A jumper builds on those skills rather than asking you to start again. There may be a few new techniques along the way, but that's true of almost every project. Most knitters don't wake up one morning suddenly ready to knit garments. They simply reach a point where the next challenge feels like the right one.
When it comes to summer holiday knitting and crochet, the best project isn't necessarily the most ambitious.
Looking back, the projects I've enjoyed most on holiday have been the ones that travelled well, fitted around whatever the day brought and were always ready when I felt like making a little progress. A holiday project should feel like a companion rather than a commitment.
If you've ever picked up a pair of circular knitting needles and thought, "What's the point of circular knitting needles?" you're in good company. They look a bit unusual at first. Two needle tips connected by a cable does not immediately scream "simple and relaxing hobby".
One thing I often say to customers when this comes up is: Try imagining that the needle tips aren’t actually joined by a cable. Once you look at it that way, a circular needle is really just two knitting needles with a flexible connector between them. You're still making exactly the same stitches.
Cardigans are so versatile because come the autumn and winter we need to keep warm! Take a browse through our Sirdar pattern downloads, I've chosen three to get you thinking!
What size should you knit a baby cardigan? Some of the most-loved cardigans are the ones that were slightly too big at first and got worn for months afterwards. As long as it’s soft, easy to wear, and made with love, it will be cherished and appreciated.
