It’s finished! My super fun Stephen West sweater was finished in time to be entered into the Woolcraft competition at the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show held in Bendigo. Which begins today (I’m writing this in advance).

The main colour has been hand-dyed by Danni of Half-baked Hand dyed, with the contrast colours from my 2023 Advent Calender, by Vanessa of My Creative Garage. From the one time I’ve popped the sweater on for the photoshoot, I can tell you it’s lovely to wear. The colours are just so joyful. The folded neck band is a winner, not to mention the squishy slip-stitch rows.

It was a fun knit, I would highly recommend Stephen West’s patterns for their clarity and interest.

But all of these ends, are on me! I have a bad habit of waiting to the end to sew them in, except for blankets for some reason.

I’ll be back to let you know how my Woolcraft entries went, and to show you my haul from the show!