I appreciate all the supportive comments. Knowing that so many of you are willing to lay down road flares, cones, traffic barrels, and post signs warning of a knitter down to avoid the possibility of me becoming another speedbump on the road of knitting mishaps is truly touching. Fortunately, it won’t be needed.

The sleeves are indeed a bit too long - to my knuckles. If I were to knit it again, I’d shorten it by about 2 inches. However, it is usually cold in my office and I like my sleeves to hit just above my thumb. So, I am willing to live with the way this turned out. If I find the sleeves annoying after it’s first outing, I’ll threaten it with scissors then.

Now for the details.
Yarn: GGH Safari, color #09. Thank goodness, I choose the same color as the magazine. Otherwise I would be scouring the internet to learn whether Farbe or Partie is another word for color. It’s Farbe, by the way.

Needles: I distinctly remember Addi Turbos. The pattern calls for size US8. Since I usually hit gauge I’m going to guess that’s the size I used. (Did I mention this has been off the needles for almost a year?) I would recommend bamboo instead though. This yarn is very slippery on the turbos.

Pattern: Grecian Cowl Pullover - IK Summer 2003

Started: Oh, let’s say somewhere after July of 2003 and before Jan of 2004. I know that I originally stated July-ish 2004. That was before I had to hunt through all my summer IK magazines looking for this pattern to block it. I know I started it shortly after the issue was released.

Finished: Today. And does it ever feel good!