“Welcome, newcomers….”

“…The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances.”

While Festivus technically falls on 23rd December and my nephew was born on 22nd, I think it’s close enough to warrant the quote. Plus it’s a great quote so shush.

I’ve finished my latest knitting project – a v-neck jumper for my nephew, either for Christmas or his birthday. Yes I know I’m five months early, what of it?

I started my Christmas knitting early because I don’t want to rush or stress closer to the time. I’m also one of those freaks who gets her Christmas shopping done super early as well. It makes sense, people! I urge you to follow suit!

Ahem, anyway…

I used a pattern by MillaMia from their Close Knit Gang book called Fredrik (Ravelry link here) and used MillaMia Merino in Putty Grey and Sirdar Snuggly DK in Berry.

The wools are really soft and drape nicely, and I think the colours complement each other well and generally look yummy.

I tried to embroider my nephew’s initials on the front to add a little extra special touch. It was a great idea in my head, but in practice I didn’t really know what to do and I think it looks a bit rubbish. I’ve decided to leave it on there for now. I can always revisit this later in the year and decide whether to keep, re-do, or cut out the embroidery.

Generally it was an easy and fun knit. It came together in about a week and I didn’t really get a chance to get sick of it. Picking up stitches for the neckband was a little tricky, trying to get the exact right number, and I think the decreases on the bottom on the V look a little funny, but I think I’m nit-picking.

I’m also not overly keen on how the arms are attached. I thought the raglan shaping was a bit off, but I’m such a new knitter I didn’t trust myself to deviate from the pattern. Kinda wish I had, but then there’s no telling how it would have turned out.

I chose the 24-36 month size as my nephew will be two in December, but this jumper is MASSIVE. Maybe I should save it for next year! I guess he’ll grow into it, I hear babies have a habit of growing…


*Quote from Seinfeld