It's done! Last night I completed the collar, today I did all the remaining finishing work. I am now a mattress stitch believer! It makes a difference both on the visible and wrong side of the garment.
Here's the sweater just after I finished it (before I tried it on).
And here's the sweater being modelled by yours truly:
I'm very pleased with the results! This sweater is fitted right and for once I didn't spend the whole time worrying about whether or not I was going to run out of yarn. The pattern (Debbie Bliss, Noro 1, Raglan Sweater with Cable Detail) is well written and easy to follow.
I know I've been gushing about this yarn, but it was wonderful to work with and I can't wait to start my next project with some (another pattern out of the same book -- the cardigan on the cover). It's a touch scratchy on the inside, but since I usually wear something under my sweaters, it's not much of a problem for me. The sweater is fitted, but there is definitely room for a long-sleeved T-shirt underneath. The colorway really changes how it looks under different light. In natural light, it has a much bluer tone to it than it does in the picture.
Now it's time to finish those Fuzzy Feet! More Noro pictures on the way soon!
