09/13/2023

using my Knitter’s Pride Joy of Knitting interchangeable cubic needles

Got gauge with size 6 (4.0mm) cubic needle

09/14/2023: Neckband

using my Lykke Blush 3.5” interchangeable needles for ribbing

• size 3 (3.25mm)
• 24” cable
• Longtail CO; 134 sts

09/14/2023: Upper Yoke

switched to Knitter’s Pride Joy of Knitting interchangeable cubic needles

• size 6 (4.0mm) cubic needle
• 24” cable
• 150 sts on needles after neckband

09/15/2023: Upper Yoke

Switch to 32” cable 3 rnds before 2nd increase round

09/16/2023: Upper Yoke

Switch to 40” cable 3 rnds before 3rd increase round

09/18/2023: Lower Yoke

14 rnds; ~ 8.75” from CO edge

09/18/2023: Body

Separated sleeves and started body

09/19/2023: Sleeves

using my Lykke Blush 3.5” interchangeable needles to fit smaller circumference

Began sleeves after first 4 initial rounds of body to keep color sequence intact from whirl.

• started with size 6 (4.0mm) & 16” cable
• knit 6 rnds; ~1”
• knit decrease rnd
• knit 5 more rnds; ~2” total
• knit decrease rnd
• switch to size 3 (3.25mm) for cuff
• knit K1,P1 ribbing; 8 rnds; ~1”
• BO in pattern

09/20/2023: Body

I knit 20 rnds total before starting the short row sections.

09/23/2023: Short rows #1

• Completed short row section 1

09/24/2023: Short rows #2 & addnt’l length

• Completed short row section 2
• Knit 2 additional rounds for length

09/25/2023: Hem

Switched to Lykke Blush 3.5” size 3 (3.25mm) needle

• 10 rnds; K1,P1; ~1”; BO in pattern

09/26/2023: Measurements

Chest circumference: 38
Center front to bottom hem: 20”
Center back to bottom hem: 15”
Length from underarm to hem: 14”
Arm circumference: 10”
Neck opening: 5”