I have bought approx 450g (in 9 balls) of lace weight yarn from ebay, in my daughter in law's favourite colour - purple. I want to knit something for her birthday which is at the end of August.
I don't think a shawl or a stole/wrap would be much good for her as they don't go to many events where one might be useful, and she travels on a very crowded and unreliable train line when she goes to work so doesn't need to be worrying about anything sliding off whilst she travels. So, ideally something with sleeves, but can anyone suggest where I could look for a pattern? I don't mind paying for one, but am reluctant to buy an expensive book of several designs if I cannot see the designs clearly.