The good and the bad

Now that the heavy sweaters are in full rotation and one of them is worn every single day, it's time to assess the things I like about them and things I don't really care for.  We will start with the most recent. 

The red Third Coast sweater is pretty amazing.  I am wearing it today.  If I was knitting it again I would do one more of the series of colour changes before the ribbing.  And I would make the raglan start with more stitches on the sleeves to avoid the too tight upper sleeves.  

The very best thing about this sweater is the folded over collar. I got the idea from Oline at the Norwegian Knitter Youtube channel.  Many of her knits use this and I am thankful for her inspiration. It is the coziest thing to wear.  The deep cherry red makes me happy and that is how it feels to wear this.  

My grey plain Saddle Shoulder sweater.  Perfect, though I don't think I would split the ribbing at the sides next time.  It's such a good way to start a sweater for my body though.  

This is sadly, the best photo I have of it.  There will be more. Sweaters like it not photos.

All the way back in April I finished an Utkiek sweater.  It is exactly what I wanted, a nice big coat sweater that I can wear over another sweater for the ultimate in winter warmth. 

The only problem with it is that I didn't do a really good job picking up the button band.  There is a wobble where there are a few too many stitches.  I have artfully hidden it but I know it is there and it bugs me but not enough to do it over. Though I finished it in April t has only been worn a few times out and about.  I do wear it in house when I feel particularly chilled too but it s not knit at a gauge that makes it a sturdy wearing sweater.  I find it easy to catch on the dishwasher rack my sweater nemesis.

Next up, my variation on Laura Aylor's Sundog.  I love this gently soft sweater.  The high neck makes it a snug and cozy garment for winter wear.

I also hate the high neck.  It doesn't work for me and I have considered redoing it but alas, I am lazy.

My Agate Cove sweater.  

I.  Love.  This.  The only change I might make is to make the back neck a bit higher.  Perfect.

And then a simple forest green raglan.  

This is my perfect for with collars sweater.  I would make the bunny pocket wider if I made this again.

Well that takes me back two and almost three years.  There are more sweaters, but these are my newest happiest sweaters.  Why am I thinking of sweaters past today?  This latest sweater is at the point where I have to decide how far I go.  And how I finish it.  The best way to know is to look at past sweaters and see what I like best.

I should talk about socks again too.  There are good stories there too.  Suffice it to say I believe you need to go knit some now.  So I will.