Can I catch up?

Here's what my sweater looks like so far:

Last week I became obsessed with doing something with this yarn. I was very happy when I swatched it, did the math to make sure I had enough and found that it could be a good fit for this pattern.

OK, so I probably won't catch up. But I am still inspired by all of the Samus cardigans that will come before mine, and like a couple of others here, I am motivated to get to the mindless stockinet knitting in time for flying and waiting in airports over Thanksgiving.