The Nanny Sweater
November 26th, 2004 at 9:53 am (uncategorized)
I’ve decided to knit my nanny a sweater as (part of) her Christmas present. I had her pick the pattern and the yarn color. Here’s what I’m going to be using:
Yorkshire Tweed DK. Isn’t it gorgeous?
I’ve already warned her it might not be done by Christmas. The pattern she picked is pretty simple though. I’d show you a picture of it, but I couldn’t find one on the internet anywhere to steal, and I’m too lazy to take a picture of the book (it would have been faster to take a picture. I wasted a lot of time googling). It’s a wrap around cardigan with cables and moss stitch and a really cool collar from Family Knits by Debbie Bliss. Drop shoulder, no buttons, zippers or anything. Should be pretty quick once I memorize the pattern. It’s designed by Debbie bliss and the extra-small size is about 12" around too big for her. I’ll definately have to size this one down given that my gauge on sweaters tends to grow just a teeny bit.
I’ve ordered the yarn and am anxiously awaiting it. It’s coming from the UK, so I’m hoping it’ll be here next week!
Mandella said,
November 26th, 2004 at 1:33 pm
Gorgeous colour, and I think I know the pattern. When I got to squeeze the Yorkshire Tweed at the Alexandra Palace show a couple of months ago I thought it was a bit scratchy, but the colours really made up for it – and it’ll be fine for a cardigan. I’ll be interested in your opinion when it arrives!
Emma. said,
November 26th, 2004 at 3:03 pm
None of the Yorkshire Tweed DK that I’ve met has been even the tiniest bit scratchy ! That colour is gorgeous.I hope you will succeed in your ambitious plans.