Scotch mist - finished and loving it

I've been so busy (and having so much fun) that I haven't had a chance to post about my finished Scotch Mist jumper. I was obsessed with knitting a cream cable jumper - which I have some concerns about, given my lifestyle (my lifestyle involving lots of red wine, coffee, chocolate and various other grubby-making activities.) But the heart wants what the heart wants, so I took the risk.The yarn is Fairfield Finns yarn, and it's from Bacchus Marsh, so very local to me. It still smells a little like sheep, which is something I find quite delightful.

Thea Coleman's pattern worked out perfectly, although I made some changes, including the gauge. I also knit the sleeves with ribbing instead of the reverse stocking stitch the pattern called for - there is just no context in this design for reverse stocking stitch.

I took it to Bendigo last weekend and wore it quite a lot, and it is still unstained! Here it is, in action with Kris and Katie on the way home.

My favourite wearing of it was I went for a run around the lake on Saturday morning. When I went to leave the place we were staying it was so, so cold. I had failed to pack a jumper to run it, so I threw this on over my shorts and headed out.

I did get some odd looks from a group of young men running - I'm not sure if they thought it was my first time going for a run, or if I was just a nutter running in a cable jumper. Either way it kept me warm and helped me get out the door.

It's such a delight to wear. Attractive and comfortable and just what I wanted.

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Unravelled wednesday and WAYRN - the one where I prepare

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Slowly slowly

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