It’s finally done. Can you believe I started this in April? I’m so happy it’s done, it fits and Thebes loves it. He tried it on and said it’s now his favorite sweater.

I knit the 44″ chest size. Thebes says it fits perfectly.

The cables just pop out like they’re sculpted. I love them!

This project was one of the most complex patterns I’ve ever knit. By the end I thought it was easy so maybe this means I’m an advanced knitter now.

Thebes has broad shoulders and he tends to buy sweaters a size larger so they’ll fit. He says the saddle shoulders give him the perfect amount of shoulder room. I think I’ll stick to saddle shoulder sweaters for him from now on.

In the past I’ve had issues with sleeves. This pattern was written well and I got the sleeves right the first time.

Pattern: Heirloom Sweater
Source: Knit Picks
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Superwash, Squirrel Heather, 17 skeins
Needles: 4.5 mm, 3.5 mm
Started: April 2008
Finished: November 2008
Modifications: Used different yarn. Pattern didn’t have charts so I made some. Knit neck ribbing on two circular needles.