I used thinner yarn & needles than advised, so I multiplyed all stitches by 1.75 and all rows by 1.5.
This way the owls got a bit smaller and so I have 26 of them and added some normal k rows above before starting the yoke. Maybe I should have decreased a bit more first to avoid the waves - not really sure, but I don’t mind them…

All in all I’m super happy with my very first handknitted sweater and it fits just perfectly.

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13/05/2010
After I finished the little owl sweater - my first ever knitting project - I think I got enough practice and bought some new yarn to make a big one for myself.

21/05/2010
Somewhere around the bellybutton - working on the waist decrease. A bit worried that it will turn out too small - oh oh…

24/05/2010
Already attached the 3rd skein. The long weekend gave me lots of time to sit in the sun and knit. Also tested the size last night and am very relieved that it fits around my waist just fine.

30/05/2010
Learned how to knit with the magic loop method and started on the first arm (while still working on the body too).

05/06/2010
Yay - I finished the first arm.

19/06/2010
And the second arm is finished. Being sick has its good sides…

27/06/2010
Several hours of car driving let me finish the owls.

31/06/2010
Always read the instructions carefully. Spent 1,5 hours unraveling several rows I had already knitted.

02/07/2010
Almost there, almost there. Starting on the final yoke piece. Should be done by sunday.

03/07/2010
Binding off! Yeay!

Done! Done! Done!
I can’t believe it. Will post some more photos soon.
Though it’s much too hot to wear it at the moment.