Rainbow jumper – Stylecraft Batik Swirl

This was one of those where the display in the shop just sold it! Well done Black Sheep! I had seen this lovely wool on previous visits, but wasn’t sure what to do with it. However, this time they had patterns on display and most importantly made up jumpers. I wanted!

The jumper only takes 2 balls @ £8.99 each, so quite a good buy. I really like the Stylecraft wools. They feel really soft and easy to use. I haven’t come across any knots in them either which is really good.

This is knit in a single piece from one cuff to the other! A circular needle is used, just for the length of needle and number of stitches. Once sewn up at the sleeve and side seams, a band is added around the bottom. Very simple, and nice and easy to take anywhere. I do like being able to take my projects away with me. Some of this was done in the hotel room in Newcastle overlooking the Tyne 🙂 That was a really nice break away – did an Ice Bar, walked along some of Hadrian’s Wall, and revisiting Durham.

A couple of minor annoying things about this one… it is a sleeve length I don’t particularly like.. and if you are going to do a rainbow, get the colours in the right order! But I do actually love it!!