I like the tailored finish of Marion's designs, the close fabric (although it does take more yarn - 15 balls of Jaeger Extrafine Merino in this case), but this will be a lovely autumn/winter garment with the right smart/casual feel that I like.

Marion Foale finished despite the heat!

Pretty much the hottest day of the year today, but managed to complete the sewing up of my Marion Foale jacket. It won't be getting worn for some time, but I am very pleased with the finished article.

Rowan Windsor update

This is a monster! Rowan must have forgotten to mention that you need a circular needle for this once you arrive at the sleeves. This pic shows it on an 80cm circular - impossible on regular needles.

It's hot, hot, hot!

Busy old day today. Badly needed haircut this morning and a quick whizz round the supermarket. In my absence, Margaret had delivered a basket of beautiful plums. Too many to eat so this afternoon involve unscheduled plum sauce making (fab with duck...) and roasting/smoking the chickens for tomorrow's little lunch party with my French class. Too hot for cooking really, but has to be done.

Work continuing on the Rowan Windsor. But given the sleeves and back are knit in one piece, progress is now slow...