I have a Goal!

My goal is to knit a sweater. For myself. My 50 inch bust self.

It's not that I haven't tried before. I have but then I get sidetracked by something that will get done quicker. I guess that the more I put it out there that I'm knitting a sweater for myself, I'll be more obligated to actually do it. I find that I'm intimidated by my size. Knowing that I'll have to buy more yarn and knit for a longer period of time than I usually give myself to complete a project. I'm a instant gratification kinda girl. I like my hats and socks and cowls because I know when I will be able to complete them. A sweater is unfamiliar ground. I've never knit anything so big before.
The pattern that will be taking my sweater virginity is the Grown-Up Cozy by Justyna Lorkowska. It is a top-down raglan styled sweater done in a bulky weight yarn. I know, I know. Big girls shouldn't do bulky weights but come on, if I'm gonna complete this, it needs to be as easy as possible and bulky weights work up quicker.
After buying the pattern and looking over the schematics, I've figured I'll have minimal adjustments to make to the pattern. Not too long ago, Julie of the Knitting at Large blog,  had a How to knit a sweater that fits post. Taking what I learned from there I know that I'll have to increase at the hips a little more that what the pattern calls for. I also plan on making this a long sleeved sweater. The length of the sleeves actually rides on how much yarn I have left over after I've increased for the hips. I also plan on omitting the kangaroo pocket and the slanting hem because I don't want any extra attention going to those areas. I purchased a butt load of  Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends yarn in a pretty dark heather-y blue color to get my through this. My yarn choice came though the realization that I didn't want to spend an arm and leg on yarn for a sweater that I might not complete, the fact I got a Joann's gift card for X-Mas and the durability of Acrylic (my husband does the wash). Now Onward!!!