I've been holding on to THREE photoshoots' worth of bathroom-mirror photos that I took during the crocheting of my icelandic turtleneck (7/2008, 10/2008, and 12/2008).  

I've wanted to do a series of posts to go through all the things I learned and mistakes I made ... and, you know, it's just not happening.

So here's the short version:

(1) The pattern is easy to follow and flattering once you adjust the armholes to be in the right place (aka take the slack out of the back).

(2) There will be no end to the jokes about it looking like chain mail ... if you live in my apartment.

(3) It's disappointing to make a piece of clothing over months and months and months just to find out you don't really like the style of the garment.

(4) I wouldn't trade the experience for anything because it's the only reason I took the time to learn foundation single crochet.

(5) I also feel like I learned a lot about the structure of a round-yoke top.

(6) I love Paton Grace yarn.  You can frog it a million times and it's still silky-smooth and shiny.