Gold…ish

Gold!

Pattern: Twisted Cardigan by Sarah Montie HandKnits
Yarn: Rowan Cork, colorway “Bug”, overdyed with Berry Blue Kool-Aid
Needles: U.S. 13
Started: Feb. 12th, During the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics
Finished: knitting - 4 PM Feb. 28th on the airplane; sewing the front together - 8 PM Feb. 28th during the Closing Ceremonies

I did it! I finished my sweater during the Olympics, even though I spent the last day traveling on an airplane (hence the hotel bathroom FO shot). And… I’m not totally in love with it. Sigh. I think the problem is really that I should have made the Medium instead of the large. I just always assume that I need the bigger size, but in this case I really didn’t. I got gauge, and it’s to the measurements in the pattern, it’s just too big on me. I think I’m probably going to go in, take out the seams and take away a few inches from the shoulder area… that might make it fit better. Actually, I think I’ll try wearing it all day first just to make sure that my impression is correct. It’s supposed to be cold and windy tomorrow in southern California, so that will be a good test.

Otherwise, I thought it was a great pattern, I loved the yarn (especially in my new colorway), and it was a pretty quick knit with enough to keep it interesting. I’d recommend the pattern, just make sure of the fit!

So… I’ll take my gold medal, but I’m not 100% sure that this sweater is actually finished.