My Granny's verdict:

So when I went to see the two knitting experts I got two quite different opinions on my masterpiece jumper.


First I saw my grandma Rachel a few days back and she was rather positive about my first attempt at knitting a jumper she gave some very constructive feedback and was impressed with my hard work. She said that as a whole it was a good effort and there were a few holes which were normal for a beginner. 


Today I saw my grandma Annette who was not so complementary! To quote her exactly she said 'a knitter you aint.' She several times suggested undoing the whole thing and redoing it. She then gave a list of faults:
1. Far too big, for some unknown reason it has turned out enormous.
2. Bit holey.
3. Wrong stiches used at times - plain instead of pearl.
4. Neck band - no real neck band to speak of  and full of more holes.
5. A few dropped stitches.
6. To sew it up at the end cotton should not be used instead wool should be.
7. Not impressed with the improvisation of the neck band and the pattern was not followed precisely enough.


After all this my granny did say it was a good effort for someone who only recently learnt how to knit and after practice my skills may improve. 


I personally am pleased I managed to finish the jumper and although it is  not going to be worn out of the house or even in it, I enjoyed making it. And my granny made me laugh and I amused her too with my improvisation and faulty knitting techniques!