My gosh, that’s so beautiful.
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I love both of those yarns!
I am finally to the hem on this cardi. I really want to finish this because there’s another (lightweight) cardi I want to start for Summer.
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Looking good!!
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I love both of the yarn choices! The speckles in the gray are amazing, and that red is so vibrant 
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I can’t take credit for my yarn selection. It’s what was recommended in the pattern.
The tee is off the needles and getting a soak. I did a pre-blocking test fit and love it. I hope it doesn’t stretch out too much with blocking. 
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I bought this yarn to make a pocket shawl, but when I stitched it up, the unique stitches of the pattern did not show well, so I had to find a simpler pattern. It is a crochet pattern called Autumn Shrug. It technically isn’t a sweater, but it wears like a sweater so I decided it could go here. I was motivated by this thread to complete it, unfortunately, it is getting warmer outside so maybe I can get some wear next year or wear it around the house.
I did not intend to buy more yarn, but ended up having to buy 3 more skeins. I wanted it to be long enough to cover my rear and I wanted pockets.
I am not in love with this style as the fit is very loose and the sleeve opening is huge. I may sew them up more to fit better, but for now, it is finished!
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Yay for finished! It looks great. I hope you find a way for it to fit the way you like.
I’m contemplating casting on another sweater. I have the yarn and a pattern picked out, but like you said, the weather is getting warmer…do you guys think a knitted tank top would fit here or am I stretching the definition of “sweater” too much?
I think bigger wearable projects are fine here. Those are the projects that are toughest to get through…maybe wearable yarn projects and not just sweaters?
I think a knitted tank is still a sweater…just a sleeveless one!
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True. I feel like a sweater vest would still fit, right? So a tank should be along those same lines, yeah? Yeah. 
This is the one I’m looking at. I like that it’s inspired by NYC. I don’t have yarn yet though, so casting on will have to wait.
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I love the detailing on it. It looks like it could also be easily adaptable, like maybe a plain back or straight across back instead of a “V” and a longer length. I love the look of the yarn.
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Ooh, that pattern’s been in and out of my queue so many times. It’s adorable and I love it, but haven’t knit it yet. You should totally do it.
ETA: …and post it here, too.
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I’ve been trying to decide on a yarn color since I posted this. Why is it so hard to commit? 
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For summer, I would pick a blue or cream. I don’t think there are too many colors that wouldn’t look good with your dark hair. I am not a fan of pastels, but cream or natural looks pretty good on everyone and it goes with a lot of things. A green would be nice, too…I’m not helping, am I… 
That shrug looks really comfortable @AIMR ! And yes, I agree a finish is a win, even if it’s not quite what you were going for.
@Abbeeroad Two of Wands is great! The Mondrian sweater I made a couple of years back was ToW. That tank top def counts - I think expanding this craftalong to be a wearable garment -along would be great. They can be a slog and it’s nice to have company and cheerleaders on the sidelines as we go.
I think you’d look great in green 
But go with the vibes and what feels inspiring. It’ll look great on you!
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Haha…I had green in my cart for about an hour. Then I was leaning towards silver gray. The blue I like is out of stock, so at least that’s not complicating my decision.
Ooo…this sweater? Love it.
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Yup that one! Great stash buster.
Ooh, I like that color!
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