My Very First Sweater!!

Ok guys and gals...here is my very first sweater in progress. Its from the KnitScene Magazine Fall 2006 issue. Its called the "Magnolia" sweater. Calls for bulky yarn but I'm using Pure from SWTC soy silk. Its really pretty. Our area here in Texas really doesn't call for very heavy sweaters and I can wear this alot longer around here. I have done the back and right front and working on the left front..then sleeves. Can't wait to get it finished.