Tuesday, 14 April 2015

In the Round Sweater

My least favorite parts of knitting are actually the sewing up parts. I really dont like it. I guess that's because that's when you get to see if your project actually works. I've had many failures during my years of knitting (and crocheting) and after about 10 years I've only just made my first successful sweater that I actualy like to wear.
With that in mind I have set myself the task of transforming my favorite sweater pattern (A very old Hayfield DK pattern I got from my mum) into an in the round pattern. I figure it should be simple enough to convert being a raglan sleeve sweater.
So last night I cast on the relevant amount of stitches for both the front and back onto my circular needle and started.
My first impressions of knitting in the round are that each round takes what seems like forever, but after only 6 or so rows I can actually see the beginnings of a jumper!
I chose Stylecraft Special DK in Greengauge which is a lovely mottled green. I've only ever used this yarn once before and it seems less fluffy than the Robin DK I usually use, so hopefully it will last longer before bobbling and looking untidy.
It's slow going but wont be too long I hope before I can post an update on a decent sized knitted piece and I won't have much sewing up to do.
Although I am wondering if I should've tested this on a smaller jumper for the kids first!

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