I did not use a chart, just tried out a few things. Only thing I calculated was when to decrease in the yoke. A raglan has 4x2 decreases every other row, I did 20 st every 10 rows (on average) - that varied a bit if it would mean decreases in a pattern. And as you can see I did a number of easy stripes. The tricky bit was the 3 colour one. It was such a simple idea, a 2x2 pink square, white around it an a blue surround. I am OK with two colours, but those two rows with three slowed me down considerably.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks Chris.

Thank you. I learned to knit before I learned crochet. I like to crochet - did a number of shawls and throws, but for clothing I prefer knitting.

Doppelt hällt besser, haha

I find it very relaxing. No machine involved as in embroidery, sewing or quilting. I love that too, but find crocheting and knitting soothing when I need to take a rest or watch TV.

I already started on another one..

Thank you.

Thank you. Over 70 years of practice, although I did use patterns for a half of it.

It can be a bit of a struggle with 4 or 5 double pointed ones but those circular ones are easy to use. The first three rows are usually a bit wobbly after that the weight of the knitting keeps it nice and straight.
The first circular ones I bought came from the Needlewoman shop in Regent Street - that was when we lived in Ewell 45 years ago. And I've loved them ever since.

Thank you. I saw a pattern the other day where odds and ends were used randomly for one row only and the purl side was used as the right side. It looked very nice - problem will be you have to think of how to deal will all the ends. Probably think of it as a steek, machine fasten them and knit two strip for buttons and buttonholes. I'll have to think about when the larger balls are used up.

Thank you.

Thanks!