The Sweater: After Party from Laine Magazine.  I was totally smitten with a version that the gals over at Wool and Honey posted on Instagram and I had just the stash to knit it from!!

The Yarn: The main yarn in Berroco Quechua, a 60% merino, 20% Yak 20% Alpaca. The contrast is Queensland Collection Perth, an 80% wool 20% nylon color changing two ply yarn. It is the bees knees when it comes to color changing yarns. It clocks in a 437 yards in a 100g fingering weight cake and it regularly sells for $13 in local yarn stores.

The Designer: Astrid Troland –  This is my first time knitting one of her patterns. This particular piece was featured in Laine Magazine, Issue 6.

The Details: Was this my last finish of 2018, or my first finish of 2019 – I can’t remember. I didn’t change a single thing about this project. I knit it exactly as written and love it just the way it is. It is more close fitting than many of my regular wear sweaters, so I layer it with only a long sleeve t-shirt. It is perfect for warmer winter days that don’t require a flannel button down under a heavy wool sweater.

As far as wear goes like my Throwback Sweater, this made from a  very soft wool blend. I wore it a few times and was totally pleased, but it is certainly a special occasion sweater. I would consider going back and knitting this again in a more sturdy yarn so it could be in regular circulation.