And on the other hand, I finished something that I really like!
My blue blouse is done! Not only that, but it’s been worn several times already. I.Love.It.
Specs:
Pattern: Sage Blouse by yellowcosmo (free Ravelry download!)
Yarn: Cleckheaton Country Silk, 10 Skeins in colourway 12 (Blue), won at Knit Camp!
Needles: 3.25 and 3.75mm Knitpicks Options
Mods: Just a few little ones. A few people have commented that the neckline is a bit wide, so I did the first few garter rows on a smaller needles, which did the trick nicely. Apart from that, I fiddled around with the sleeve cuff decreases a little bit, because when I followed the pattern directions as written, they didn’t gather quite as much as the picture. That was about it for mods, I think.
(Photos by knitabulous again!) Overall, I’m really happy with it. Free pattern, prize yarn, great result – what’s not to like?!?
The pattern is relatively easy, worked in one piece from the neck down. The pattern can get a bit tricky when you’re trying to incorporate the increases, but nothing too dramatic.
And with my absentee blogging, I’m managing to make it look like all I do is finish things. Not true, I promise. I’ve started Oblique from Knitty.
And already run into a hitch. I badly underestimnated the yarn I’d need. I picked up 3 x 200g balls of Rustic 12ply from Bendigo Woollen Mills when we went to Bendigo a while back
Yesterday I finished the first ball before I’d reached the raglan shaping on the back. I placed an emergency call to them yesterday and ordered two more balls. Hopefully they can match the dyelot!
Donna I love your new sweater. The yoke is sooo pretty, and as usually it looks great on you. 🙂
That blouse is a great match for that yarn. I was very interested to see how that turned out.
I heard that Bendi are good with their dyelots matching so fingers crossed!
Hurrah for an FO you love!! (not to mention one that is essentially free, except for your time! weeeeeeeeeeee!)
I think that blue is a really good colour for you, it looks great!
Oh my goodness Donna your blue blouse is beautiful! I think the yarn really suits the pattern too. I hope you can get the same dyelot for the BWM wool too.
wow! i never would have thought that yarn would knit up into something so lovely, but its just gorgeous. so perfect for you!
hey, lovely jumper 😀 what a pretty colour on you love free yarn/free pattern combo too – makes it all the more sweet!
Love the Sage Blouse. It looks great on you.
Oh I have to do this one now,the blue blouse I mean,its gorgeous and great knitting as usual,will I do the limey sort of green or the hot crimsom pink do you think!!!
Blue is clearely a colour that suits you to a tee. It looks very nice indeed, I love the shape too and as a free pattern you were onto a winner.
Ooh, I love it too!! 🙂 It looks great on you.
I love the blue blouse. Your knitting is beautiful. I’m going to check out that pattern. Not sure how I missed it on Ravelry. Again, love blue blouse!!
Love the blouse & you look fabulous. I like your version better as it more fitting. Love the color of the yarn too. Great choice.