The three year sweater

I started this in May 2013. I knew it hat been a while, but was surprised to see how long. Ravelry never lies...

This was one of the main projects I had in mind when I challenged myself with the Finishing&mending2016 in January.

And finally it's done!
And I love it!

I usually am not a fan of Superwash yarns - but for a fitted sweater like this it has one advantage, well two, maybe, when you include the fact that it can be easily washed: It is not as warm as a woolly wool sweater would have been, so it's easier to use. Especially since my husband and I do not agree on the temperature inside the house. I think it's perfectly normal to wear a wool cardigan, while he wants to wear a t-shirt only. I'm sure you all support me!

Flowers in progress

I don't remember when I started this sweater, but Ravelry does, it was actually 1 year and 1 day ago, for the Blomekrans KAL in my Ravelry group.

I have finally finished the colourwork, cut the steeks and have started the left sleeve, as you might notice.

The yarn is Wollmeise "Pure" 100% Merino Superwash, bought from Knitnetty who was selling some of her stash yarn last year.

In my garden, flowers are also in progress!

Ready, go!

The Blomekrans knitalong officially starts today!! This is my swatch. Come join the fun!

Blomekrans knitalong

 
As I told you recently, there is now a torirot design group on Ravelry. Feel free to join and to visit!

On May 15th we start a KAL for the Blomekrans vest. It's very informal, no strict rules. Some of us are going to turn it into a sweater, like one of my test knitters did, maybe even a long sleeved version. Some have already started. Here's a link to the pattern page.

I was lucky to get my hand on some Wollmeise from Knitnetty's stash earlier this spring, which I hope to turn into a colourful Blomekrans sweater. We'll see how that goes. I'll use blue for background, green for leaves (obviously) and the two others for flowers. And what's left after the body is done, will be used for stripy sleeves. What do you think?