I took the path of least resistance on this one. I decided to just accept that my third hand-knit sweater’s gonna be one of my more loose, comfy ones. The color’s gorgeous (not one I’d expect I’d like so much,) and the pattern was easy enough to follow.
I’m also happy to report that a friend reached out to me, letting me know that my WIP inspired her. She started an Ease sweater of her own, with Knit Picks Hawthorne!
Knitting-evangelism +1.
pattern : Ease by Alicia Plummer
yarn : Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Superwash in Mineral Heather
needle : US 6,10 [4mm, 6mm]
size : Large
Alicia Plummer’s thoughtful design elements in this pattern were much appreciated here. The use of a purl ridge to encourage a crease on the stockinette knit fabric was a nice touch and made a pretty effect.
I used Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off method for the end of the body and the sleeves—Highly recommended.
After the first wash this garment bloomed…a lot. I’m reserving this sweater for days like this one in Lithia Park where bundling up and keeping warm is more important than doing my silhouette any favors.
Bapsicrafts 