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I’ve finally got round to taking some snaps of my latest and
TOTALLY finished woolly wonder (Only about 8 unfinished projects left!). This is
probably the woolly that I have most enjoyed knitting this year… well, so far
anyway. I’m not sure why, but for some odd reason I felt at peace with it- Strange
eh! Ok, I grant you, there were times when I had my moments (don’t we all), but
on the whole I can safely say that it went without a hitch.
I was quite sure on the pattern I use and was
equally steadfast about the wool I
wanted to use too, so maybe that helped in the fact that I wasn’t constantly
doubting myself and my choice of pattern (unfortunately I’m in the habit of
doing this). So all in all it was a happy knit and I’m now one happy big knit!
So how did my cardigan turn out?
Well here it is- looking terrible against the backdrop as I couldn't find my less in your face curtains! (eek- pink and orange)
It also doesn't look as neat on me like it is on the mannequin, but that could just be me of course,
also it could be the fact that we mere mortals are never, ever going to look
anything like those glorious beauties (naturally I'm speaking for myself here as I know such people do still exist)!!!
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Knitted from the exceedingly lovely wartime pattern shown at the top of the page^
I also used up this Raspberry coloured wool from my ever
expanding stash.
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Here’s the demure one …
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| and the close up with my sweet peas (oh they smell so perdy!) |
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| ... the buttons... |
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| and the back! |
and the last!
That's it for now folks. I have another jumper to show, but I need to do a bit of diddling before that one hits this blog!
Back to the sewing machine, I guess.
Sincerely Yours
Tupney xxx
You look great, Tupney!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely beautiful! You've done a stunning job. The Lavenda patterns were so pretty and I love the colour of the wool - well done :o)
ReplyDeleteLuverly job Tups, your knits are always a pleasure to see. Regarding your magic 8 (!), have you thought of challenging yourself to finish them before starting something new? I'm trying that myself with my 9, or was it 10? Keep those sticks clicking! xx
ReplyDeleteSurely that would be considered torture for us knitters? I did actually start the year like that, but my wicked ways soon crept back! I know for certain I couldn’t do it as the unfinished pile has now gone too far, but i'll do my best :(
DeleteT xx
I'm a one-at-a-time knitter, but I don't know any others!
DeleteLooks great, very much the same shape as the 'raspberry' one I knit from the first "stitch in Time' by Jane Waller.
ReplyDeleteps...knit late 70s still going strong.
OOPs...the one I knit was 'blackberry'......senior moment
ReplyDeleteLovely, well done, and I adore sweet peas.
ReplyDeleteI just ADORE this! What a fabulous cardigan, and the color is lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great colour and love that stitch pattern.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It looks really good (and I am sure you are getting lots of wear from it already;)) I only wish my screen would let me see the photos better (it doesn't display red right...)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out thoroughly awesome! I love the vibrant, punchy hue that you opted for, as well as the somewhat delicate pattern at work here. So, so wonderfully pretty!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
ooh I love it! Great colour :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great knit! It looks really lovely on you. I've been trying to find a cardigan pattern to knit and so far haven't found one I like :/ Got 500g of pure wool 4ply and can't find a pattern!
ReplyDeleteThe one in the original photo looks like it's been pressed/blocked so the stitch pattern lies a bit flatter.
You look fabulous! I've only just found you (can't remember how I got here!) but I am love, love, loving your blog :-)
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