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I'm out of yarn for the Rambling Rows Jacket, so I've put it on hold until I get more. So I'll work on Matt's Sampler Cardigan.
I'm using one of my favorite patterns: Sarah James' Sampler Cardigan with a few minor adjustments. I'm adding pockets and I changed the seed stitch ribbing to a 2 X 2 as I think it's more "manly". I also made each sampler section different (the pattern repeats the box stitch and the broken rib). This is my third version of this sweater (a cardigan for me, as well as a pullover) and I've done that on all three.
I started with the fronts as I wanted to play with the pockets. I'm doing "afterthought" pockets basically. I took some waste yarn (see the blue stripes?) and knit one row with it, then I'll pull out the waste yarn and knit around making inserted pockets. Fingers crossed it'll work okay.
I'm using one of my favortie yarns: Cascade 220, at a tight gauge (22 sts to 4", my preference for Cascade 220). The firm gauge helps with stitch definition and I think makes a nice warm sweater. Matt's not sure about the color yet... it's not one he would normally choose, but I think it's a nice change from all his non colors.
So I'll work on that and the crochet lace shawl today after running some errands.
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