My Guernsey

[Schuee]

Hello. This is a Guernsey (gansey to some of you) I am knitting for myself. Its five-ply wool from Flamborough Marine and is in their Claret colour. I tinkered with the design and have completed the body in the round to the arm-holes, then knitted to the shoulders and neck seperately on two needles. I’ve done my sums and chosen parts of the pattern for the sleeves, which I’ve just started.

 

[snoball]

Beautiful knitting!

 

[Schuee]

Thank you, Snoball. Do you knit, yourself.

 

[ntl]

beautiful work, I love the color and pattern.

 

[Hostajunkie]

Beautiful pattern! I can crochet anything, but I find knitting to be awkward and hard on my fingers, so I have only knitted the simplest things. I can't even imagine tackling this. lol!

 

[Schuee]

Thank you, Hostajunkie. I will post me wearing it when finished.

 

[Artyczar]

This is great! I can't knit at all, but can crochet scarves. Ha ha ha!!! This is obviously very skilled. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you.

 

[Joy]

Great, as usual, Penny. I could not seem to find Jenna's sculpture. You are both very talented.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you. I’ll look for the sculpture and post the link here.

 

[Terri]

Terrific work, Schuee. Soft and cozy looking, yummy! I can't wait to see you wearing this!

 

[ams]

Beautiful knitting Schuee. I learned to knit from my grandmother many years ago although I don't usually tackle anything as complex as your sweater. I like your idea to work back & front together until you reach the sleeves.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you, ams. I have started the sleeves and knit a few lines a day, in between other things.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you, Terri. I’m taking the sleeves slowly, in between drawing for Inktober!

 

[CMorPaint]

Beautiful work Penny.

 

[Schuee]

Thanks for looking, Cindy. I am still working on the sleeves, though Inktober is taking up time at present. I had a busy day and didn't get my afternoon rest, so I am not knitting this evening.

 

[Jane]

Beautiful. I wish I could knit.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you, Jane. It just takes practise! I’ve been knitting for a good many years. You only need to know how to knit and to purl to create lovely designs.

 

[Jane]

My mom tried to teach me, I never did learn how to knit or crochet, but I can sew,

 

[Schuee]

That’s a good skill to have.