The Knitting Novice

I've always had a knitting project on, but I generally keep it simple.  Then it's normally a year before it's finished.  But since my retirement in 2010, I've been doing a bit more knitting, getting more adventurous and also quicker.

I've just completed another jumper for myself.  It's taken about six months, but I did go wrong once and had to unpick a lot. Now it's finished I am pleased with what I achieved.

A couple of months ago this book caught my eye and I've chosen a pattern from it for my next project.  It is far more ambitious that I have ever been before with my knitting, so it might just test my skills to the limit. And it's the first time it's not going to be for me. 

This lovely book by Patty Knox is published by David and Charles, it's full of great patterns and I have decided to have a go at Catch a Wave on page 66

There is a problem, the pattern is for sizes 28 to 40 chest and I need to make it 42.  But luckily I have a very clever sister, whose knitting skills are far superior to mine and I have asked her advice about how to make a bigger size.  She often tells me what to do when I go wrong, and this time her help was needed again. In return I will give her tips and advice on her sewing projects. 

I've started my tension square, apparently very important, to ensure your knitting is the right tension and you are using the correct needles for the work. After all that work, you want it to fit right.

I bought the wool from Jamieson & Smith, which is genuine Shetland Wool from the Shetland Isles and the lady on the phone help me with advice on my colour selection. www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk

This might take a while, but I will report progress from time to time.