2013#17 Raspberry's Purple Cardi

This was a very simple plain knit.  I needed a quick project as I had just 4 days to get this done.

The sweater is knitted from the top down, all in one piece.  It does mean that there are no side or sleeve seams but the picot edging needed to be sewn down.  I liked the look of the edging in the pattern photo but now that I have completed the sweater, it seems too bulky.  I am not convinced that it was worth the effort of stitching down all the edges.  It certainly made the buttonholes a little problematic and the ends of the button bands are not very nice.
The pattern called for Bernat Cotton-ish yarn and this is the first sweater I have knitted with it.  I don't think that I will use it again .  The yarn is just a shade too fine for the needle size and the resulting fabric feels a little loose.  It is very lightweight and does not result in an even knit which is essential on such a plain sweater. 
I would probably use the pattern again. Although if I were to do that, I would use the garter stitch borders and a different yarn

Size: 12 months
Pattern: Look Mom, No Seams by Vickie Howell
Yarn: Bernat Cotton-ish by Vickie Howell
Colour: Spinning Jenny (purple)

2013 #16 Aran Sweater

This is another hospital project.  I started it way back in April.  I thought it would easily be finished in time for our big sale in November but I kept putting it on one side to do other projects so that it ended up being  a bit of a push to get it done.

 

 

This was an easy pattern to follow.  I like the raglan sleeves and the central cable pattern.  The finished garment is actually exactly 42" wide so it would be tight on a 42" chest. The neck is a little  wide for my liking but otherwise I am very happy with the project.

 

Size: 40/42 inch
Pattern: Raglan Aran Pullover by Hayfield
Yarn: Mary Maxim Ragg
Colour: Taupe

2013#14 and 2103 #15 Socks

 

 

I am a bit late getting these posted but I am determined to keep this record up to date.

 

2013#14

 These are a pair of men's socks knitted from scraps found in the hospital stash.  I started and finished them on holiday in England.

 

Size: Men's medium
Pattern: K3P1 Socks by Chilly Knits
Yarn: Wool
Colour: Grey
  

 

 

 

 

 

2013#15

 

Another pair of men's socks knitted from scraps found in the hospital stash.  I started and almost finished these on holiday in England.

 

Size: Men's medium
Pattern: K2P2 Socks by Chilly Knits
Yarn: Wool
Colour: Red and Grey