Bonnie

I LOVE THIS SWEATER.

BONNIE by Fiona Ellis, from Twist Collective

 

I modified it pretty heavily -- I made it in the round, for one. Size 44. And I did raglan sleeves, because I think they're flattering to all, especially me, with my rugby player shoulders (not that I play. But you'd never know that I didn't). I really hadn't liked the original version with the set-in sleeves that kind of looked rather haphazardly placed, so I chose to let the raglan eat up the stitches as we found them. Nom, stitches, nom.

And the neck. Well, we had words. But I was louder. I won.

I used Mission Fall 1824 Wool (superwash) in color 20. I used about 16 balls, on US3 needles (I know, I know). And you know what? This stuff is soft, soooo soft. And it's already pilling. I'm not sure I'd use it again. I don't trust it. But lord, it's soft and just the right weight, and I love the color.

Wanna see it again?

 

And I was trying to show its gorgeous color, but the light wasn't cooperating. But here's a Clara butt for you:

 

Comments

[Jeannie Fagerstrom]

There you go! This is totally spot on. Such great knitting!