When this fiber came in the mail, I knew that I wanted to wear it.
I wanted to wear it all the time. Day and night. Night and day. The colors were so “me” that I wanted to frame it and roll in it and write sonnets about it. And, as I have mentioned before, the Romney wool is new and exciting for this still beginning spinner.
So after I spun it up, I made this.
A sweater of my own design, (Ravelry project page here) in Spunky Eclectic March 2013 club, Lightening Strike on Romney (Ravelry stash page here).
A sweater made from a bit of fluff.
I only had 12 oz to work with, so it has narrow fronts and 3/4 sleeves, both of which suit me just fine. I added a bit of shaping at the waist (which is totally lost on my currently more rounded form) and used up nearly all of the fabulous, 2 ply, worsted weight yarn.
I love it, love it, love it! And it is just in time. As you can see, today is looking mighty dreary, wet and cold. Just the right weather to try out a new wool sweater!
But that’s not all! That’s right, folks! Three years ago today, I acted on a whim and started blogging. It took me awhile to get some momentum, to develop my style, and to figure out what it is that I want to say. I have met many interesting folks, both knitters and not, and learned a whole heap of new stuff. Thank you for reading my (sometimes) drivel. Thank you for commenting on my rants. And thank you for coming back for more.
Your new sweater looks beautiful on you!
Congratulations on three years and a wonderful new sweater! I love it, and I love your description of how well the color fits you.
Is that knit from the stuff in your last blog post? It looks like it. Wow, you’re fast!
Yup. Now you know why I haven’t blogged in a while – I was too busy knitting! 🙂
Shelly http://woolandchocolate.com
You’re sweater looks so yummy. Congrats on your three year blogiversary. That’s a big deal!
What an awesome sweater and it is perfect on you!
Congrats on three years of your blog! I’ve not commented before, but I’ve been following you for a year or so now and always looking forward for the updates in my mail-box on your lovely family and great knitting. I was so pleased to see you back recently after your few months’ break, too – all the best to you! Oh, and the sweater is fabulous! 😀
Great job! Knitting sweaters from your own handspun is addictive. Ask me how I know.
Beautiful sweater! Happy 3 years of blogging!
Love the sweater. Love your blog even though I rarely comment. I have learned so much from your blog with references to others. Thank you. P.S. You are about my daughter’s age.