I showed the beginnings of it here, and it’s finally finished! Inspired by the beautiful multicolour pullovers that one of my lecturers knits, I made my own odds’n'ends magic sweater with all the 4-ply yarn in my stash. Mostly sock yarn, some yarn I spun myself, some I bought on overseas travel, and some my Mum gave me especially for this project. Knitted in the round from the bottom up, with a circular yoke. It’s amazingly light and drapey and soft, and I can’t wait for the weather to get cool enough so I can wear it ALL THE TIME.
So I got really tricksy and knitted the v-neck as a steek, which I then sewed by machine and cut afterwards. I did this because I didn’t want to a) interrupt the circular yoke bands and b) I didn’t want to purl a single stitch! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, as I had never steeked anything before, but using these instructions as a reference made it super-simple. The cut edges turned under just beautifully, and I finished the v-neck with an unobtrusive i-cord bindoff.
- I-cord neckline
Finished and blocking
Now hurry up Autumn, I want to wear my magic sweater!
Find this project here on Ravelry.
I love your sweater! I recently finished knitting a linen stitch scarf with all my leftover sock yarn and I thought that it would be fun to knit a sweater with all the different yarns too. You’ve inspired me to give it a try! I still have lots left over from my scarf – but if I have to buy a few skeins here and there – that’s ok too. Great job on the sweater and I like the i-cord v-neck that you did.
Amazing!
Gosh. It looks fantastic!
-Andi x