fully-grown shrub

Here is my finished “shrub” cashmerino cardigan:

As you can see, I’m having trouble taking Sue’s hat off.

Having only half a back, and not much front, it knitted up extremely quickly. I also have more than enough left over for an accompanying balaclava.

This is the first pattern I have ever made from a (gulp) RYC pattern book. I really like it – straightforward to knit and very nice to wear. But does enjoying an RYC pattern herald middle age? I am slightly concerned….. Anyway, I was also pleased with the button selection – orphans from a bargain bag at Duttons:

I think all these powdery colours I’m knitting at the moment are a reaction to the rain.

Pattern: Martin Storey, ‘Shrub’
In: RYC ‘Classic Alpaca’
Yarn: DB Cashmerino DK
needles: 3.75mm & 3.25mm