The Not So Cropped Becca Sweater finally got some finishing loving and is ready for its debut!

I am completely chuffed that my modifications turned out all right with minimal tinkering.  For those who missed the beginning saga, you can see the difference from the original pattern here.  Although I went back and forth a bit about how I was going to lengthen it, in the end, I think simply continuing the pattern all the way down was the correct way to go don't you think? :)

Pattern:  Cropped cable sweater from Rebbecca 29
Yarn:  Rowan Cashsoft Aran SH003
Needles:  Addi Turbo Circulars, US 7

Modifications:  I extended the fronts and backs to cover the length of my torso. I also decreased the length of the ribbing to be about 5cm instead of the original 10cm.  I also made the collar shorter because I ran out of yarn, but I think it's long enough, thank goodness!  A minor modification to the back was to continue the cabling pattern across, when the original directions asked to do "same as front".  Doing so would have created a vertical ribbing down the center of the back (ie the placket on the front) and I was just not having that.  The minor con to this modification was that the seams at the shoulders to not match up.  I've made my peace with this and I think it's worth not having a stupid vertical ribbing down the center of my back.   If I were to make this again, I would take some extra time so that the pattern on the back would allow for the seams to match at the shoulders.

I really like this sweater and I really like the yarn. It has a comforting weight to it which will be welcome as it gets colder, but the open front and short sleeves make it suitable for warmer weathers as well.  Basically, it's a good Fall and Spring sweater.  Besides tank tops like I wore above, I think it could also be cute with a long sleeve button down layered underneath.

Woohoo! What next??