Favourite jumper shrunk? repurpose its sleeves!

Posted by on Nov 24, 2008 in Craft | No Comments

Loved, loved this Noa Noa jumper given to me by a far away flatmate. It was constructed by two jumpers, one inside the other. Made of quite fine, but toasty warm mohair. But! Mohair felts, however gently you (hand) wash it, and eventually the two layers pretty much became one; plus it shrank quite a ...

The joy of knitting top-down!

Posted by on Nov 23, 2008 in Craft | No Comments

After some initial colour doubts that meant it languished for almost a yeear and half (!) at collar stage, this jumper was a breeze to knit; so much quicker and more satisfying trying on as you go – and no seaming!. I have a feeling that I may never need to buy another jumper pattern; ...