My finished jumper. Just needs a warm iron and damp cloth.
I finished my jumper and I love the look and feel of it. I only need to block it, although due to the nature of the pattern I will probably do this with the use of a warm (not hot) iron and a damp hanker-chief, as there is no intricate lacework involved with this pattern at all.
All the Raglan seams were joined, except the back left and the neckband knitted up.
Once the second sleeve was finished, starting with the right sleeve, I had to sew all but one of the raglan seams together. The back seam on the left sleeve was left open to allow for the making of the neckband which, unlike the cuffs and waistband, was knitted in 1×1 rib (k1, p1).
The neckband was in 1×1 rib.
When the neck band had been cast off, the back left raglan was then sewn up and I was able to begin on the sleeve and side seams. The sleeve seams were the trickiest of all, as I not only had to match increase and decrease rows to each other, but I also had to match the pattern – a bit like hanging patterned wall paper really. I know it seems like a lot of trouble to go to for a seam you don’t really get to see but I would know if it was wonky or badly matched and it would play on my mind, taking something away from the beauty of the finished garment. Luckily, I got a respectable match to the pattern all the way down both sleeves and the side seams are nice and straight as well.
As a bonus I have enough wool left to make the matching hat as well and so I have cast this on but my next major project is Eldest Mudlets’ Christmas jumper, the pattern and yarn for which I have already found and just need to purchase. Details of this particular project will be posted after Christmas but I can tell you the pattern and the yarn are gorgeous and I can’t wait to get started.
The Land Rover Owners Ex Wife 
October 24, 2014 at 11:04 am
I love the look of this one! It looks so warm and soft. Really great work.
October 31, 2014 at 10:59 am
Thank you 🙂
Having worn this several times over the last few days, I can confirm it is warm and soft, very comfortable – a bit like a big hug on a cold day 🙂
Next test will be how it copes with a cool, wool wash.
October 23, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Very nice! Bet it’s lovely and warm to wear. I’m envisaging you wear that with jeans and wellies for a bit of winter digging. 😉
October 23, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Thank you and it is.
Lol, it’s got to be at least a year old before it becomes garden digging attire 🙂