2021 : Varpu
A simple sweater knit on large needles, top down and mostly in the round. What's not to love :-)
Craft : Knit
Pattern : Varpu by Jonna Hietala
Yarn : Take Care Mohair by Wool and the Gang 78% kid mohair, 13% wool, 9% polyamide
Quantity / Colour : 4 balls x Grape Purple (400m)
Needle : 7mm & 10mm
Size : Adult S
Project cost : yarn $112 + pattern $9 (approx)
Notes :
Modified the sleeve cuff with decreases on 7mm * K1, K2tog * then knitted an extra long 17cm 1x1 twisted rib cuff.
Bind off loosely for the neck!
Measurements :
Under arm to start of rib 28cm + 11cm rib
Top sleeve to start of rib 28cm + 16cm rib (considering reducing this 6/7cm - it's not as tight and flattering as hoped)