The pattern is Blish, it's a free one that I found on Ravelry via Pinterest. Don't you just love all the sources of knitting info/patterns these days?
The yarn I am using is an aran weight tweed effect which came from either Lidl or Aldi its an 80/20 mix, and lovely and soft not scratchy. Giant 400gram balls makes it not too portable but I manage!
I took these photos on Sunday so I am further on but you can get the general idea.
Hoping that this poncho style sweater suits me and doesn't make me look huge, if so, I'm sure someone will take it off my hands.
Rachel and I are off to the Knitting and Stitching show on Saturday, I'm sure I will have something to show you when we get back even if it's just yarn for sweaters for the boys.
Oh Yes. I have come across that pattern as well. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI had a look at this pattern after I saw your Facebook post about it. It's a great pattern, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. It might just end up in my Ravelry queue!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the poncho, and you have picked a lovely wool with the flecks.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, and I hope it works out well for you. Me too, I often find it most difficult to knit/crochet a garment for myself that would look and fit well ....
ReplyDeleteYour sweater is off to a wonderful start. The cable is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI laughed when you said you worried about how the sweater might make you look. I always have the same worry! I will not make a vest for just that reason!
That yarn is perfect for that pattern! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think it's going to look great. You picked some nice yarn that really makes the cables pop. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn and those cables...BEAUTIFUL
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is sooooo pretty! I want one for myself now, thanks for linking to this georgous pattern :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat yarn, and looks like a nice pattern, too. Free patterns are the best!
ReplyDeleteNice yarn, looks like it's working well with the pattern you're using
ReplyDeleteOh thats lovely. The pattern and the yarn. Will have to head over and adjust my queue. :-) Enjoy the show. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteIt looks REALLY good so far! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn looks gorgeous! I've used a few of those giant balls in my time and it's not so handy as a portable project! I had no idea Lidl did yarn, must start popping in there on my way home... (although maybe not, I get too distracted by the babery and sweets!)
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