We Are Knitters: Silver Monk Sweater

Knitting.  Whenever I think of this craft I am taken down memory lane to a red velvet sofa, me as a child, sat with a Peter and Jane book, practicing my reading whilst my Mum knits away.

As a child I dabbled in a bit of knitting too.  Making oversized scarfs and jumpers that never fit.  But it never seemed to stick as a hobby.  I was always more interested in sewing, even as a child.

As one of my New Year's goals is to make a cardigan, I decided that I would make it from scratch, using wool and everything.  However before getting into something too complex, I decided to have a practice first.

By practice, I'm sure you're thinking that I decided to make a scarf, beanie or a blanket.  But no.  I decided to make a sweater that was 'easy' level and suitable for beginners.  I mean how hard could it be?  Surely it would be like riding a bike?

The kit came from @weareknitters and the instructions and videos were really good at getting me back on my feet.  However it wasn't quite like riding a bike.  It took a few attempts to get my tension right and I had to undo and repeat the knitting for all the pieces at least twice.  Creating the v-neck actually took a lot to get my head around.  It didn't help that the kit didn't come with a stitch holder to facilitate making the v-neckline of the back piece.

But lo and behold a few months later, I still managed to get a finished garment in my hands.  Sizing was a bit tricky; it's a little tight around the shoulders.  But I've decided to gift this one to my Sister who is a skinny minnie and it will fit her perfectly.