Starting the Sweater!

I'm working on the PoA Gryffindor scarf right now, but next up for me is the Gryffindor House sweater.

I've ordered 5 skeins of charcoal Plymouth encore, and next I need to figure out how to do the sleeves, as the only pattern I've found is a sleeveless one - I keep trying to resist the urge to take the easy way out, and make it sans sleeves. :)

I hope to have it done by halloween, but it'd be nice if I had it done prior to Dragon*con on Labor day weekend. I've already bought a skirt and a tie from wizard ties - so with the exception of the robe, the whole costume will be in my house in some form in the coming week or two!