(Please try to ignore the fact that I took this in my work’s bathroom mirror.) I was quite happy to find the Olympic sweater had finish drying over night even as it poured outside. Rowen Felted Tweed softens so nicely when it’s washed. Now that I’ve had the opportunity to actually put on the sweater, there are some triffles. The sleeves, which have an underarm sleeve measurement of 18 inches, seem to be what one might call bracelet length, and I have no idea why. The sweater I made for The Husband has an underarm sleeve measurement of 18.5 inches and fits quite nicely. So, why does this sweater, with just a half inch less, land 3 inches from my wrist bone? My wrists aer getting cold. I am actually contemplating taking out the cuffs and adding some length. (Would that negate my gold?) Maybe I just need to let it grow on me. Second triffle is the seemingly abundant amount of material in my armpits. I have never made a raglan sweater before… is this usual? Or do I just have short shoulders? The only other thing I can think that would be a contributing factor is the number of stitches I cast on in the armpit area.

All in all, though, finishing was worth it. I have a sweater that is wearable, in a pretty color, and I made it.

Thanks to Steph, Kat, S.Kate, Emma, and Ken for making this all possible. And thanks to Franklin for creating the medal.