The Beer Sweater

I love to knit sweaters.  They take a long time but I feel they are oh so worth it.  My general rule before I start knitting a sweater is that I must have been coveting the pattern for at least 4-6 months before I purchase the materials for it.  It's going to take me at least that long to knit it and I don't want to get bored halfway through.  I had been looking at Ysolda Teague's Pumpkin Ale cardigan since the pattern was published last fall.  It kept creeping back into my mind and I would occasionally look at other people's versions of Pumpkin Ale on Ravelry.  I finally took the plunge and ordered the yarn for my birthday this spring.  I've been knitting up my version of Pumpkin Ale in the colorway Hoppy Blonde by Hazel Knits (I had been coveting this yarn and colorway for at least 6 months too!).  With the names of both I just had to put them together and get The Beer Sweater.  I will most definitely be wearing it to an Oktoberfest celebration this fall.

This photo is a little outdated, I am now halfway through the sides as well, but this gives an idea of the lovely cable patterns that work up the back.  The side panels are knit in stockinette so the cables don't overpower (and once you get through the back the knitting goes much faster!).  I'll try to make this a regular entry - WIP Wednesdays!  For you non-knitters, that's "work in progress".