Oor Woollie

Carol is the undisputed Queen of the Breezy wrap. I have no idea how many she has knitted but they are all perfect and absolutely fantoosh!

Pattern blurb

Pattern:   Breezy

Designer:  Martin Storey

Sourced from:   my sister!

Knitted for?: Myself, Michelle, Eleanor, Irene and Lynda!

Wool used:   Various – Patons Dew, RYC Cash Soft, RYC Cashcotton 4 ply, Debbie Bliss Rialto

Purchased from:  John Lewis and McAree

Any problems with the pattern?:  none at all, just remember to cast on very loosely as you are knitting 3 together all along the first row!

Any modifications made?:   varied the wool and needle size, length and number of stitches.

Washing and wearing:  dry flat, hand wash

Knit again?:   yes, definitely

Next time, any changes to be made?:   perhaps another summer weight wool – liked doing it in 4 ply

Skills learned?:  to knit continuous openwork without needing to concentrate too much

General comments:   I love making these – a great present if you can get bargain wool  – one I knitted for £5.50!