Knitting Should Be Fun

Knitting should be fun, or at least relaxing. But it's driving me nutso. I'm making this:
But it doesn't look like that at all. Well, first off, I'm making it all in one color, cream, but aside from that, it's GIANT. Boo. I think it might have to be a coat instead of a sweater. Now, if I can just meet someone 6 foot 7 inches or so, he or she will have a lovely coat. Again, boo.