We got a very large order of yarn and roving just a few weeks ago. As soon as I had the opportunity, I dove in ans cast on an Icelandic Yoke style sweater for myself. After I lost a lot of weight a few years ago, many of my hand-knit sweaters were too big and I gave many of them away. I wanted to take the time to make one for myself to enjoy the yarn and make a sample of what could be done.
After a very slow start using a heavy fingering weight, I opted to double the yarn and things got a lot faster after that. In the end I used the Strange Brew pattern book from Tin Can Knits, and customized the yoke based on the colors we had made from the flock.
The sweater was finished yesterday and has been washed and is now blocking. During a time with a lot of turmoil, it is nice to have an accomplishment.
