Pattern: Button me up by Laura Chau. I made the 40 inches version, but at a tighter gauge due to my yarn substitution.
Yarn: Malabrigo merino worsted in “Purple mystery”, 4 skeins.
Needles: 4.5mm circulars.
I did just a few modifications to this jumper. I decided not to have the deep ribbing, opting for only 1 inch depth for all the ribbings. I didn’t do the stripes either, as I was already using a semi-solid/semi-variegated yarn. I did alternate between two skeins every a couple of rows, to even out the differences between skeins.
I started on this sometime in mid-June, so not long after I finished my Tangled Yoke. I guess I was still on that “just finished a big project” high. I’ve worked out that sweaters (cardigans, jumpers) are my favourite things to knit. I love the comfort of my handknit socks, the simplicity of scarves, and even hats. But for me nothing beats the satisfaction of finishing a whole garment that I can wear. Plus, it’s a great stashbusting exercise. (I know lots of people are scared off by adult-sized garments because it’s such a big project. But, for non-knitters, I liken this to making a quilt — it’s big, lots of planning, lots of pieces, lots of steps, but in the end it’s worth it. Says she who is yet to make a quilt big enough to cover a bed… 🙂 But I will get there, I will, I will.)
I was going to make another jumper for myself as part of Ravelympics (deluding myself, perhaps, a whole jumper in 2 weeks?? in my defense, the jumper that I was considering is mostly stocking stitch, no ribbings, and is worked in one piece) but I think Annette needs a jumper more than I do (that kid is finally growing faaast!). She loves hoodies, so I’ll be making her one, with this yarn.
So that’s what I’ll be working on for the next two weeks. I start tonight, once the opening ceremony starts. Should be good!