I've been swatching like mad to get the feel of this new acrylic wool bought from TradeMe (thank you Kiwicat63!
) and make it chunky for my friends requested jumper. I've really enjoyed it! Knitting in 1 strand of 8 ply (DK) then 2, 3 and 4 strands of it using different needles and variegating stripe styles. I know my friend only really wanted a random striped sweater just like the one Mick Aston from Time Team wears -------------------------------------------->but I couldn't help myself, I had to play!
It's also taught me the wpi (wraps per inch) of each thickness and how the scale of stitches x rows pans out. All in all its been fun and I'm now ready to start my new project of a home-style, Mick Aston Jumper with a roll crew neck and drop sleeves...watch this space!
After this I still have a child's fluffy, striped coat, socks, fairy dog, legwarmers and shawl to complete :)
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When you've finished, can you please send me the pattern? I want to make myself a Mick Aston jumper!
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