This is the third version of this jumper I have made and it won't be the last.
My nephew has been visiting from QLD and on wet Campbell Town day we drove east for an hour to find a sunny coast and enjoy the BEST fish and chips at The Gulch in Bicheno.
The boys bought some bait and ties their hooks while I found a sheltered spot for me and my needles. The yarn reflected perfectly the land, sea, stone and sky of the area, so I have called this jumper "Bicheno"
I love the texture and lines rich from the patterning and the unique spin.
I did play a bit of yarn chicken with this one (again!) and I lost. The solid gold edging the collar testifies to the 7 or 8 metres I was short!
Julien has a strong personality and can pull it off though.
My Ravelry project notes are here
The pattern can be found here.
I love the colours of the rocks at Bicheno, Tanya. The yarn really does reflect those Bicheno colours. Lovely jumper! Meg:)
ReplyDeleteVery blokey looking jumper, should be toasty warm.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to have a favourite pattern to just coast through and change up and knit again and again.
My favourite is Flax (8ply) and Flax Light (4ply) free from Ravelry, all sizes from newborn to 4xL.....so easy to knit and shorten or lengthen arms or body.The pattern is top down so always a good fit around shoulders and a timeless classic look.
I have done 4 toddler sizes and am about to cast off one for myself.
Thanks for the recommendation, always good to have real personal advice on patterns, I'll check those out too as I see lots of knitting yet to come over the years.
DeleteI love it! -Liz (Eight Acres)
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ReplyDeleteThat jumper is drop dead gorgeous! Beautiful job Tanya and I LOVE the yarn chicken solution. That orange is a great feature.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, what a pretty sweater!
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