The swatch looks very promising! I will watch the progression attentively as I want to knit Autumn Song too...
Yarnlot | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 4:59 pm | #

Oh boy - it's going to be fun to watch you knit this one. That is a gorgeous sweater - such beautiful stitch patterns (all of them) I can't wait to see what color you choose....
Pat | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 5:41 pm | #

You swatch is lovely. Very nice and suitable color you have chosen. I really might have to buy that book!
Molly | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 5:57 pm | #

Your swatch looks gorgeous and that pattern is exquisite. I will enjoy watching your progress on this project!
Lisa | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 7:20 pm | #

That is indeed a challenge. I like your autumn oak leaf color choice. It's going to look spectacular.
Kristen | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 9:56 pm | #

Oh boy, that's ambitious! IT's gorgeous and I love the oak lobes. I also love the ginger color, but it works on me. This is going to be very interesting to follow. If you are going to use a different yar, won't you have to swatch again?
Julia | Homepage | 05.06.07 - 10:37 pm | #

Woo hoo! I am so excited that you're tackling this sweater. I can't wait to see your progress. Then some day when I'm ready to jump in with some Japanese knitting patterns - you'll be an expert!
Dorothy | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 12:16 am | #

I hate the "baby poo" color but the stitch definition is fabulous and what gorgeous stitches they are! This is gonna be one spectacular sweater. I'm seeing it in Fern or Willow
Debi | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 1:27 am | #

Or natural
Debi | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 1:28 am | #

This looks fantastic. I love the acorn pattern especially. It is very encouraging that you found out how to do this.
Sabine | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 3:54 am | #

Your sweater will be beautiful! I am also starting a cardigan which will be my Summer project. My hair color is similar to yours which means "jewel" colors for me. I chose Ruby red for my cardigan.

Good luck! I am anxious to see your color choice as well as your progress.
Shirley | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 7:17 am | #

I don't think I've ever seen a more gorgeous sweater. I've got to get that book! Wow!
Rachel | Homepage | 05.07.07 - 9:37 am | #

Wow, I can't believe how well the color accentuates the lovely pattern! This is going to be stunning!
Carrie | 05.07.07 - 11:01 am | #

This sweater, and the amazing oak leaf cable in particular, was the primary reason I bought this book. I love that you're blazing the trail and hope you'll be willing to answer questions (in English!) when I am ready to start it.
Therese | 05.07.07 - 10:21 pm | #

Oh, that is beautiful!
Shelly | Homepage | 05.08.07 - 3:11 pm | #

I never feel like making a swatch, but with such a pattern you just have to make one. Impressive! The swatch looks beautiful, imagine what the sweater will look like when you are all finished.
Clasca | Homepage | 05.09.07 - 8:38 am | #