etc.

I might be poky about delivering on my promises, but you can’t accuse me of not delivering. This here is the completed Big Sack from Stitch n’ Bitch (the first) that I finished about a month ago and have already worn about a dozen times. I used Natural Wool in a pretty standard brown; I opted for a wee roll neckline rather than the turtle (pictured in the book); I mattress-stitched the hell out of those raglan sleeves (and it looks great — thanks to all who suggested it); and cabling just beats the pants right off of stockinette.

Would I do anything differently? Oh yes. I’d probably start by making a smaller size (I made the large when I should have made the medium), and I’d increase the length of the body and shorten the arms. Did you see the fold on that sleeve? Here’s what it would look like if I unfolded it. Regardless, this is probably my favourite sweater. Warm, roomy, and very cozy, not much to complain about there.