Knitting project: Britta Sweater

Pattern: Britta Sweater

Yarns:
Gregoria Fibers Natural Cotton Merino (70% cotton / 30% merino) - 8 skeins (180 yds/ea) in color Wheat
Modus Operandi Fibers Kid Mohair / Silk Lace (72% kid mohair / 28% silk) – 3 skeins (459 yds/ea) in color Almond (naturally dyed with cutch)

Needles: US 6s

Sizing: Size 4 (44” bust, giving 6-7” of positive ease)

Notes:
Knit with two strands held together
Chose not to wet block

Unfortunately, I’m not happy with this project - which is really too bad, because it took a long time and the resulting fabric is beautiful (both color and texture). Both of the yarns are outstanding, and I love this combination of cotton, merino, silk, and mohair. However, the dolman sleeves are so deep that it’s like wearing wings - the armholes are almost to my waist - which makes it uncomfortable to wear and almost impossible to wear with a coat. And, while I like the slouchy relaxed look, this is a little TOO relaxed, even for me . . . I worry that it just ends up looking too big. If I were to knit it again, I’d go down a size and adjust the armholes up at least several inches.