This is the first garment I finished this year – a test knit for Anna Elliott

This is knitted in 4ply Wensleydale Shetland.

Anna is busy putting the final touches to the pattern, so it should be ready soon.

This is one of those lovely patterns that’s very easy to knit – perfect for relaxing tv knitting. The construction is unusual in that the fronts extend round to the back of the neck. The second quirk is that the sleeves are picked up and attached to the body as you work, so there’s very little finishing to do at the end.

This is the kind of thing I’ll wear constantly – so much so that I’ve already made plans to cast on a second version.