Made by Me: Relax Sweater

Although I've almost always got something on my knitting needles, the results rarely make it to the blog.

I don't really know why that is.  Maybe I find it harder to write about knitting?  I often find that by the time I reach the end of a knitting project I'm ready to be done with it.  I've had enough - however much I enjoyed the knitting process and like the end result - and I don't want to think about it too much more. 

I thought I'd try and change that, and start by sharing the project I've just finished. 

 

Please excuse the photos, I somehow managed to cut the top of my head off in every one I took!

The pattern is Relax by Ririko, available on Ravelry. 

I've been admiring these simple, wide sweaters for a while now, but wasn't sure if they'd suit me.   However, I recently bought a fine knit cardigan in a similar shape and find myself reaching for it over and over, so I decided that maybe a sweater would be a good idea.



I made the extra small size, so it's probably not quite as wide as intended, but I really like it.  It feels very relaxed, but not sloppy.   And it was so relaxing to knit!  I've come to realise I really do like knitting miles of stocking stitch, particularly in the evenings.   As long as I remember to count my rows I can just switch off and enjoy it, without the stress of following a difficult stitch pattern or chart. 

That's not to say I don't like knitting more complicated things - I do - just that I'd forgotten how nice and relaxing something like this could be.

The yarn I used is from Colourmart, one of their shiny cottons.  It's a cashmere/cotton/angora/merino blend and is very soft.  The angora is a bit sheddy - it's currently leaving pink fluff on my dark jeans - but it's not too bad. 



I can see me getting quite a bit of wear out of this sweater, so much so that I've just ordered some yarn for another one!  I think I might make the next one a little bit longer, but that's the only change I'd make. 

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  1. I love it! Great shape and color. Bet you will never want to take it off.

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    1. Yes, I love both the shape and colour, I'm sure it will get worn a lot.

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  2. Lovely! I like the way it drapes so it isn't bulky when your arms are down.

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    1. Thank you. I like the fact that it's loose but not bulky.

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  3. A lovely casual sweater and the colour is stunning. Look forward to seeing more of you knitting projects.

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    1. Thanks Jen. I've already cast on for another one of these!

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  4. Ooo that's beautiful. Really well made and looks great on you

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  5. Beautiful, I love the colour and simple design! Wish I had the patience for knitting.

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    1. Thanks Katie. I find knitting so relaxing of an evening when my husband is watching rubbish on TV!

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  6. that sweater is beautiful, and looks fantastic on you! I love the little details.

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    1. Thank you Julie. I love the way it turned out. I've already cast on another one, as I can tell it's going to get worn a lot!

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  7. Looks gorgeous. The colour, the wool and the shape all lovely. Sigh. You know I haven't finished my knitting project...!

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    1. Thanks Manju. You know, I've got knitting projects I've been working on so long I've forgotten where I got to on them!

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  8. Beautiful, love the colour :)

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  9. ooh i love this! it looks so comfy! i'm going to add it to my queue :)

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    1. Thank you! It is really comfy... I'm already knitting another one.

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  10. I love your Relax! The color is gorgeous. I wore mine just last week - such a great pattern. I would knit it again!

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    1. Thanks Gail. It was yours that inspired me to make one. I'm pleased that you would knit it again, because I already am!

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