So, while in my "finish things" jag, I...finished the Somewhat Cowl. And took a picture of it. With me in it.
Say hello to my torso and the girls!
As mentioned a few times, this was my third try at a sweater with this yarn, and my second try at this particular pattern. It was doing a weird bunchy thing in the armpits, and when I went to steam block it, I learned that it still had quite the lingering smell of mothball. So to kill two birds with one stone, I rinsed it in the sink with good stinky wool wash, and *gasp!* pitched it in the dryer. On Delicate, Low Heat.
The results? A slightly fulled (which I wanted, to soften the yarn a bit), fabulously flattering sweater. Once it's completely dry, I'll give the cowly part a bit of a press, but ultimately? I am quite happy with the end result.
I plan to do this sweater again in a FEKKING GORGEOUS forest green cashmere. Envy me.
But first? Must make sexy pencil skirt out of the matching plaid. HEE!