November 24, 2008

Favourite jumper shrunk? repurpose its sleeves!

Recycling — Tags: , , — Goldtop @ 5:12 pm
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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 bit. I thought I could re-use the sleeves as handwarmers, just blanket stitching the cuffs over and a titchy couple of running stitches to separate fingers from thumb.

Took all of about 15 mins, and I get to keep (a remnant!) of the fab yarn, construction and colours

November 23, 2008

The joy of knitting top-down!

Knitting — Tags: , — Goldtop @ 9:01 pm
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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; just do this in different colours with varying length sleeves! It was also my fist jumper with bust / waist shaping so it’s pretty snug!

This photo is the jumper hot off the needles. after a day’s wear – I’ll let you know if the shape changes after its first wash :)