Body

I’ve knitted the bottom hem. I cast on 20 extra, and knit back and forth in 1x1 rib for 4 cm on 2.5mm needles.

Switched to 3.5mm needles and placed the first and last 10 stitches on holders. I cast on 5 new stitches and knit one round in white, then started pattern 1. This gives me the steek to be cut.

Pattern

The pattern is a sweater pattern from this magazine. Main picture, to the left.

Body update

I got tired of waiting for the orange yarn, and made a small border using only the blue and the greens.

Body is done, and I’m knitting ribbing for the arms. I hope the orange arrives soon.

Sleeves

Changed cast on to 63. I do not like wide sleeves, and with white, it would spell disaster. Increased to full width two rows after pattern one

Finishing

I used Kate Davies’ Web tutorial for crocheted steeks and apart from cutting one wrong thread, all went well.

I knitted the bands and facings by casting on ten stitches extra and then picking up the stitches put on hold, then I carefully sewed them to the body.

Kitchenered live stitches under the arms.

Sewed down the ribbing for the neck. I knit it double except for above the button bands.

Order

1. Cast on for body and knit ribbing on 2.5mm needles.
2. Knit swatch.
3. Knit new swatch and change to 4mm needle.
4. Knit body without planned border since orange yarn was on order at the LYS.
5. Knit sleeves.
6. Knit bands and facing.
7. Steeks crocheted and cut.
8. Bands and facings sewn on.
9. Neck ribbing knitted and sewn down.
10. Buttons sewn on.
11. Kitchenering under arms.