Earlier in the year I cast on McIntosh and, in typical fashion, churned through the raglan increases, separated for the sleeves, worked about an inch of the body … and was then promptly distracted by other projects.

Last week, however, I decided it was just the right weight for this time of year when the middle of the days are glorious but the early mornings and late afternoons are still a tad chilly.

I was thrilled to have it off the needles and on the blocking boards yesterday.

I have used our Fibre Company Canopy Fingering in Orchid and Parakeet, and opted to add a more relaxed rolled stocking stitch band instead of the ribbed band and matching cuffs stipulated in the pattern.