May 6, 2026

Cast on back as size 4.

May 9, 2026

Finished armhole increases at row 4 and 26 cm at centre back.
Picked up size 4 stitches left front, followed pattern until just under 11 cm then added additional 4 stitches over 16 rows for size 8 stitch count.
Continued as per pattern starting v-neck increases from 12 cm from neck edge.

May 10, 2026

Picked up right front, matching my size increase for large bust.

May 12, 2026

Did a set of short rows turning each 6 stitches while continuing to increase a stitch before at the sides for a total of 9 lifted increases after finishing 4 stitches over 26 rows before centre panel.

Added 11 stitches for underarm when joining fronts to back.

May 13, 2026

When side seam knit to 2.5 cm, started another set of short rows, starting 4 stitches from centre panel, turn every 6 stitches after last double stitch advancing to final turn near the side panel.

Picked up neckline with single strand of green, then knit 1 x 1 rib double stranded for 5 rows. Centre decreased row 4, after k2tog at centre v on row 3, and just to the back of each shoulder. Cast off with larger needle tip using alternating cable cast off.

May 15, 2026

Finishedwaist shaping decreases, continuing no shaping at mid section.

May 17, 2026

Starting ribbing after 2 plain rows after resolving back short rows, starting 6 stitches before front side panel ribbing, and finishing just shortvof centre back panel, 8 turns each side.