on the sticks and growing

I cast on for my cardigan about 2 weeks ago. So far, so good. I am up to the arm decreases on the back and had to stop to knit a quick little baby sweater.
Once my hands recover a bit I will get back to it. I am enjoying this project, though I had dreaded the k1p1 repetition.
I am also knitting this in ultra alpaca in the 2nd size up. My gauge was a bit off but as I was between two sizes I think it will work. So far the back is measuring right for the size.

Here is a (poor) photo of progress thus far.