Oh, I wish I knew a little girl to knit that for! I might have to knit one for a last-minute "Just in Case" gift :)

I'll definately test knit when you get an adult size up ;)

Thanks so very much for taking the time to write out the pattern and sharing it with everyone. I can't wait to try one! The sweater is just adorable. Thanks again--you are a very talented knitter. I always look forward to checking your blog and seeing your projects.

thanks for sharing the pattern! it's so cute!

I noticed it when it was added to Ravelry and saved a copy right then. Thank you for sharing it, and please don't apologize about lack of other sizes. It's hard writing up a pattern.

I can see that sweater on ME! It's cute and simple.

Yes, please make one in adult sizes! I'd love one in the same colors as your Libby!

I'll test it for you! I have a 6yo girl who is tall. She might be able to wear it next winter. And if not, the winter after that :)

Do you know about Twisted Collective? this is anew online knitting magazine that does just what you want - if your pattern is selected for an issue- they have the sizes done up and test sweaters done up (I think).
Just four people run the whole thing - you should get in touch with them.

Congrats on publishing this pattern! I am working on some patterns right now and it is a very difficult task. The resizing is killing me!

I love that sweater and hope that someone out there can help you translate it into other sizes (or I'll just have to wait until my girls get big enough *wink*).

Good for you for putting it out there!

Leslie! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say...We're so blessed by the fact that you took the time to write the pattern up for all of us! Thank you so much. The sweater is adorable! You're so generous!

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us. I'll probably cast on towards the end of this week and will let you know how it goes!

I don't have a daughter or other young girl to make this sweater for (I am surrounded by boys!) I just want to thank you for your generosity! It is darling.

I can see my Racheal in that sweater. I have a bit of time on my hands so I'm thinking of knitting up the pattern. It looks strait forward so I'll let you know how it all goes.

Hey when you do a big girl size I could knit one of for my other daughters. Something to thing about.

woo hoo!!! i'm so excited to start knitting this for my daughter! thank you so much for taking the time to write this down. i'm going to start knitting this afternoon.

What is your daughter's chest measurement? Arm length? I could translate the sizes if you need... after all the sickness passes, of course!

E-mail me finished garment measurements, if you want, I'm just sayin...

How wonderful! Thank you for the pattern. :)

I'm so excited that you posted it. Shouldn't be a problem to adapt the sizes, will let you know how it turns out.

Thanks SO much for sharing the pattern! I can't wait for the adult-sized one...I REALLY, REALLY need to make this sweater for myself!!

Margie

You're so cute. :)

My psych background taught me that positive traits "cluster" and you are sure evidence of that. You're a multi-talented person, for sure. I always check your blog. Thank you so much for the pleasure and ideas that you share with others. Marilyn

It's so pretty!
Wish I could get Eirin to wear more handknit... Maybe if I knitted it up in cotton. She hates itchy wool *sigh*

I'll be making that size and Annika will get lots of wear from it. Yay!

Thank you for this pattern Leslie!!!
I hope to try it very soon, maybe making one sweater for me!!

I have a little little size... that I think This measure will fit also my "petite" size!
:-)

Is the Portland Tweed the yarn that was discontinued, or is it the new yarn that replaced something? I can't find any even on Webs? I would love to make this for Kristen and maybe go down a needle size to just make it a tad smaller :-) thanks for sharing it with ua.

Thanks so much for writting up the pattern! I have an 11 year old so maybe I can buy some yarn and knit it up for her. I know she would love it.

Remember, this is your stress free zone...no "mistakes" or "imperfections" are possible here! No doubt your readers/fellow knitters will be grateful for the pattern and will be able to make a Libby for the little girls they know from what you've noted, written and the fab pictures you've taken. And they'll write, too, should they need a shout out for help and hints. Rock out! Peace out! This is a good place, your place, the place we come to hang out and share. XO...Ana

lovely sweater... !!!! your effort is priceless!

crap! I'm supposed to be finishing up vests for them first. But my knitting ADD is kicking in and now I want to start one for emma...LOVE it! Thank you! Thank you!!

Your pattern will be great - no worries. There are many professionally written patterns that have many mistakes. Knitters are a friendly bunch that can roll with changes.

Leslie, thank you so much for taking the time to write the pattern for Libby. I have a very special little person who will adore this. I'm sure the instructions will be just as beautifully executed as your knitting projects.

Yay!!! I absolutely loved this sweater, and I plan on making one even though I don't know anyone it will fit!

oh my goodness...i love it!

Gorgeous cardigan.

There is a software called Sweater Wizard which is great for this sort of thing. The website is knittingsoftware.com. Worth looking into.

Happy Knitting & thanks for sharing.

This sweater is so pretty, I'm looking forward to the adult size pattern.

the effort you took to write it up is effort enough! the rest of us can figure it out. thank you. (and did you get my flickr mail?) xo.

Oh I could do a happy dance right now as that size sounds perfect for my daughter. She is on the tall side and I will be happy to test knit it for you too. Now to just check if I have some yarn I can use for it. I am sure lots of people will be so glad that you wrote down the pattern.

That looks like it would be very flattering in an adult size. I have Sweater Wizard, I might see if they have a prototype for this style. It's lovely!

