Part of sweater project is a selfish desire to knit some wonderful things for me. Most of my knitting is gifted to friends and family members. I spent hours pouring through patterns looking for just the right sweater. I wanted it to be simple with some nice detailing, snugly warm wool, and a zippered hoodie.
Non-knitters might think the criteria above would leave me with very few options. After all, how many sweaters have you seen in stores that match my description? 10? 15? Fortunately, there are an infinite number of patterns for the hoodie I wanted, and I found patterns for 40 or 50 that met my requirements.
Eventually, I settled on the Olive Branch Yoga Hoodie. It was knit from the hood down, and all in one piece. There was nothing to sew together at the end of the knitting. I used Cascade Eco Wool. It is a popular yarn because you can get a huge amount of yarn for a reasonable price. In addition, Cascade Eco Wool isn’t dyed. It comes in multiple colors that are created by the sheep that grew the wool. This hoodie was my first ever sweater, and it has a zipper that I sewed in by hand.
Overall, I'm happy with this sweater and proud of my knitting. It is warm and cozy, but it pilled everywhere. I have even tried a pill remover and a razorblade. Nothing seems to work. Any ideas?
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