Of Course...It Is Only Summer!

 
I did this last year, although probably not in quite such an extreme manner.  Yes, the weather by and large has not been really summer like, but a chunky wool jersey in summer is ridiculous even in our temperate climate.  I did however play the game, despite itching my neck the whole time I took these photographs and promptly removing the jersey after these photos were taken.  Under normal circumstances wool does not bother me but as soon as the mercury rises I really can't handle wool.  I really can't see how it can be cool in summer.

The pattern I used is Owls by Kate Davies and is knitted in a lovely quality handspun wool which I repurposed from a jersey I made quite some time ago.  This is only the second time I have knitted in the round.  I can't say I am a huge fan of knitting on circular needles.  I prefer to knit my garments in individual pieces on regular needles.  The obvious benefit though is no sewing up which is my least favourite part of the
knitting process.

What I do love about this jersey is the back shaping.  Because of my sway back, I find unshaped jerseys just don't sit nicely on me.  This shaping is something I am keen to incorporate into all of my jerseys in future. 

I did find that my bands were a little loose and risked stretching out, so before trying on I threaded through two rows of shirring elastic through each of the bands.

My new jersey has now been packed away for the duration of the warm weather.  I do look forward to wearing it though next winter.  For quite a few years, I didn't make or wear hand knitted jerseys but really, you can't beat them on a frosty morning.