Yarn Adventures - part 2

Yes, I know I'm posting this after part 3. But as it has yet to be blocked and stretched to best shape, and I have had further finished work since then, well it's waiting no more.

After the blanket, I have to admit there was a bit of a granny square obsession going on. So I decided I wanted a wearable something.

This time in Aran/worsted weight yarn.

Initial plans were just to use the big squares, alternating with the black.  Having assembled the back, however, I started to want a bit of variety.  And I discovered that 2 small squares fit perfectly in the vertical space of one big one.

A bit of a black border, and then a bit more variegated colour down the outside.

And then for sleeves. Initially I was thinking of plain black long sleeves given how busy the rest is.  But then I decided on elbow length sleeves, and again finished off with the variegated yarn.

For the borders of the whole cardigan, I chose the same variegated yarn with just a couple of simple rows of double crochet. The colours of it delight me, and I foresee many more things using it in future.

As a first crochet wearable beyond hats or fingerless gloves, I am happy with it. I've learned lots, including a join-as-you-go method for assembling the squares together, and various steaming techniques.

And watching many many YouTube videos for tutorials has given me ideas for my next few projects. 

Some of my wool stash has been busted. And other new things have joined.  I'll tell more about those in other posts.