Knit for Victory!

I'm so in!!

I've never knit a sweater before. Actually, I haven't knit much more than cat toys and scarves, but we've all got to tackle our first sweater at some point right? And I'm avoiding "The Sweater Curse" by knitting one for myself. If you're a reader of the By Gum, By Golly! blog you'd have noticed the fabulous 1940s pullover that the uber-talented Tasha just finished - If you haven't had the pleasure, check it out HERE.

When I first saw the super-informative post series she did while knitting this piece, I knew I had to give it a try. Not only am I a sucker for 1940s/1950s fashion, but I haven't mastered knitting on circulars or DPNs yet, and this pattern is written for straight needles.

Into my queue it went, and I didn't give it another thought until this morning. When Tasha posted the Knit for Victory knitting challenge I joined without hesitation. I had previously joined and semi-completed the Fall for Cotton challenge. I "successfully" sewed two 100% cotton "garments" - The previously-mentioned shady apron, which clearly deserves its own post, and a much-required pincushion for my wrist (no leaving it at the machine when I need it at my cutting table like the tomato). The issue though, we were supposed to use vintage patterns, and I didn't - Challenge not met.

The helpful tips series and pattern I'm using for the Knit for Victory challenge is all found HERE - By Gum, By Golly!  - Will you be victorious and knit your way through this challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments section below :)

Now the fun part.... Yarn selection!!! I'm thinking jewel tones, maybe a sapphire blue, but who knows what I'll end up with.

Binding off,
C :)