Not one I made!

I wear a lot of wool during the really cold months. My own knitting energy comes and goes – I can make maybe two cardigans per season. I could buy, and I would buy, if I could find anything that I actually like, but most wool cardigans and sweaters are very expensive without being very beautiful. I search second-hand stores a lot, but the experience can be hit and miss. I found this lovely sweater, 100% wool, made in Ireland. But when I unpacked it and tried it on, it turned out to be much smaller than the size label indicated. Normal sleeve length for a ladies’ garment is around 55 or 60 cm; this one measured 45. Probably shrunk due to careless washing by a previous owner. Sad.