Being neighbourly with Neighborly.
A quick and fun post about a quick and fun knit.
I think it's a great idea Jennifer of JCasa handmade had, such an easy way to do something good.
I do not know yet whom or where to give my second Neighborly I have started knitting but I will figure something out and hope it will cause as much happiness as in our house...
I love the boatneck and the simplicity of the design.
The collar isn't very sturdy and I had been thinking of making it folded but then I really liked that it looked not so perfect and also a bit unfinished. So I made just according to the pattern. Not knitting a ribbing around the armholes was requested by Dagny and I think it goes well with the floppy collar.
I didn't have any of the suggested yarns but was determined to use something from my stash, so I paired two left overs from cardigans I made. A subtly striping wool and as pilling-protector a silk mohair yarn.
LOVE how they are together!
I did knit according to the pattern (of course neglecting the instructions for the colour changes), only made it a bit longer (32.5 cm), and, as a result of a smaller gauge (16 St) the circumference at the hem is 90 cm. Good fit for my 6 year old.
A nice and easy to follow pattern.
Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
