How do you stay warm?

lopi sweater, originally uploaded by alicethelma.

I never thought it would get cold enough for this Lopi sweater but the time has come. Here in the Portland-Vancouver area, we are expecting the coldest temps in five years. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr They’re even forecasting snow for tomorrow! Next week looks to be clear but frigid – down to the teens! – if you believe weather.com.

I have never worn this sweater which I knit about 10 years ago because I’m always covered in sweat within minutes of putting it on. It was a fun and quick knit made from Reynolds Lopi in the EZ seamless yoke method. The other reason I never wear this sweater is because it’s much too big. Because I’m such a relaxed knitter, I now size down, both in needle size and pattern size. So if I want to make a large, I cast on for a medium.

Just something I learned in 28 years of knitting.

Last Fall I threw the sweater on Alice and she looked adorable.

Here’s hoping that you stay warm and dry. Let me know how you’re doing.