Friday, 21 September 2012

FO Friday and Winner of Give-Away

First things first - The winner of the 200th Blogpost's "Little Shopper" is Babajeza! Congrats, I will be getting hold of you shortly to get your address details. 
Thanks to all who took part in the Give-Away. If you would like a chance to win something in the next couple of days all you need to do is join the Marigolds' Loft Facebook Group. I will be revealing the prize to be won within the next couple of days. To join click on the image below or follow the link above. I look forward to sharing with you all.
And now for my Friday FO :-D
Two weeks ago I ordered some Drops Yarn to try and decided to start my projects off with a pullover for Kay that was knit in Drops Andes. What luscious wool to work with :-) I received my wool on the 6th September and started straight away. It was so delightful to knit something that bulky again, I haven't done that in ages! I knit the jersey on size 8mm and by Wednesday the 12th the body including the hood was done. By Friday the sleeves were finished (I knit them individually and in the round, which is new for me, I usually knit both at the same time and then flat) and I sewed them in first thing Saturday morning. So all in all the actual work on this Pullover was roughly 8 days - how is that for amazing! Well, I will let you be the judge of that, I am quite impressed with the progress though! 
Needless to say I have decided I need more of these kind of knits and will be starting some new projects with Andes wool in the near future!
I wish you all a fabulous weekend.
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13 comments:

  1. Elisabeth Andrée21 September 2012 at 11:06

    Wow in 8 days, that's another golden medal:) Seems a very comfortable pullover.

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 14:07

      Hi Elisabeth,

      Thank you :) Yip, I know which wool I am using at the next Ravellenic Games LOL!!
      Have a super weekend.
      x

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  2. Babajeza21 September 2012 at 12:04

    This is a great hoody! And ... well ... I'm quite surprised! :-) Thank you very much for the bag.

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 14:08

      Hi Babajeza,

      Thank you. I have sent you an email, if you could send me your details I will get your prize off to you asap.

      Have a great weekend.
      x

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  3. Unknown21 September 2012 at 14:57

    Wow that's a fast knit! Looks lovely :-)

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 15:03

      Hi Evelyn,

      Yes it was quite a speedy project, could almost go under the "instant gratification" Category! :)
      Thanks for visiting
      x

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  4. Leah21 September 2012 at 17:27

    That was fast. It looks super cozy - enjoy your new sweater!

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 17:36

      Hi Leah,
      Kay said it is really nice and warm. The last couple of days she has worn it out on her way to school (it is more than a little chilly in the early mornings already) and said she was more than warm enough.
      Thanks for popping by.
      x

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  5. Carmela Biscuit21 September 2012 at 18:27

    A sweater in 8 days really sounds amazing! And I'm such a sucker for hooded sweaters :) Lovely job!

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 18:48

      Hi Carmela,
      Aren't they great, Kay said I can use the same wool but definitely not the same pattern :-(, will have to find something for myself!
      Thanks for your visit.
      x

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  6. Janet21 September 2012 at 18:41

    Wow! A sweater with hood in 8 days. Great job!

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    1. Unknown21 September 2012 at 18:49

      Hi Janet,

      Thank you very much :)
      Have a super weekend, and thanks for dropping in.
      x

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  7. sadf25 September 2012 at 23:14

    Wow! I'm so jealous of your knitting abilities! That sweater is amazing.
    (ps - thanks for stopping by my blog too!)

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