bea's sweater

this is the back of the cardigan that i'm designing and knitting for 6 year old Bea. it's the second half of my contribution to The Great Summer Swap 2009. the yarn is Berrocco Vintage Wool. a new, machine washable acrylic/wool blend. it's super soft, inexpensive, and a great alternative to the usual choice for kid-friendly yarn, Plymouth Encore. though the color looks blue-ish here, it's a actually a really grape-y purple, one of Bea's favorite colors. i'm really loving how the design is coming along. keeping my fingers crossed that Bea will love it, too!