Now that I've finished my cushion, I need another project to do alongside my exploration of Teiko Fujito. I'm going to knit my husband a pullover for his birthday in November. I'll have to rattle along to spin the wool as well as knit it, but two and a half months should be long enough. The first step was to choose a pattern that Jack approves of - I don't want to spend months on a garment that he's not going to wear! I have the nod for this pattern, which, funnily enough, is in the same magazine as my
cardigan pattern, Knit-today, April 2012. I used wool from my stash to knit some swatches to give me an idea of how thick to spin the wool. I did contemplate spinning a yarn with three plies, but really, for such a big project I think it makes more sense to spin two slightly thicker plies. I've filled one bobbin, so that's a start. I know I run the risk of having wool fibres caught inbetween my double stitches, but I'll do my best to keep the two project separate!
I did give the nod on that one too. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely creamy colour of the wool, it looks very as though it will be lovely and snug to wear! Is it an Arran pattern?
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteHe is a lucky husband indeed! - the pattern looks good, but tell him he is not allowed to wear holes in it......I've never forgotten about that!
ReplyDelete:-) I've told him that from you!
DeleteOh this will be nice, your joy of knitting and yarn making is inspiring to see
ReplyDeleteThe jumper is a lovely pattern, your husband will be very warm and cosy in it!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anne !
ReplyDeleteNow you'll be a couple in cream (with your new cardigan) :-)))
I think Dave might choose that one as well. Good choice!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing...not only to knit your husband a sweater but to also spin your own yarns. Embracing Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will be wonderful!! :)
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