you! Join Ravelry if you are learning, it's an excellent resource!
Awesome! That sweater is so very nice! Even if it may be a tad tight across her chest, I think it just makes it look even better! Why not show off your assets if you've got them? =3
Thanks! I'm not used to having an L bust girl (all of mine except Mikuru and Tamaki are M bust) so it takes some getting used to. Imagine that fitting a pattern to a DDdy would be challenging.
Nice sweater! Great job! Tamaki is gorgeous
Thank you!