27/04/2014

Finished project - my first knitted jumper

Eek here it is, my first knitted jumper! Alright, I know you’re thinking ‘that’s barely a jumper, where are the sleeves?!' So it’s really more of a knitted shrug, but it’s still my first proper knitted garment.

Just in case you recognise parts of it, I should mention that I started this project in 2012 and finished it last year, but when wearing it recently I realised I hadn’t blogged it’s finished beauty. And seeing as spring is finally here (at least it was when these photos were taken) I figured now was the perfect time to share it with you.




It's a Sirdar 'Roman Holiday' pattern (9426) in Sirdar simply recycled wool; you can see a picture of the pattern here. Even for something this small, I found it required a lot of dedication and did get a bit bored around halfway through, particularly when I couldn't work out how the pattern would come together, but I'm very glad I persevered and am definitely keen to start a 'proper' jumper now.


Would love any pattern recommendations for a simple beginners jumper or cardigan?

9 comments:

  1. That looks wonderful and you knit so neatly! Knitting really passed me by, my mam tried to teach me a couple of times but I got never grasp it so I just stick with my cross stitching and crocheting. I don't know if you use it already but Raverly can be a great resource for looking up knitting and crochet patterns for a huge variety of projects.

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  2. Love the cardi. My first adult garment came from the Bergere de France I'm a beginner booklet. I did a tunic top lots of stocking stitch with slight shaping still a proper garment! To be to honest just have a go at anything that takes your fancy as your knitted cardi looks far from easy! Good luck.

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  3. Gorgeous - I love the back :o)

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  4. It's beautiful ... such pretty stitches and pattern ... I love it ... Bee xx

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  5. It looks brilliant, especially with that t-shirt. Good luck with the next project! xxx

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  6. That looks beautiful. I cannot knit to save my life. I want to learn to crochet but I fear I'm not cut out for it.

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  7. Very very pretty and such a lovely colour! It certainly doesn't look handmade!
    I used to be able to knit about 15 years ago (my gran taught me) but I have no idea where to start nowdays. I keep meaning to try and teach myself but haven't got round to it yet. :-) x

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  8. Well done you, it looks amazing! :) The pattern looks quite complicated, but really pretty! Leanne x

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  9. That does look lovely. And it looks like it took a lot of skill to make too!
    Sarah :)

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