I thought I would show you the new jumper that I am knitting for myself. I went to John Lewis on Sunday, and had a browse through their wool selection – which isn’t very large in the one near me (though they are building a new one soon – I can’t wait!).
I bought this pattern:
Which uses Patons Diploma Gold DK – unfortunately the only colour that they had in stock was an ugly brown. So I had a dig around, and found myself drawn to the baby wool – it was so soft and lovely.
I bought Sirdar Snuggly baby bamboo DK instead. Its lovely to knit with, really soft and gentle. I have to stop myself stroking my knitting. This is the colour:
I’ve had a lot of problems with the pattern – I kept making mistakes on the first run through the 16 rows of pattern, and getting frustrated. Now I am in the flow it is much easier, as I can now feel and see the pattern as I go along. This is however the 4th time of trying!
I’ll get some proper pictures up as soon as I have my camera and a space to put the knitting to photograph it.
4 responses so far ↓
l3ahkn1ts // October 18, 2007 at 3:54 pm |
Could you tell me the name of the pattern or who it’s by?
thanks!
Sooz // October 18, 2007 at 4:23 pm |
Of course – I thought i had mentioned it somewhere – but obviously I forgot!
It is a Patons pattern leaflet number 03497 for Diploma Gold DK. You can find it here… http://www.readicut.co.uk/product.asp?sectID=KN&pf_id=RC6002
Laura // October 24, 2007 at 10:23 am |
looks really nice. hope it comes out well
keri // May 7, 2008 at 10:56 pm |
Yay, a knitting update! You’ll have trouble not stroking yourself whilst you wear it though!
Dam, nearly a whole year until my birthday – think you can knit me one for then?!