Things I want in my Perfect Sweater
Cables
Pockets
Hood or Wide Collar
Hip Length
Buttons
Cardigan that looks good open or closed. No "asymmetry".
Possibly a v-neck. High closures do not "flatter my figure".
I don't see why this sweater is so difficult to find a pattern for. I've even expanded my search to include patterns I would have to pay for. After the disaster with the wedding dress yarn, I still turned to Webs. I wanted a traditional "aran"color, cream, oatmeal, off-white-ish. However, the color I wanted was on back order for at least another month. But I don't want to wait a month! By the time I get the pattern figured out, this sweater won't be finished until next winter as it is. So, with K's blessing, I bought all of the hemlock green color they had. 2700 yards should be plenty for a cabled, overly large, hooded sweater, with enough left over to make lots of swatches (yeah right).
Even the pattern I like most on Ravelry isn't really a pattern. I'm pretty much left with trying to design my own sweater. And a complicated one at that. I suppose I'd better get crackin'. (No, not Kraken)
But the real question is, am I really ready/experienced/talented/creative enough to do this? I hope no one is expecting handmade presents next Christmas. This one's for me, baby!
(If it doesn't end up working out... next stop, trip to Ireland)
