(Pre-blocked) swatch gauge: 19 stitches over 4” (exactly pattern stitch gauge) and 14 rows/two inches (exactly pattern row gauge) on Size 7 needles.

(Blocked) swatch gauge: 19 stitches over 4”, so we’re good!

Upon looking at the measurements, I decided to make the 35 1/4” because of my bust size, and because I want this to be somewhat comfy with positive ease. The next size down, I’d have zero ease, which isn’t the look I’m going for.

2/27/2015-Finished both sleeves, adding 2” in length.
3/3/2015-Finished short rows and knit up to beginning of side shaping (adding 2” length here)
3/11/2015-Done with the body. Attaching the sleeves. I can’t wait to finish this!
3/18/2015-Finished knitting all but the neckband. Blocked. Then opted for the garter neckband, as written.

Overall Impressions

I LOVE THIS SWEATER. The fit, the color, everything. And the Shepherd’s Wool Worsted is dreamy, as usual, especially after it’s blocked. Turns out I knit tighter in the round, so I ended up with about 2” positive ease, which was perfect (rather than my planned 3” positive ease).

Mods

Added 2” of length to both the sleeves and the body. I’m glad I did! Otherwise knit per pattern.

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