Knitting! Progress and Projects

So I have begun knitting, and so far I am having a lot of fun with it! I started with a little practice swatch (20 stitches across) and tried stockinette, garter, single stitch ribbing, and two stitch ribbing just to get a feel for the process. Then once I learned how to cast off on my practice swatch, I began knitting a scarf! I'm not using a pattern or anything, I just cast on 30 stitches and am using garter stitch for the whole thing so I can practice tension and the art of not-screwing-up. My little scarf is about 15 inches long now! 

Tiny Instagram photo of my little scarf!

 As I feel like this whole learning to knit thing is going pretty well, I have set my sights on sweaters. I have searched for patterns on the great Ravelry (thank you for that recommendation!) I have found the 1930's 3-Hour sweater pattern and I think I will have a go at that for my first sweater project! I have selected a dark mustard/golden yellow colored wool for the project and I think I will be adding some length as I have seen that the sweater can come out quite short with the pattern as is. I am really excited to try making my first ever sweater!

The sweater in question, this one made by heliodor on Ravelry

I have  also found several other contenders for easy-ish sweaters I'd like to try and make soon. I love Ravelry's search function where you can set so many options including level of difficulty!

Example by Alwentz on Ravelry

 This sweater is really simple and pretty! It is worked from the top down which sounds interesting and I could make it shorter for a more vintage look. I really like the detailing around the neckline!

Swing Time sweater by Denise Siegel

 Here is another very vintage sweater! So cute and 40's! I hope this one isn't difficult as I'd like one in several different colors! I like the idea of these higher necks, all the more room for pretty brooches!

'Your Victory Jumper' from the V&A

 This vintage pattern is a popular favorite of many! I can't even imagine doing colorwork, it sounds much too complex for a beginner like me! Still, I think this sweater would look pretty in a solid color don't you? I'm thinking a warm cinnamon brown would be nice! One day I'll try multicolored sweaters. but it sounds way too daunting right now!

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 The biggest problem I have so far is choosing which of the beautiful colors out there to use! I am definitely going to start with the 30's 3 hour sweater in golden yellow, but after that I can't decide! A dark forest green would match a lot of my wardrobe, but I keep finding myself drawn to the heathers as they look so iridescent almost and fun! I could become a yarn hoarder really easily so I ought to be careful!

For those of you that knit, what are you working on/what do you have planned for this season? If any of you guys have retro or retro look patterns you have made and can recommend I am all ears! For those of you who don't, have you seen any cute vintage style sweaters for sale anywhere? I would love to know if any brands out there are making 40's inspired sweaters!