Sweaters are special

As much as I enjoy knitting socks, or hats, or lace shawls, there is something different and special about working on a sweater.



There's something particularly satisfying about watching it grow. (Especially this sweater, which is growing comparatively fast). There's something purposeful about it - socks and shawls and wristlets are all very nice, but nothing keeps you warm in the way a sweater does, and for me, few things give me the feeling of "I can take care of myself. I can provide for myself." than knitting on a sweater does.

I'm still very happy with this project; the yarn knits up very nicely. I'm getting close to the point where I start the increases (the sweater nips in ever so slightly at the waist, and then grows a little bit again up to the raglan armholes.)