Back in January, when my head was full of plans and resolutions, I said I would try to finish some of my WIPS. Rather late than never: I have finally managed to tick one off my list. Ironically, it is called "Quick work in thick wool", from Susan Crawford A Stitch in time, vol 2'. I started it before Christmas and, indeed, it was knitted up in no time at all. But, then I put it aside and it took ages before I picked it up again to sew it up, find the buttons and the right opportunity for a picture. Not exactly speedy!...
It is knitted in Rowan Kid Classic which is incredibly soft and warm to wear. Overall, I am quite happy with the way it turned out. I have narrow shoulders and usually this type of neckline ends up too wide for me. The raglan sleeves construction meant that I couldn't try it on for fitting until the seams were sewn together (it is probably why I lost interest at the sewing stage: I was too scared to find out!...) But I was pleasantly surprised. All is well that ends well (eventually...)
What a most beautiful colour, so bright and charming. Love the big buttons, too, they give this sweater an extra bonus. It´s such a pretty sweater and now I hope that the weather isn´t too sunny in your country already, so that you could wear it very often. (Would look great with a small pencil vintage skirt, too, I think)
Oh, wish no one but me will ever have a look at my knitting basket, there are now 3 finished knitted items waiting to be sewn together. Two already pressed and pinned, but then forgotten. Sometimes I believe that I love the knitting and crochet more than the endresult, the finishing part is always waiting to be done for months. No urgent need or wish to complete things.
You´ve did a woderful job, time doesn´t matter if the result is so very pretty.
With my best wishes,
Suzi
Posted by: Krawuggl | March 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Doesn't matter how long you took, what matters is that you finished it. Lovely colour and fit!
I have the same problem with raglan knits, I don't know how it will fit until the end :)
Posted by: erin | March 21, 2012 at 02:35 AM
Looks very nice and like the colour. I have used this lovely wool for a couple of Kim Harding slouchy hats and it keeps well and is soooo warm.
Posted by: Zoe | March 27, 2012 at 07:56 PM