I'm coming down the homestretch when it comes to the purple Aran crewneck I'm knitting-the pattern is from Madeline Weston's book, Country Weekend Knits. It's my first cabled sweater, too, and I'm thrilled at the way it's turning out.

Also, the fact that I now have checked off on the parts list: front panel, back panel, and sleeve no. 1, makes it ( Read more... )