This is the Blaze sweater from www.Knitty.com, suffice it to say, getting this thing started has been a task. My friend is knitting the same sweater as well, and she had no problem. I casted on all 210 stitches of this sweater 4 total times. I love the yarn I chose though, from www.knitpicks.com it is the andean treasure. I will have to say that this yarn is the sole reason I was so persistant at getting this thing going. Also if you can learn to cable without a needle...you will save a ton of time!!