Haven't Knitted for a Long Time

Last month (July) I joined a craft group - Ladies Sewing Circle - and it seems right up my alley. I can go for the friendship, yet do 'my own thing'. On one occasion late last month one of the ladies had a lovely yellow knitted cardigan/jacket on, and although yellow is not my colour, I did like the pattern of the jacket. On the spur of the moment I asked her if I may have a copy of the pattern. The following week, I was given the pattern, so on the way home from my day out, I stopped off at one of our 'cheapie' shops and purchased the loviest colour wool that I have ever seen - it is called watermelon!

I set a goal of trying to get it made by the end of this month. I just loved the colour and the pattern - makes such a difference. It is so long since I had done any knitting, let alone made anything for myself. My supervisor (hubby) was very supportive and encouraged me to keep going, and yes, I made it. The pattern is quite an easy one with the 'ribs' up the pattern, along with cables on the armholes.

Now with just a few days to go to the end of the month, I set to and stitched up my jacket. I have to let you know though that sewing up knitting is definitely not one of my favourite tasks. However, I was determined to get it done - I wanted to wear it before the end of winter!

All done, and here is the 'great reveal' .....

I am really, really happy with my new jacket, and when I wore it to the sewing circle last week, I was met with some very positive comments on my achievement. 

Time now to begin to decide what I will attempt to create next month.

'Til then, take care, look after yourselves and keep safe.

June