Seams Like Heaven

The arran sweater is done.

Challenge: My husband is rather Santa-shaped and knitting patterns really don't accommodate him.  He wanted an arran sweater with a real Scots feel.  He wanted undyed wool, preferably dark, and a unique design like the fisherman legend.

We chose several patterns that we liked, then decided on Mrs. Laidlaw's guernsey pattern, and a simple cable. Since I felt we needed three patterns to complete the front, I made diamonds to match the Mrs. Laidlaw's pattern.  Back and front would be the same, and the sides would be moss stitch.

Because of many [MANY] fittings, the sweater fits him perfectly. It covers down to the tops of his pants pockets and the sleeves are roomy for casting.  Time to fish in cool weather!  It even looks good with his Greek fishing cap.

The sleeves are only the Laidlaw and the diamond pattern.  They work well together and the increases worked beautifully.  Seaming through the moss stitch was quick and looks perfect.

I'm so glad he likes it!