Otello
I’ve just finished sewing the buttons on Otello. It’s all done and considering I had initially written off the wool as being horrible, I actually really like it!
The pattern is Otello by Louisa Harding from her book, Cardigans and the yarn is Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool and 15% mohair) in colour M225 Elderberry Wine, which is a lovely name for a yarn colour. It’s going to be very, very cosy, so I’m all set for the winter!
This is a great pattern for a bulky wool, because it actually feels – and is- quite fitted so I don’t feel like a big, bulky sack of potatoes in it!
This yarn took up A LOT of space in my stash, so it’s lovely to have it all used up!
Helen
August 6th, 2011 at 10:26 am
I’m impressed. Fits great. Love Louisa Harding designs!
August 6th, 2011 at 11:25 am
That looks so cosy. The colours in the yarn are tremendous. I bet you can’t wait for winter now!
August 6th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Oh, it’s lovely, Helen!! No problem with variegated yarn in this case, it’s really pretty!
Mind you… purple, I see LOL…
Fun fun fun 😉
August 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
You look fabulous, absolutely fabulous.
August 6th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Beautiful sweater! It fits you perfectly.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Look at you all pretty and modely looking. The sweater is lovely. Wish I could wear wool. It is so pretty but it makes me itch and it is really too hot here even in the winter.
August 6th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Beautiful!
August 6th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Beautiful sweater Helen! It doesn’t look bulky at all, and the variegation is lovely. Now all you need is some cold weather!
August 7th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Beautiful!!! & I bet you end up wearing it lots
August 8th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
This is lovely Helen! You are very talented – your knitting is so neat. It fits you perfectly. Thanks for sharing x