I finished this sweater -- my first fair isle project -- back in January and I've been very pleased with it. I followed EZ's instructions for the yoked fair isle sweater in Knitting Without Tears and added shaping and stopped short on the neckline to create more of a boatneck. Just because I'm lazy, I made the sleeves three-quarter length. It was also my first time using King Cole Anti-Tickle merino yarn, which I'd read great things about. I, too, enjoyed working with it (for the main colour), although it's not exactly non-itch when wearing. I appreciate its washability, though! The contrast colours are Sirdar Superwash Wool, which comes in lovely jewel-like colours, and it has a bit more sheen and softness to it than the King Cole. I'd 
definitely buy more of the Superwash.Things I learned: short-row shaping at the neckline, fair isle technique.
Things I'd do differently: I'd remember to use a smaller needle for the ribbing on the cuffs and waistband.
For more photos, please see my Flickr site. I think there may be a cardigan version of this coming soon...
