The end is in sight! I am halfway through the patterning on the second sleeve, the collar is done and now I need to turn my attention to the insides, which need a good tidy up.
Before that, I just wanted to mention that I decided to Magic Loop the second sleeve instead of using dpns, to see if it was easier. I’m wary about pulling the floats too tight when using this method, but so far it seems to be working and is proving to be quicker as there are half the number of needle changes per round. 
So, the inside of the sweater. The crochet has held up well for the most part, but a few threads are sneakily slipping out and I think it needs tidying up. I was planning on knitting facings but firstly I am going to try reinforcing the edges with cross stitch. Mainly it’s going to be quicker than knitting facings and time is of the essence. But having a sweater that doesn’t unravel is kind of important as well, I know. 
that is like, superneat compared to the inside of any of my colourwork… where are the big massive loops hanging down to trap unwary flailing baby arms? I thought it was mandatory to have them….
The inside is indeed impressive! But the outside is really stunning. I love the collar, and the overall appearance is so elegant! I’m looking forward to modeled shots – after all, you have such a cute model!