Cast Off | Chocolate Shrug

On Wednesday last week I cast off my Chocolate Shrug. And it was such a good feeling! Whilst the shrug is of course not entirely perfect, I'm really happy with the finished result. It fits perfectly and the sleeves turned out the same length - I've heard many stories of lopsided sleeves so I was a tiny bit nervous that I might end up with a similar story of my own.
It took me just under a month to complete it. I really enjoyed knitting it, and can recommend the pattern to a knitter with intermediate to advanced knitting skills. I'm really looking forward to wearing it when autumn arrives soon. It's comfortable and warm and is going to be just perfect for the autumnal weather we get here. I might even knit another one in a different colour!

There were a lot of firsts in this knit, given the techniques the pattern required which I hadn't worked with before.

Cast On | Chocolate Shrug

I am very much surprised that my second post for February is one about knitting, given it has been so very hot and humid here these past few days. But, I have still found ways to knit. Early in the morning and then in the evening are perfect knitting times, and I am making speedy progress on my Chocolate Shrug.
I'm taking a break from blanket squares for now, at least until I get this off my needles. I'm planning on finishing it fairly quickly, and then it will be ready to wear as soon as the first cool months arrive.