Name

Location

Yarn, Special Plans, Starting Date, Etc.

Ann Gendreau

Maine

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Probably will use Red Heart since I haven't had any luck making myself sweaters in the past. I figure the acrylic yarn will take a beating if I have to rip it out 100 times. :)

Special Plans:
To actually finish a cardigan for myself.

Starting: Not sure

Ann Marie

Eldridge, Iowa USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Lopi

Starting: 9-1-07

Anne Owen

Lawrence, KS

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran (heavy worsted). I'm getting 4.5 stitches to the inch with size 8 needles. I am going to use the wonderful adaptation for alternate gauges at the 48 inch finished size. Can't wait to get started!

Starting: Jan, 2005

Beth Drake

Vancouver Washington USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): I have some red brown bulky wool.

Starting: Jan 2008

Bonnie McCartney

Denver

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Lamb's Pride super wash bulky, color romantic

Starting: asap (July 2005)

Brenda Lindsay

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Not sure yet, will wait for the lighter weight gauge, then decide.

Special Plans:
To knit this for me probably in a soft grey.

Starting: as soon as gauge is posted

Carol Holihan

Alexandria VA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra in color Birch (can we say elann.com)

Special Plans:
Finishing sometime this year

Starting: Jan 2005

Catherine Davis

Enfield, New Hampshire, USA

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): As of now I am planning to use Peace Fleece yarn but may change my mind and use Cascade 220, one of the two, am trying to decide.

Special Plans:
No special plans except may make the body a little longer so it won't come right at hip length.

Starting: as soon as the pattern is posted for the worsted weight and I pick out my yarn and color.

Christian D Chandler

Leesburg Fl

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): So far Two, Two by Classic Elite found a fantastic price on Webs for a bag. And I received a sample of the yarn from the yarn of the month club, so I'll swatch and see.
Hope to finish my Clapotis first though.

Special Plans:
Probably not

Starting: 1/18/05 or there abouts

Christina Orr

Innisfail, AB. Canda

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): I don't know

Starting: soon

Colleen from Kansas

Olathe, KS, USA

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): I'm waiting for the pattern in worsted or DK weight. I see that Elann will be offering sold out colors of their worsted Peruvian Highland Wool again. I really love this yarn.

Special Plans:
This will be my first cardigan. I have the Braids Cardigan (both summer and winter) that I want to knit. I like this one, too, and thought I'd attempt it before the Braids.

Starting: After pattern for new yarn weights

Dagmar Grubaugh

Tyler, Texas USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): I am using elann's Peruvian Highlands Wool in a beautiful heathered gray.This yarn feels wonderful and is a pleasure to knit with.

Special Plans:
I want to use the special buttons sent to me by my button exchange buddy. Thanks for organizing this Carol. As soon as I decide which ones to use (she sent me several sets of six), I will bug her to send me another one to match.<smile>

Starting: Started already

Deby Lake

Millington, MI

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): 100% Peruvian Pure New Wool, color Matt Heather.

Special Plans:
This is my first sweater to myself. I have made sweaters for others so this will be a treat to make one for myself.

Starting: Janurary

Donna B

New Zealand

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Te Awa Wools Natural 2ply Bulky 100% wool

Special Plans:
Not that I can think of.

Starting: end of January?

Dora Hancock

Lichfield, Staffordshire; United Kingdom

Gauge: DK

Yarn(s): Not decided yet

Starting: Once the pattern revisions have been posted

Geri Nickerson

Nova Scotia, Canada

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): I don't know as yet. I had a bulky weight set aside but have decided against it. I will wait for the adjusted pattern to be available and then decide on a yarn.

Honeybear

Naples, ME

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): The Brown Sheep yarn recommended, in a nice navy.

Special Plans:
To finish it before I start any more little cub sweaters!

Starting: 1/1/05

Jackie

Roseland,Louisiana,USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Brown Sheep or Lion brand I have either and haven't decided yet

Starting: asap

Jan Heiss

Daleville, Indiana, USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): 100% Peruvian Wool in Alpine Violet

Special Plans:
Have already started & am doing the patterned ribbing at the bottom first & on the same size needles as the body as I don't like the bottom of my sweaters tightening in. Thought about some short rows for the bust, but I don't think it's going to need them. With this pattern the bulky yarn doesn't knit up looking particularly "bulky." I would however I would be interested in trying it again in a worsted or DK weight as I'm a bit disappointed in the way the pattern stitch is knitting up & I think it would look a lot better using more stitches to make up the pattern.

