Saturday 12 November 2011

Bond - finished

I've finally got around to taking the photos of the latest sweater to come off the needles.  It was actually finished last weekend but I haven't been organised this week. 

It's wonderful - such a perfect fit.  Lovely Autumn colours - purples, greens and reds. 

The pattern is by the wonderful Kim Hargreaves - nobody knows how to shape a sweater better than her.  The name of the pattern is Bond and it originally appeared in Rowan magazine #28.  It is now available as a free download on the Rowan website, here

I've made this pattern twice before and I'm sure I'll make it again in the future.  The pattern features a slash-necked version, a striped version and a three-quarter sleeves version!

The pattern calls for Rowan felted tweed but I used the more economical Sirdar Escape DK, but any double knitting weight yarn could be substituted.  It took 9 x 50g balls for the smallest size.  It's an easy knit and ideal for knitting in front of the televsion.  This is going to keep me warm all winter.

5 comments:

  1. Great sweater the colors are perfect for the season.
    Meredith

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  2. Your new sweater is just lovely! You must be ever so pleased. Thank you for sharing. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  3. Love this jumper, sorry, sweater! The colours are so warm and snuggly, my favourite shades. It looks such a good fit on you too.
    Hope you don't mind me popping by....
    xx

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  4. Thank you Becks and everyone else for your kind words.

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