Yes, I've started the Cabled Blanket Coat. Never have I bought so much yarn for a single project. Fortunately, eBay was a gold mine for discounts on Scottish Tweed, so I was able to find the color that I wanted. I was debating about going with the deep red or a dark blue. I went with the red and now kind of wish that I had chosen the latter. It's really a beautiful color, however, and the yarn is springy and light. The Scottish Tweed is a little rough, but I'm hooked on tweed and I don't care!
Source: Scottish Inspirations (Rowan) by Sarah Dallas
Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed DK in Lobster
Needles: US6 and US4 circulars
Two sleeves are done and I've cast on the main piece and finished the ribbing. Updated pictures to follow once I get into the cabling. I can't wait to wrap myself up in this garment!
19 balls of yarn!
Edge of the sleeve
As you can see, I've discovered the joys of the little stitch markers that close like safety pins. I often switch between multiple projects and it's hard to remember where I left off. So, I've started to use these markers to note key sections or changes. Here, I've used them at each increase so I only need to count the markers to know where I am in the pattern. It's also great for keeping track of changes or mistakes to ensure that both sleeves are identical.
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