I started knitting when I was in my late 20's. Sweaters; sweaters with lace. The only thing I remember was Vogue Knitting magazine. They're known for rather challenging knitting. LOL. I didn't know I should start with a scarf, etc. when learning to knit. I just jumped into the deep end with cables, lace and mohair yarn. So I made sweaters (from the same pattern) for everyone around me. Then I took a loooong break. LOL. About 20 years. I started with scarfs! Lately I've really been wanting to up my game when it comes to what I knit. I joined Ravelry and found some great free patterns and I'm taking lessons from Michele at one of our local knitting shops. We have 3 really good ones. We only have one independent fabric store but we THREE independent yarn shops!
Michele has really helped me obtain a good working gauge. Apparently I'm a very loose knitter, so I went down 2 sizes in needles to obtain the proper gauge to make this little number. I also learned how to read a chart! They have always intimidated me in the past.
This free pattern came from the Cascade Yarns website and is called Go To Topper DK156, if you're interested in trying it.
I used an Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool in emerald green. It's more a teal not emerald but so be it. LOL. I love the sweater. It's so light weight, it just about floats. This the first sweater I've made for myself. Everything I made before was for someone else. I just need to find 3 matching buttons and weave in a few yarn ends. The shirt you see underneath is a knit fabric I just have draped to see how it looks. Pretty nice, eh? I like it. LOL. I'll be looking through my pattern for a cowl neck pattern, so you'll be seeing this soon.
Ta ta for now!
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