October 5, 2022

• Body Panel Ribbing
• Body
• Neckline Shaping
• First Front Panel
• Back Panel
• Second Front Panel
• Sleeve Ribbing 1
• Sleeve 1
• Final Sleeve Rows 1
• Sleeve Ribbing 2
• Sleeve 2
• Final Sleeve Rows 2
• Seam Shoulders
• Seam Sleeve 1
• Seam Sleeve 2
• Button Band
• Sew on Buttons
• Block

I swatched for this today. I had to go down to a 3.5mm to get gauge (22 sts), instead of the pattern’s recommended 5.0mm. My row gauge is low (only 19 rows per 4” instead of 21) but I plan to adjust the length of the cardigan anyway.

October 15, 2022

I measured a favorite pullover that I like the length and ease of and it is 14.5” from the bottom of the hem ribbing to the split for the sleeves.

The pattern gauge of 21 rows = 4” means the 48 rows called for in the pattern would only be a little over 9”! That’s quite cropped.

I’ve currently got 12” height. Perhaps I will stop at 14”.

Width wise, calculating inches from the pattern gauge and number of stitches, I should be at a little over 49 inches. Instead, I am closer to 52 at the top (less at the ribbing). I should always assume my swatches lie on the small side because that’s definitely a pattern with my sweaters. I really wish designers would give measurements and not just stitch count. (Though I should check the PDF on my other computer -- it might have a schematic even though the blog post does not.) This isn’t the kind of construction where you can try it on as you go, but if there had been a width specified, I probably would have checked sooner.

Not frogging. If I don’t like the fit, I’ll see if it works for C, who has a bigger chest measurement than me, and I’ll make it again with a smaller hook for me. So far, I am enjoying the pattern and the texture/drape of the fabric very much.

October 25, 2022

Body done! Now I’m ready for the sides and back.

January 22, 2023

Moving this to hibernating since I haven’t touched it in a while.

I messed up my counts with the neck shaping and put this in the naughty corner a while back, but I’d like to start another garment so I have to finish this one first.

January 13, 2024

Rosina from Zeens and Roger is having a cardigan CAL, starting today, so I’m taking that as a sign that I should work on this next.

https://zeensandroger.com/2023/12/19/zr-cardigan-cal-2024/

I am starting this now that I have finished my Around the Bases blanket. Monogamy is agreeing with me so far this year.

January 20, 2024

Right front panel done. Starting on the Back Panel.

January 22, 2024

I have finished the back panel and the second front panel. After using stitch markers to attach the shoulder seams, I tried it on and I am quite pleased with the fit.