Another Alice Starmore pattern. This time from the Fisherman's Sweaters book, which, by the way, is still available from Amazon.com for around £9 if you are interested. This is not complicated, but I don't think I would be able to do it without the help of the stitch markers. There are 11 patterns across. I am knitting this for my niece for Christmas and it is only size 6 - 7 years. It takes a great deal of time to knit a row and I reckon that at current speed I am knitting 5 to 6 rows an hour! So, I try to spend an hour or so each evening on either the aran for Dad or this. I then spend the rest of the evening on either the horrid chenille or another more interesting project, which is also a Christmas present and must therefore remain secret.
I am not used to spending so long on a project, but am enjoying the challenge. The colour, of this hasn't come out very well in the photo - it is a lovely dark mauve. Will try again when the light is better.
1 comment:
Just come across your blog while hopping. Wow what a jumper, did you finish it in time. I've got that book had it for years, love looking at it and never do anything. I have to say I must have a go, what yarn did you use?
As you may see when if you look at my blog, that I made cards, but at the moment am really into knitting at the moment. Socks especially and the odd jumper.
Had a look at your shop and will be ordering soon - need to talk to hubby maybe he might buy me some wool for mothers day.
Anita
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