And now, big progress:
There is nothing that I don't love about this sweater. The colors are gorgeous, the feel of the polwarth handspun is delicious, the knitting is easy. If I didn't also spin and weave, I'd probably be finished already, but the sweater has had to share time with my other pursuits.
The pattern is the Bailey Cardigan (Ravelry link) and is very straightforward and easy to understand. It HAS to be - I needed a simple pattern for my first handknit adult sweater! I've knit children's sweaters before, with chunky yarn, but this one has to fit ME, and be useful for daily wear.
Since I'm knitting it in a light fingering-weight polwarth wool yarn, it will be lightweight, yet warm. I can see wearing it in the fierce air-conditioning of our local NOLA restaurants even in summer, and as daily wear in the winter. It will serve as indoor warmth in Montana, as well - and as a layer under a jacket.
I've used a little more than half the yarn spun - I'm thinking I'll need to spin more for the sleeves. I have a few more ounces of the fiber, no problem! Oh, the joy of being able to spin my own yarn - a dream come true!
Here's the post about the beginning of my sweater.
Oh my, Debbie,that sweater is going to be GORGEOUS!! I somehow missed your original post, but you are really coming along with the project. I cannot imagine a better colorway to work with - I love the subtle striping and mingling of the colors. Can't wait to see it completed!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to find your comment on my blog and apologize for not keeping up with yours. Things are just too busy and crazy on the home front these days.