Final Update

Alright, are you ready for me to stop talking about the test knit yet?

Well here it is:

 

I am happy with it. 

I used Valley Yarns Huntington, I think the yarn cost $24 - Can't beat that!  It is superwash, so it stretched a little bit more than I was anticipating and I had to throw it in the dryer to get it back to size.  It is still a little longer than my pre-blocking measurements should have allowed for.  The waist shaping is a tad low and the sleeves are a little long, but nothing I can't live with (and most likely forget about before I wear it the next time).

The pattern hasn't been released yet, but keep checking Anne's blog, it'll be out relatively soon.

Here's a close up, I love the buttons.

I am definitely happy with it, there were some trials along the way and I definitely wanted to throw up my hands in the middle somewhere just because I wanted to knit something different, but here it is - 3 weeks later and I have entire, work appropriate, and totally practical sweater!

Comments

[Melanie]

Beautiful! I really like it. I mean, I *really* like it!

[Barbara-Kay]

Your smile says it all! Lovely sweater, well done!

[Toni S]

It looks wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sunsetknitter]

It's beautiful. I love it.

[Jocelyn]

And flattering -- don't forget to mention flattering! :)

[Ms. Figino]

this is wonderful. Love it!! Really