Own your knits

When I chose a knitting pattern for myself one of the key things needed is you have to really really really want to own/make that item. Watch it come to life, add it to your wardrobe, test your skills... there has to be a drive.

If your knitting project bores you chances are you won't actually want to finish it and it will be one of those things that sit in the bottom of your projects bin/bag/pile.

One of the things I really wanted to own was Cobalt by Kim Hargreaves. I chose burgandy, before the actual autumn fashion lines were out and luckily for me that colour is bang on trend. This of course had nothing to do with my selection and much more to do with the fact I really suit burgandy and couldn't find a cardigan I liked in the shops.

I finished this piece on a train from London to Rugby. Who knew there was an actual place called Rugby! I didn't get to see any of it, but the train got me there. Also, since I finished this on Monday I have worn it three times - today is only Thursday.

Here is my finished piece, worn with the dress that inspired the colour choice and the garment choice.