Considering that the front and the collar — which is pretty darn thick, and might have to be simplified — didn't exist four weeks ago and that no vacation time taken to work on it, it's come a long way. It's far enough along now that we've entered the dark time:
Yes, the sleeves. The nice thing about Lopi is that it knits up fast. The nice thing about this pattern is that it doesn't take long and it's obvious what's coming: right cross, left cross, cha-cha-cha. The pattern is an old Reynolds single-sheet that also is in The Best of Lopi, which has many classics and — this is the editor in me, I can't help this — one big typo. On a display page, no less. Ouch.
On those days when the only thing grayer than the sweater is the January sky, I've turned to this, continuing the new-found tolerance for p*nk. It should grow up to become a pair of fingerless mitts.
The technicals: The pattern is "Echoes," purchased on Ravelry, but also available at scknits.com. The yarn is yummy goodness, a k a Malabrigo worsted, purchased here back in the fall.
One parting shot. Henry couldn't quite believe I wasn't trying to take his picture. I must say, the only thing key-yooter than his long nose is his long nose peeking out of his little purple coat. Woof.