Thank you! It looks wonderful. I'm not a knitting diva for sure, but there's probably some way to make different sizes. If you find out how, let me know. I was thinking Mary Jane Midge and Mink might know...

I would like to knit this for my girl, as there isnt anyone selling locally, i have to order online but the shhipping cost is high..grr

Thank you for sharing this! I have a few neices that would absolutely love this sweater. I remember seeing it and loving it way back when.
this is the first time I've posted here, but I love your blog & all the wonderful things you knit.
:)

The phrase "never look a gift-horse in the mouth" comes to mind...I don't think you'll find anyone complaining!! Thanks for the pattern, I hope to find someone to knit it for, sometime! ;)

Congratulations! It's exciting, isn't it? That other knitters will be knitting your design. Good work!

I agree that the effort you were willing to put forth was enough and I for one am very thankful for you doing so. I look forward to knitting this sweater for my daughter. Thank You.

Congratulations on getting the pattern put together!

Very cute! My daughter has been begging me to make her a sweater since I finished mine.

Oh you are so kinds. My girls are too big and too little, but one can grow into it, right? How amazing that you could braille it for your girlie. Awesome!

It's fantastic, I'm so going to knit the sweater for my daugher!

I felt the same when I printed my first pattern. But I have since realised that even the best have some mistakes so don't worry. It's absolutely gorgeous!!

Oh, I think the people who need the other sizes can work it out for themselves, don't you? You're giving up your gorgeous sweater pattern FREE, so you shouldn't feel guilty making them do a bit of work of their own.

Especially since the 10-12 size works just right in this house, hahahaha!

thank you leslie! i have an 11-year old, so this is perfect!

Thank you so much! I can't wait to make this for my daughter!

I love this little sweater. Someday I will make it for G. :)

if i was a better knitter and had a 10-12 year old girl to knit one for I would totally test knit this one for you! I love the buttons and the shape of it so much- maybe if you get a pattern for an adult size I wil try it out!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I have been waiting and hoping that you would publish this. My granddaughter is the right size.

Oh you designer, you! I am always impressed by people that can put together a pattern.

That is beautiful. I love it. I might actually give it a try although it might be too advance for me right now.

Thank you so much for sharing this sweater! I may have to make one, simply because I have a Libby too!:)

Such a cute sweater! Thank you so much for sharing your work, and remember there's never a need to apologize for what's given for free. We can like it or lump it, and judging from the comments, people like it, they really like it! (ok, I veered into Sally Field at the Oscars, there, but you get my drift)

What a great sweater! It's lovely and I especially like how you added the extra bit of color at edges. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. If only I had a daughter... :o)

OK, Leslie. I'll make this for Peeper Lou. Consider me your test knitter! And I promise not to freak on you if there's a mistake:)

this is gorgeous! i will gladly knit this for my daughter! thanks for posting this...

I've always loved this! Thank you so much for the pattern!

thanks for this Leslie - you know we've been waiting for it! :D :D

I may take it to my LYS and have them plug it in to their program. I'll let you know what they/I come up with!! xoxoxox

I am so very proud of you work Leslie. Thank you for sharing.

XOXO

Thanks for sharing the pattern. There aren't a lot of patterns for kids in that age group so it's great when I find one.

You are much braver than I will ever be. The sweater is soo cute and if you need a test knitter for the adult, I'd love to help.

Congrats on finishing the pattern; what a time-intensive process. The sweater is adorable!

I was searching high and low for a 'tween knit, et voila! Libby fits the bill for a 10 year old I know.

Thank you, Leslie!

I just happen to have a size 10 daughter, who will love this! Thanks very much for the write-out...I know how much work it is!

Thanks for sharing the pattern! It's in my queue for when my daughter is older - such a lovely design!

I bet if I start this now, I will have it finished by the time my Libby will fit into it (she is 5 months old!).
Absolutely beautiful!

its so lovely! I would love to think I'd pick up my needles long enough to knit this for Emma.

That is the prettiest sweater! Love all the things you do - thanks

lovely sweater. I can see this for me as well! thanks for sharing!

That is just adorable! If I had daughters instead of sons I would totally be making one of these!

thanks for posting this pattern... I have a 2 year old girl... I have some lovely yarn that I was planning to make something with.. I might cast on next week... and will be glad to send you the size adjustments... it's very hard writing a pattern, thanks for sharing...

Merci beaucoup pour le patron. Ce modèle est vraiment joli : dommage qu'il ne soit pas aussi pour la taille adulte.
Bonne journée

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My 7-year-old daughter's name is Libby, and this is so her style. I think I might knit it for her next year.

Is the gauge correct for the sweater? I notice that Portland Tweed is 18 stitches on a 7 needle for 4 inches. This pattern says 11 stitches for 2 inches on a 7 needle.

I made this sweater years ago for my daughter. She is now 12 and it still fits great! She gets compliments on it still, too! I used Carron Simply Soft, made largest size. Now I need to make another one to go into her high school years with, lol! Thank you for sharing this pattern!

I made this sweater years ago for my daughter. She is now 12 and it still fits great! She gets compliments on it still, too! I used Carron Simply Soft, made largest size. Now I need to make another one to go into her high school years with, lol! Thank you for sharing this pattern!