Calligraphy

My first sweater of 2012 is finished! Calligraphy was a great knit. Plain and simple but resulting in a classic, wearable, everyday cardigan.

I washed it last night and pinned it out overnight. This morning I sewed on the buttons (yawn!) and took a couple of pictures. Well, if you can call mirror shots pictures of course. I am saving up for a dressmakers dummy, I can't wait to buy one so I can properly photograph my knits.

I have cast on my next two projects for my 12 sweater challenge. The first is featherweight-cardigan. I am knitting this with the copious amounts of pink sock yarn I have stashed. It is going to be loud and very pink. The perfect dash of colour after rows and rows of charcoal grey!

The second project is Tinder. Another grey cardigan, but I am using the same yarn as my Idlewood. I just love the easy care of wool blends. Even though I have cast on for this project I am worried about the sizing. It is written with 1-2 inches of positive ease. So choose one size up from your size. I am a bit worried this is going to be too big. I think I will persevere with my chosen size and see what the back piece looks like when it is finished and decide again from there. I'm convinced that if I stand around with a tape measure around my boobs and bum once more, my family may have me committed.

Until next time ...