This pattern has serious gauge issues. It is impossible to get the correct gauge. I went all the way down to 7s and I still had too many stitches per inch, so I’m pretty much just ignoring the gauge and hoping for the best.

Looking back, this yarn might not have been the best choice. It’s very… orange. I look like a pumpkin in it. That’s okay. I love it anyway. Once I got past the gauge issues, this was a fairly easy knit (though the endless stockinette on the sleeves was almost unbearable). My sweater has full length sleeves and no bells on the end.

Over all, I am happy with this sweater. But I will not be using the pattern again.

HPKCHC: Order of the Phoenix (Proposal), Winter 2012