Just hand washed it. Seems to have stretched like a mofo. Not sure if I did something wrong. I used warm water, washed it by hand just in case (and I like doing it). And it’s massive.

24th June, 2013
Did my tension check, all good. Currently debating on what size to make. My bust (depending on undergarments) can be 82-84cms. This patterns sizing is
Sized to fit bust 81 (86, 92, 87…etc)
Finished Measurements 84 (89, 95, 101…etc). I think the finished measurement of 89 will be absoltely swimming on me. And I like a tight sweater. Yeah. Decision made.

25th June, 2013
Cast on, knitting my rib and such. I’m a bit worried that the ribbing is teeny tiny. I know it stretches, I’m just expressing my concern…

27th June, 2013
Concerns about the rib have all gone. Replaced by concerns about how quickly the M1 increases have made the thing look quite large. I hold faith that it will all work out in the end.

11th July, 2013
Front and back completed! Only the sleeves, neck and making up to go. The end is near, I can almost taste it… And it tastes like peppermint ice cream.

20th July, 2013
Casting on final sleeve today. Already I’m tempted to start the next sweater in the pipeline. No M! No!

29th July, 2013
Sewing up sleeves and such. My mattress stitch still needs refining. But oh well.