So, it took 3 swatches to figure out my gauge for Smitten. Yes, you read that right, 3 swatches. I started with the recommended needle and was way off. Then I went up 2 needle sizes and was still off, but I’m using worsted weight yarn and the pattern is for heavy worsted. So I got in my head to try double stranding. It worked. I still had to go up one needle size but it looks great. I like the thickness of the double stranded fabric and gauge is just right. I had to order some more yarn, but it’s from KnitPicks so it was fairly inexpensive.

I finally started Smitten last night. I got both pocket linings done. Now I start on the actual sweater.