The biggest problems that I’ve had with this pattern had to do with working the shaping, decreases and lace panels at the same time. The instructions are fairly clear, but I can’t seem to wrap my brain around them. I have the sleeves left to knit. This is in hibernation until I get up the stamina to just finish it off. But there are too many cute summer tops I want to make right now that keep getting in the way …

8-20-07 - On the move again. Halfway through the first sleeve!

9-5-07 - Buttons, I just need buttons!
9-5-07 - Finito!

9-18-08 - Pulled this sweater back out for the first time this fall season. I still love it and it fits really well. The linen makes it the perfect early fall sweater ….