Pattern: Winston Pullover
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| Winston Pullover |
Designer: Jane Richmond
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (80% Acrylic 20% Wool)
Colourway: Wheat (4.6 skeins)
Colourway: Wheat (4.6 skeins)
Needles: 12mm for the body, 8mm for the ribbing
Ravelry: see notes here
Added Notes:
1. This sweater has a top down construction knit in super bulky yarn. I had never knit a sweater in this weight before, and I finished it in five days. Five days!!!! It can take me four to six weeks to complete a fingering weight sweater, so to me this short time frame is astounding. It is a super simple sweater that any beginner could easily complete.
2. Now for the yarn. It is a combination of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool. I bought it from Michaels Craft Store and the whole sweater cost under $50. I admit that I am a yarn snob and have never knit a sweater with yarn bought from Michaels, or yarn that contains acrylic, so I was so interested to see what my thoughts were after the knit was complete. And I have to tell you my thoughts are super positive...I was pleasantly surprised. The yarn was easy to work with on 12mm needles. I have worn this sweater quite a bit outside on cool days and it kept me warm. I posed for the photo on a day that was -16 degrees Celcius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) and I was not cold at all. I have also worn it around the house and it is so cozy that I didn't want to take it off. The yarn comes in many different colours and for the price I am considering making another one. (Jane is currently knitting this pattern in seed stitch...I might try that). The sweater doesn't feel too heavy to wear either. And you can pop it in the washer and drier without a worry. I think having the 20% wool content is what makes the garment feel so great.
3. I was worried that making a super bulky sweater would make me look bigger than I am. But here, too, I was pleasantly surprised. Jane created a design that is super cozy but somehow doesn't look super bulky on. She worked her magic with the design so that sweater is shaped to compliment the person wearing it. You can read more about this sweater over on Jane's blog.
4. I would like to add how happy I am to see that Jane is back to designing after her nasty fall, and resulting concussion earlier this year. I always look forward to seeing and knitting her new designs, and hopefully she will publish more in 2019. She has such a beautiful library of patterns that you can wear over and over again. Plus many of her patterns are knit in yarn that is budget friendly which is a bonus. I have personally knit eight of her patterns. Three of my favourites are the Clarke Pullover (I have knit three versions of this sweater), Grace and the Entwine Scarf. I wear these sweaters quite a bit.
Have I convinced you yet to knit this pattern? I am thinking of knitting another version in Rowan Big Wool (100% merino) which I would think would work beautifully with this pattern. I have three skeins of this yarn in the colourway Pine Needle (077) and I am on the hunt for three more. I am finding it hard to locate so if anyone knows where I can get this colourway please let me know. If you are considering this sweater Jane Richmond is offering 20% off this pattern through to December 31st. So what are you waiting for?
Happy knitting!
Added Notes:
1. This sweater has a top down construction knit in super bulky yarn. I had never knit a sweater in this weight before, and I finished it in five days. Five days!!!! It can take me four to six weeks to complete a fingering weight sweater, so to me this short time frame is astounding. It is a super simple sweater that any beginner could easily complete.
2. Now for the yarn. It is a combination of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool. I bought it from Michaels Craft Store and the whole sweater cost under $50. I admit that I am a yarn snob and have never knit a sweater with yarn bought from Michaels, or yarn that contains acrylic, so I was so interested to see what my thoughts were after the knit was complete. And I have to tell you my thoughts are super positive...I was pleasantly surprised. The yarn was easy to work with on 12mm needles. I have worn this sweater quite a bit outside on cool days and it kept me warm. I posed for the photo on a day that was -16 degrees Celcius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) and I was not cold at all. I have also worn it around the house and it is so cozy that I didn't want to take it off. The yarn comes in many different colours and for the price I am considering making another one. (Jane is currently knitting this pattern in seed stitch...I might try that). The sweater doesn't feel too heavy to wear either. And you can pop it in the washer and drier without a worry. I think having the 20% wool content is what makes the garment feel so great.
3. I was worried that making a super bulky sweater would make me look bigger than I am. But here, too, I was pleasantly surprised. Jane created a design that is super cozy but somehow doesn't look super bulky on. She worked her magic with the design so that sweater is shaped to compliment the person wearing it. You can read more about this sweater over on Jane's blog.
4. I would like to add how happy I am to see that Jane is back to designing after her nasty fall, and resulting concussion earlier this year. I always look forward to seeing and knitting her new designs, and hopefully she will publish more in 2019. She has such a beautiful library of patterns that you can wear over and over again. Plus many of her patterns are knit in yarn that is budget friendly which is a bonus. I have personally knit eight of her patterns. Three of my favourites are the Clarke Pullover (I have knit three versions of this sweater), Grace and the Entwine Scarf. I wear these sweaters quite a bit.
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| Clarke Pullover |
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| Entwine Scarf |
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| Grace |
Happy knitting!
I'm sorry it took me so long to stumble on this post — it really touched my heart, I can't tell you how much joy I felt reading it. I loved having you in the group and am beyond thrilled that you've been so happy (and pleasantly surprised!!) with your sweater ♥ And thank you for the warm welcome back — everyday is a little better and I'm slowly coming out of the fog. Your support means the world to me.
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