Starting: I've already knitted up to the sleeve separation & have about half of the back patterned area done.

Jeane Frisbee

Pleasant Grove Utah USA

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Red Heart soft in country rose......at least for now. HEE HEE

Special Plans:
I would like to make it into a pullover if possible.

Starting: January 25

Judy in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA, USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Gjestal Naturgarn #1 in Teal from elann.com

Special Plans:
I will probably add short rows for the bust line.

Starting: January 4

Karen Hoelle

West Chester, OH

Gauge: Sport

Yarn(s): A machine washable wool-blend that will show off the cool designs.

Special Plans:
awaiting the instructions (thank you so much!) for lighter weight gauge; plan to shorten it & would like it to fit a bit closer; I'm ready to break out of the boxy look.

kim myers

Maryville, TN USA

Gauge: DK

Yarn(s): Don't know yet. Just started knitting and have completed a couple of hats and a sweater for my youngest child, so I know very little about knitting.

Starting: ASAP (submitted June, 2005)

Leslie Mitnick

Quakertown, Bucks County, PA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): "Merino Light" made by schoeller esslinger in a terra cotta color.

Special Plans:
As always, I will shorten the sweater in the torso -- I'm short and round!

Starting: already did -- 1/01/05

Lois Blumsack

San Leandro, California

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Sirdar's Denim Sport Aran was recommended by the knit shop up the street as a good summer weight yarn for this sweater. Has some wool for stability. On my swatch, the pattern shows beautifully. Often order yarn over the net, but this sweater seemed best knitted with the comfort of being able to go to my shop for advise, plus wouldn't want all that internet buying to put these wonderful local shops out of business.

Special Plans:
Probably shorten by a few inches--I like sweaters that fall just to the top of the hip line. Also, I'm going to try doing the ribbing first instead on dealing with a provisional cast on, which I've never done.

Must finish current project--a Chanel style jacket in bulky chenille, before I start this one.

Starting: February, 05

Lorna Hanrahan

Colfax, WA ,USA

Gauge: Sport

Yarn(s): Inca Wool in Burnt Orange purchased from Webs Garage Sale.

Special Plans:
I am thinking of making it a V-neck instead of following the pattern.

Starting: I started the end of February

Lynn

Lansing, MI

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): Right now I'm planning on some lovely worsted yarn from Elann - will update when I actually order.

Starting: Plan to order the yarn by January 17

Margot Manassa

Milwaukee Wi.

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Basic outerwear wool. I bought it from a local apple orchard two years ago.

Special Plans:
Because I bought yarn for a multi colored sweater, I will have to add color to the basic design. I plan to still use purl for the raised pattern.

Starting: 4/11/05

Marianne Kuokkanen

Pargas, Finland

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): A Shetland type chunky yarn bought from eBay. I have 700 grams of it, no idea of yardage. Seems to be very lightweight.

Special Plans:
The gauge is nearly the same as in the original pattern, on 5 mm needles, US 8. I'm making it 47 in and a bit shorter. My back is 2 in shorter than "normal". I have long legs instead.

I'm also making the armhole opening 2 cm, 4/5 in smaller.

Starting: I started Jan 12th.

Marilyn

northern NY; USA

Gauge: Worsted

Special Plans:
Not at this time, maybe when I actually start project.

Starting: As soon as details are worked out for lighter weight yarns

Marty

Lawton, OK

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Chunky blue that I bought online. It's packed for the move, so I'll update the info when I get home and unpacked

Special Plans:
Nope. First cardigan I've tried to do. Should be interesting.

Starting: When we get settled in Lawton

Mary Beth Crawford

Riverside, CA USA

Gauge: Bulky

Yarn(s): Elann Peruvian 100% wool

Special Plans:
Couldn't get stitch gauge, have ended up on 10.5 needle, which does achieve the proper row gauge. Am knitting to the XXL stitch count to achieve (hopefully!) a finished size between the L and XL.

Starting: Did - 1/1/05

Nancilyn Kroushl

La Grange, KY

Gauge: Worsted

Yarn(s): 100% wool heather

Starting: 2/3/05