I usually have a little knitting project which sits quietly in my project baskets. By definition it tends to be a from a pattern, not written by me. It tends to be a piece of clothing which I would find useful and it might take me months to complete because I pick it up and put it down depending on the volume of commissions.
I have a couple of jumpers or tanks which I pop on at the end of the day. Scruffy play clothes which I am happy to cook or do the housework in. Recently I realise that one of my favourite tops had got very scruffy and limp. So I decided to make a new version, in pink.
I also decided to add a crochet edging. I am not sure why more designers don’t combine both skills. In Britain you will find crafters who are happy to pursue both knitting and crochet and it makes good sense to take the skills and add them together.
This pattern is taken from an old Interweave Magazine, which is an American publication. I love it and the new colour pink version fits well with my spring like mood.
Funnily enough I realise this colour swap is exactly opposite to my other favourite go-to jumper, which I blogged about a couple of years ago. My colour choice is so predictable.
If you have a favourite sloppy joe jumper pattern – please do share it. I might contemplate starting a new ‘about-the-house’ jumper project.
Hi! I love the pattern of your cardi/vest and it looks even prettier in the pink! I’ve got a couple of hand knitted cardis and jumpers that I wear on rotation to slob out in cos they’re just so cosy, and it makes me feel even better knowing I made them myself.
Hi, just read about you and your blog in Craftseller and came straightaway to your blog. Just love the variety of your hand makes. Really love this tank top my daughter would love it. Can you still get the pattern?