I have chosen my next project for Adventures In Stitchcraft, from the second issue of the magazine, published November 1932.
It is the 'Scarlet and White' jumper and I have been waiting patiently (impatiently!) for the yarn to arrive.
Finally, it arrived and as you can see, I have not been very adventurous!
I guess the colours are not exactly scarlet and white. The red is more a deep red and the white is more cream.
The yarns are from Bendigo Woollen Mills in their Classic 3 ply and the colours are Cranberry and Pussy Willow. This yarn comes on 500g/2000m cones and are fantastic value.
I have not cast on yet, but will this week.
No charts for this colourwork! It will take a bit of concentration to keep these stitches in order! I'm sure once the pattern is established, I will be off and running.
Tune in next week to see how I am progressing!
I popped onto the Bendigo Woolen Mills website and the wool, is offered at a good price. The colours you have chosen are lovely and I have no doubt the finished jumper will look 'swell' as they used to say back in the 30's. Enjoy your knitting!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love Bendigo Woollen Mills - I am always happy with their yarn. I am looking forward to a 'swell' time knitting this one!
DeleteWow! I would chart that before starting. As you say, probably quite simple, but those instructions will take some counting until you get it memorised.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about it. But being lazy (let's call it going for the full vintage knitting experience!), I think I will try it out as is first. It may be a disaster and totally do my head in!
DeleteIt sounds relatively simple 'on the flat', but once you get to the neck and arm holes, it might get a bit trickier. Good luck.
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Yes, I am thinking the shaping will take a lot of concentration. Fingers crossed!
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