Thursday 27 January 2022

Another Porridge Pattern

 

This time last year I knitted a jumper for Grandson George in Manchester. I called it his 'porridge jumper' as I'd used some oatmeal coloured wool from my stash, and also the texture had a sort of porridge-like appearance. In the summer I knitted a jacket for my great niece Polly, using wool and a pattern from SIL Denise. It was a challenging pattern to say the least.

At the same time, Denise kindly gave me some other wool - lilac Sirdar Snuggly. I used a Sirdar Snuggly Pattern [not sure if Denise gave me this, or if I had it already - I know I'd not knitted it before]

I  realised that the yoke involved the same 4-row 'porridge' pattern. 
  1. *K1, P1* repeat to end
  2. *P1, K1below* repeat to end
  3. K to end
  4. P to end
This knitted up quickly and easily - but I left one shoulder seam open and knitted a row of buttonholes. Fran [baby's Mum] says Polly likes jumpers that go easily over her head [don't we all?]

The pattern is Snuggly DK #1310, and this one really is an easy knit. It has an optional V-neck. Polly was 1 in November. I did the third size [1-2 years] which used 150g. I hope Polly is comfy and warm in it, and I know her Mum will find this yarn washes and wears well. 
Do you have a favourite "go-to" pattern or stitch ?



14 comments:

  1. What a beautiful sweater! You do such lovely work!

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  2. I love George's porridge sweater. I'd like one like that someday!

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  3. That sounded like I wanted you to knit it for me!! Sorry!

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    1. I can do a toddler jumper in 3 evenings in front of the TV. I think I'd need 3 months and a full box set of The Crown (series 1-3) in order to finish an adult one

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  4. That is a gorgeous little sweater, and I hope Polly is lovely and snug in it.

    I love the porridge pattern. If I'm doing more than basic knit on a blanket then I usually go for broken rib, and the porridge reminds me a little of it. I'm going to have to try it (and I can see another project starting, it's too tempting!)

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  5. btw what multiple of stitches do you use?

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  6. It is an ODD number of Stitches, and the K1B row is on the reverse side, so that the "lumpy bit" (technical term) is on the front. Having that one odd extra stitch at the end means you never get a lump on your last stitch,at the seam edge.

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  7. I love seeing babies and toddlers in hand knitted jumpers and cardigans, my two always had proper woollies when they were little.

    Yours are beautiful and I especially like the porridge jumper, George looks so cosy in it.

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    1. Thank you - I agree, handknits are lovely

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  8. I most assuredly do not! I wish I was thus accomplished. You really are a marvel x

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    1. But your Crochet skills are way better than mine!

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  9. You are obviously an accomplished knitter and I love the photo of George in his "porridge" sweater.

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    1. Thank you - I was fortunate to have a gran, a landlady and a mother-in-law who were all expert knitters and passed on many tips and techniques.

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