Spring decided to show up the last few days and it has been wonderful. The sun is out, the air is warm and we all got outside to enjoy it. Even though the weather was beautiful this weekend I still decided to start a new project. This one is a big one for me because it involves tons of cables. It may take me forever to finish but it will be worth it. I have been wanting a cream color everyday sweater (as well as a black one) for some time now. I stumbled on this pattern a while ago and couldn't decide if I wanted to put the time and effort into making it. One day I went to my LYS and there the pattern sat, staring up at me at 50% off. So, the decision was made and after months of sitting in my craft room I finally bought the yarn to start. I went with the O-Wool Organic Classic yarn in a natural color and so far I am really liking it. It took me a while to get the cables down but now it is smooth sailing, at least until I get to the shoulders and arms. The only problem I am having is with my needles. I didn't have Addi's in the size I needed so I went with my Bryspun pair and, I have to say, I don't like them. They are killing my hands and arms, I can't knit for long with them. The yarn seems to be really tight on the cable. Yes, I am a tight knitter but I'm finding this to be a problem only when I use the Bryspun. I may have to switch to a pair of Addi's, if it doesn't throw off my gauge that is. Otherwise I feel it may take me much longer to finish.
Anyway, the pattern is from FigHeadh Yarnworks, more information can be found at http://www.figheadh.com/. She is a local designer from Tacoma, she has some wonderful patterns. I did find one error in the size I'm making, in row 1 on the back, but it was easy to fix. So far I am enjoying the pattern. Information for the O-Wool yarn can be found at http://www.vermontyarnco.com/.
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