hem? done. sleeves? started

I've hemmed the Rowan sweater, and I steamed it a bit to even it out and lay it flat. I love the way it looks - nice and finished.

Even the inside looks good.I've started the sleeves as well. Because my armhole length was larger than the pattern said. (I will say that I kind of like the pattern. I think a newer knitter would have some issues with some of the assumptions that are made and not really described. But I digress...) I picked up the stitches on both armholes to ensure that I had the same number of stitches in the same places - this is important because of the short row shaping that occurs - you want the increases to be the same for both sleeves.I do love how the short rowing allows a set in sleeve to be worked top down, without having to seam it into place.

One thing about ribbed or partially ribbed sweaters - they are not attractive when laying flat. And they make one question oneself as to why one would actually make something that looks like this.

But... I did try it on, and it looks better on than it does lying here. But I'm holding off on a final endorsement until it's done, steamed and being worn. Then we'll see...