02.05.2021

Finished the body last night. Am concerned it’s too short. I thought my gauge was pretty good, just a tiny bit too tight…. but seems to be way too short, hitting at midriff instead of hips. Hadn’t printed out the first sheet with the size details, so went ahead and dunked it in a bowl overnight. Am hoping I can stretch it a bit with blocking.

03.05.2021

Blocking seemed to help. It’s the length it should be, but still hits me too high. Should measure myself next time. Have very long back.

11.05.2021
The dog accidentally sat on my small circulars and broke the top off. Had to order a new one. Waiting!!! Darn, I was picking up speed on my first sleeve.

10.07.2021

Because of Corona border controls, it took almost 2 months for my new needles to reach me!! Am knitting away like crazy on the first sleeve as the weather is weirdly chilly and I could actually wear the finished cardigan. Buttons arrived with needles, so I’m all set.

17.07.21
First sleeve done! Very motivated to dive into second one. Could be all done by end of month.

18.07.2021

Got to first decrease on 2nd sleeve, despite being a busy day. Hopefully I can keep up the tempo and have my finished sweater soon!

01.08.2021

Had hoped to be done by now, but too busy with work…. Halfway done with 2nd sleeve, then block and sew on buttons. Maybe next weekend!

08.08.2021

Just 6 rows short of finish but hands are cramped from sleeve knitting and my poor calloused finger is hurting. Oh well, the end is in sight - I expect I can finish up the last rows and bind off evening after next. Then just block, sew on buttons and I can wear it!

11.08.2021

Finished!!! Just need to weave in an end, fix a small gap under the arm, block it and sew on the buttons. Easy Peasy at the weekend. Am so pleased with the results and cannot wait to wear it. Mornings on my bike are quite chilly now. And while m progress was slow, I would have had it done in 3 months if not for the broken needle Corona shipping fiasco. Not too bad!

11.08.2021

Used almost all of 4 skeins.

14.08.2021

Blocked and buttons on!! Very pleased with results! This was my first sweater ever. Terrific pattern, very easy to follow. Have already ordered more Ulysses yarn for my next one.