So, since I whipped up that scarf & hat last week, it would seem likely that, buoyed by my success, I forged on with the scarf.

Yeah, not so much.

Instead, I rattled off this little pattern with the results (at least the sweater) in the picture. I started it Friday night and finished the knitting last evening. The little hat will follow -- it's about half done right now. I wasn't sure how big it would work up -- I'm guessing a generous size 2. Which is a little large for anything I need right now, but it can be tucked away for a few months. Overall, I'm happy with it -- my stockinette needs a little more eveness as my tension seems at time to vary. And I still have one seam to sew (ugh). But still -- it's sweater shaped, so I'm content!

And the scarf? It languishes on the needles, not even given the dignity of hiding from sight in the basket -- rather, it's draped across my footstool where I last dropped it in frustration. However! I am going away for a few days -- three days of training for a report writing software...sort of. The whole session ended up not being what I anticipated (and requested). But I'm hoping that I'll walk away with at least some knew information that I can apply to what it is I really want to do (ie. I'll train my own damn self!). But on the plus side, my husband has a few days off and will join me in the city for a few nights. And the scarf? I'll bring it along and promise to complete at least one pattern repeat before I get home.