You probably thought that I had fallen off the face of the Earth since it has been about 2 months since my last post but life (and the holidays) got it the way. I am happy to say that I was able to find the time to knit 13 Christmas presents as well as a ton of washcloths…

After spending so much time knitting for others, I decided to cast on for a sweater for me…

 

Pattern:  Swing Swing by Janine Le Cras (from Knotions, Winter 2008)

Yarn:  Cascade 220 Superwash, Colorway 802

Needles:  US 8 Knitpicks Options

Date Started:  December 23rd, 2008

Date Finished:  January 16th, 2009

Mods:  Given the fact that I am very “hippy” I did two more sets of increases in the body.  For the arms, I chose to only do two sets of increases because I wanted them to be a bit less flared.  Other than that, the pattern was absolutely perfect.

 

I just love cables and although I have knit many cabled projects, this is the first one I have knit for me!  I chose to keep the sleeves about 3/4 length because I tend to be on the warm side (although I think they would look great full length)!  The pattern is very well written and easy to follow and the cables are very simple – this would be a great sweater for a first-time cabler.

I started a pair of socks yesterday to match the sweater…remember this yarn?  I don’t know if I will wear them together but I don’t have any socks this color so they will be a nice addition to the ever-growing sock collection!