Calling all knitters out there - assistance may (will) be required!
I think I need a project to see me through the winter, although this particular project has the potential to run and run. I’ve decided to take up knitting again. I used to knit quite a lot, although it must be said, never terribly well. Anyway, in 1983 I found a pattern in a magazine for an beautiful Aran sweater which Tim persuaded his mother to knit for me. How I loved that sweater, but it has long since been consigned to the Oxfam shop.
Anyway, when I was sorting through piles of stuff, ready for when we downsize in the UK - no plans, but we are so overrun that it will take YEARS to be in a position to do so - I found the pattern!
My project ideas have caused a variety of responses amongst my friends. Corrie laughed, Sue was encouraging, although rather sceptical, Lisa offered to help, Maureen has knitted Aran before and Sally has done nearly of the stitches. Liz, on the other hand was convinced that I could do it. So convinced that when she left to live in France at the end of last term she bought me a present ...
Everything I’ll need to knit an Aran sweater, including the wool and the knitting bag! I wonder why she’s included a much easier pattern???
No matter, I’m starting with that one first! Watch this space …
