Forecast
Yarn: Elann Baby Cashmere (Doubled)
Needles: Size 6 and 8 circs
Pattern: Forecast, by Stefanie Japel
Mods: I used the fabulous mods by Winnie - make the sleeve ribbing start at the elbow. I also made the bottom ribbing MUCH longer. And, finally, I ditched the bobbles all together and did a nine-stitch cable instead.
Sorry for the dorky pictures.
Here's what I like about it: the sleeves are the perfect length (I like mine a *little* bit long, and snug); the longer ribbing hits at just the right place. The yarn is soft and warm, and the color is lovely.
Yeah, I could've cropped this, but then you wouldn't get to see
my awesome back porch. YAYAY porch.
Here's what I don't like about my version: The collar doesn't really stand up the way it should. My cables are a bit wonky in places, and it WON'T BUTTON. Remember the pretty black vintage buttons? Not happening. I sewed them on, and the thing wouldn't stay buttoned. My Forecast is destined to be an open sweater. Maybe I can do one toggle thingy at the waistline...
Oh, Forecast. Don't be so difficult.
The Pants thinks it's totally weird. I think his exact words were, "It looks like a roman column." Ha! I can see that. The truth is this: I didn't really have gauge, which explains why the thing won't shut. (I also know this is a recurring theme on my blog. Stop looking at me like that!)
I do like it! I'm just not, like, TOTALLY overwhelmed with love for this sweater. It probably doesn't help that it's knit with a cashmere-wool blend and I've got the AC cranked in my house. It's supposed to get colder this weekend -- not that I want the cold back -- but maybe I'll get another chance to wear it. It has served me well so far as the sweater that I throw on when my shoulders are cold. I had just imagined as a fabulous fitted sweater that would MAKE an outfit, ya know?
So, my advice to future Forecasters: GET GAUGE. Like you need me to tell you that. or at least, get gauge if you want a sweater that you can close.
Okay, I guess I love it. Mostly.