I did it, I dit it! - I finished it at last!

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have finally finish this long-standing project.  I got all the wools as a birthday present in December 2011.  So just a little over 4 years later, I finally made it to the end of knitting this beautiful jacket.  It only took so long because I do too many other things and only knitted on it here and there.  But every time I picked it up, I marvelled anew at the beautiful array of colours in this cardigan/jacket designed by Alice Starmore called "Flora", so I knew it was only a matter of time before I'd finish it and finally get the pleasure of wearing it.

I'm wearing it today.

It's so cosy and warm.

Unusually, the bands on this jacket are not made of ribbing

but of two rows of knitting followed by two rows of purling

which gives an interesting texture at the cuffs, collar

and button bands.

Aren't the colours just fabulous?

I love love love this beautiful mix!

It makes me happy just to look at it.

I wanted a "special" button to complete the jacket

which only has one button at the top.

I thought this intricate metal button fit the bill perfectly.

Yes, knitting Fair Isle with all those colours (13 in this design) and with small needles is time-consuming but there is such pleasure in watching the knitting grown and the play of colour happening row by row that I don't tire of it.  This is my fifth Fair Isle Garment and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Best wishes,

Frivole