There are many versions of the ‘Granny Square Sweater’.  Some are composed of a multitude of squares, stitched together.  Others are like this one – two giant granny squares that are actually hexagons, each forming one half of the sweater.  The centre of the square/hexagon ends up right in the armpit!

This pattern is the Granny Square Sweater Adult by Tatiana Zuccala, known as isWoolish. This is the third time that I’ve attempting making a garment from this yarn. I made a poncho in 2020 and didn’t like it; it was frogged. Made a vest earlier this year and didn’t like it; it was frogged. Made half this jumper, realised that it was going to be too small; also frogged. Then I finally worked a gauge swatch, upsized my hook a couple of sizes, and went for it again. Success!

The yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 12 ply, in the colour Hermitage. It’s pure wool and is super warm! I really enjoyed working the bobbles and seeing the sweater come together. I’m not completely certain that it’s ‘me’ but we’ll see how often I reach for it. The pattern was quite easy to follow, and it would be easy to adapt into a cardigan simply by only working the centre back seam and not joining up the centre front. It’s completely reversible; the front and back are exactly the same. I’m glad that I gave the pattern a go, and am likely to try some of the others by this designer.