I'm knitting like the dickens even though I've probably missed my opportunity to this sweater this winter, which, according to the calendar, ends tomorrow. Yes, I realize we may still see some snow fall before June.
The Retro sweater is a yoke-down number. I just finished knitting the body and because I used circular needles, I won't have to sew side seams. Since I took this photo, I added another four inches plus three inches of wide ribbing to form the bottom band. Next: The sleeves will also be knit "in the round," though on double point needles (dpn) so no seaming there either. Basically, once I get the sleeves knit, I'm done, which is pretty motivating.
One small glitch: I've never knitted successfully on dpns. Typically they're used in sock knitting. Knitters who already have the hang of juggling four or five needles love it. I remain open to learning and to becoming a convert. Thank goodness for the internets and instructional videos on You Tube.
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