My First Sweater

I finally finished it. Seams and all. Hand sewing is not my bag, but once I got started I actually got the hang of it.

Two Tone Sweater - Lion Brand

Here's my review of this knitted garment:

Name of Pattern:
Two-Tone Tunic Sweater
Pattern #1100

Here's the link for the free two-tone tunic pattern.

Designed by:
Lion Brand

Pattern/Garment Description:
Bulky tunic sweater. Loose fitting. Side slits.

Size(s):
S (43"), M (46-1/2"), L (50"), & XL (54").

I made a size Small.

Yarns Used:
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn. I used Fig and Black colors. Fig is one of my favorite colors.

I used 7 skeins of yarn. Fig - 4 skeins and Black - 3 skeins.

Gauge:
9 sts and 13-1/2 rows = 4 inches. Size 13 needles in St st.

Knitting Tools Used:
Size 11 - 24" circular knitting needle.
Size 13 - 24" circular knitting needle.

Things I learned:
Increases
Pick up stitches
Sewing seams

What I Like About this Pattern:
A quick and easy knitting project.

What I Dislike About this Pattern:
Nothing to dislike about this pattern.

My Pattern Rating (Beginner, Easy, Intermediate, Hard):
Lion Brand rates this pattern as a Beginner. I have to agree. It's a nice challenging project.

Conclusion/Additional Comments:

I like this beginner pattern. I like knitting with larger knitting needles and bulky yarns. The sweater pieces knit up fast.

I shortened the length of the sweater by 1-1/2 inches. I shortened the length of the sleeves by almost 3 inches, from 20 inches down to 17 inches. The length came out perfect for me. I owe this to my sewing skills/experience and understanding my body measurements (not just the bust area).

Would I knit this again? Probably not. I think owning one bulky sweater is enough for me. I now have to figure out where I am going to store this. :)

Additional views:

Not a bad fit in the back

I like the side profile with the side slit