A little while ago, when I was buying wool for another project, I came across the shade Candy and just had to buy it. I had no idea yet what I would use it for but I just could not pass on the colour.

At first, I was inspired to make a basket, which I knit up in no time at all.

Some time passed. I was looking online for inspiration and came across the Sunbeam Short Sleeve Sweater from Paintbox Yarns. As soon as I saw it, I knew exactly what I was going create with the Candy yarn, even though the pattern is done with four different colours. Maybe one day I will try it with all four.

I studied the pattern and knew it would be a challenge for me as I have never made a top with sleeves before. I was excited for this challenge. I wanted to push myself more (even if I do not intend to sell it). Clothes will definitely be by request. They take time and can be quite tedious but absolutely beautiful when finished.

The pattern required two different sized knitting needles and as I only had one of the sizes, I made an adjustment and used two similar sizes to the pattern with the same difference between the two.

I was only a few lines into the pattern when I noticed mistakes. I was a little disappointed by this but, at the same time, happy because it really gave me the opportunity to make it my own but with a guideline.

It took some time to make. I had to take breaks away from it and work on other projects. I also ran out of wool so I had to wait for that to arrive. There were also times where I considered giving up. It felt as though I was never going to get it done. I kept going though and I am so glad that I did. I did make a couple of mistakes but I am so happy with what I achieved and I love my Candy Crop Top.

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