Some projects are just pure pleasure, right from the get go. This little handspun baby sweater is one of them. I'm knitting it in my own 3 ply merino/kid-mohair/silk handspun. The fibre was hand dyed by Jude of Ewesful Creations. It spun up very soft and, combined with the stitch pattern, makes a lovely squishy, bouncy fabric.
The pattern is "Purl Textured Cardigan" by Jacqueline Gibb. It's only available in the newborn to 3 month size but I like it so much I may try to work out an adult version for myself some time in the future.
Is there a new baby expected in the family? Nope. Just felt like knitting something that would tick a few boxes. My criteria were:
1. Requires no purchases other than the pattern.
2. Uses some of my growing stash of handspun.
3. Fits a category for submission at the Chilliwack Fair in August.
4. Can be sold at the Chilliwack Christmas Craft Fair in November.
The pattern didn't call for it, but I've gone to the extra work of starting the 1x1 ribbing with a tubular cast on. Fussy and time consuming, but so worth it. I love the way the ribbing runs right up to the edge. So polished looking!
