Monday, July 1, 2013

I Love Winter!

Okay, you might think I am crazy by that post title but I really do love winter! It's my favourite time of year.  Curling up on the couch with some knitting and a cup of tea. What could be more perfect!
I <3 Me Sweater Jumper Dress pickles I <3 Me Sweater Jumper Dress pickles
My latest knitting efforts were cast off last week.  Thankfully the rain cleared for a couple of days so I was able to block and photography my new jumper dress.  I am pretty stoked with how this turned out.  I used the I <3 Me pattern by Pickles. It was a fairly simple knit for the most part.  It's a basic jumper dress with hardly any shaping.  The hardest part is when you get to the colourwork.
I <3 Me Sweater Jumper Dress pickles I <3 Me Sweater Jumper Dress pickles
This was my first time doing any sort of colourwork.  This think this is the main reason the project took me so long.  I was going gang busters until I hit the colourwork.  From that point progress slowed right down.  I found that this series from By Gum By Golly was a real help being a first time colourworker.  I even have plans to do a few more colourwork projects now.  If you haven't tried it before give it a go. It wasn't anywhere near as hard as I was expecting!

9 comments:

  1. This is so pretty, I love those lil hearts! Once again you give me major knitting envy :)

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  2. Oh my word, you're soooo clever! I love this so much and the colourwork is cool! I was on a bit of a roll with knitting last year, but I've done now at all this year and I have no idea when I'll ever be brave enough to attempt what you just did!

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  3. I love winter too. Your jumper dress looks great. I'm in awe of your knitting skills. I tried to learn to knit once but I was terrible at it.

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  4. So so cute! I'm loving it! I'm so glad to hear the stranded tips were helpful, too. :)

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  5. That looks great! I bet you're gonna love that sweater in the winter.

    By the way I nominated you for a Liebster Award. Be sure to check out my blog.

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  6. this looks unreal, you are so clever!!! I love it so much ans wish I was wearing it right now lol Freezing here in Sydney oxo

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  7. Ah, very cute sweater! Looks so cozy.

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  8. Ah, very cute sweater, looks so cozy!

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  9. Ah lovely sweater, looks so cozy!

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