At long last, sleeve:



I finished the first sleeve (well, up to the point where it is joined to the body - the sleeve is now on holders) and began the second for the Cobblestone pullover.

I think this is more tedious than it should be, because I'm having to switch skeins every row, to avoid the "there are no dyelots, each skein is unique, a veritable Special Snowflake unto itself!"

Yeah, not so happy with Auracania right now. I think my next project is going to be using Cascade 220 or some other yarn that doesn't carry bad color or texture surprises. (I have at least one sweater's worth of Cascade 220 tucked away).

Funny how something that sounds so wonderful at first, when you first encounter it, becomes so annoying after you spend a lot of time with it.

I really need a Special Snowflake-free zone, whether it's at work or at rest.

The sleeves are sitting on the "Boppy" pillow I use to support my arms while knitting (you sit with it around your waist; the open part goes to your back. I think they were originally sold as nursing pillows for moms to help support their babies, but they're also now sold for people who do handcrafts - or even read; it's nice sometimes to have your arms supported while you're reading). It's one of the most useful recent-ish (I think I got it for Christmas a few years back) gifts I've received.