FO: Ultra Raglan

Pattern: Ultra Raglan from knit issue 1

Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra. Colour: Rosso - a fraction over 16 balls. Verdict: I've already waxed lyrical on this yarn's smoothness as it flies pleasingly and insistently across the bamboo (oops,there I go again), but for latecomers: in short - fab!

Needles: 6 + 6.5 mm bamboo circulars

Modifications: Sizing, sizing, sizing:
According to the folk at Jo Sharp Inc, I'm halfway between a B and a C.
I worked the A.
Plus I used needles one size smaller than specified to counteract my loosey goosey knitting style.
And I think the fit is just right.
Go figure.
Body: a couple of centimetres longer than pattern.
Sleeves: much longer than the pattern. I basically kept going til they seemed 'right'.
Rib pattern: in lieu of the dinky little 2x2 rib band at the bottom (which I think is becoming a pet hate of mine..that little ubiquitous band), I substituted the rib from another pattern in the same book: the Men's Ribbed Raglan Sweater (prosaic titles aren't they?).

New skills: Seaming!

General comfort/snuggle factor: Max!

Time: Cast on 4th April. Wove in last end: 15th April: 11 days.

I know there are some bloggers out there that could whip off an afghan, a quilt, 3 pairs of socks and a tea cozy in that time. But hey, 11 days is pretty speedy for me, helped of course by the chunky weight yarn.

Indebted to: words of wisdom from Rosered of the impact of smaller needles on drape, and to Pikku Kettu for her invaluable instructions on picking up neck stitches. Thanks gals!

more photos here