Heather and Thistle: A Sweater for Little Man

Little Man's Thistle sweater came off the needles a few weeks ago, and goodness, how I love that "just finished a big(ish) project" endorphin rush! 

I used Brava Sport in "Camel Heather" (hence the name of this post) -- I find that I gravitate to heathered yarns when shopping for solids, because I love the extra dimension they add to the color. 

I've grumbled about my decision to use acrylic yarn enough, I think, so I won't belabor it here. Suffice it to say that in the end I'd rather pay the extra financial cost for wool than deal with the environmental cost of synthetic fibers. And I really do just like wool better! But this sweater cost just over $4 in yarn, and I'm not complaining about that...  

As far as the pattern goes, I liked it well enough. There were some details I really liked, and even just a few weeks out I've forgotten most of the gripes I had.  I had to re-knit the first sleeve cap several times before I discovered the twin stitch for short rows, but in the end it all worked out and I don't think short rows will be such a headache in future.

I had the perfect buttons for this sweater -- the same ones I used on my "Winter Hinterland" a few weeks ago (told you I had a lot!). I do really like the overlap/button detail at the hem. Just a little something extra.

I must say that I'm pleased with the result. This should be a very functional sweater, that can hopefully be passed down to younger brothers when my oldest son outgrows it. But first we have to wait for cooler weather...

Raveled here.