November 11, 2023

Getting started! I got gauge with the recommended needle.

I used a 6mm for the ribbing as I didn’t have a 5.5mm.

Very straightforward pattern, so far so food!

At the beginning of the pattern, there are instructions for a set up row after the cast-on to make joining in the round easier. I tried but ended up with a gap that I didn’t like. I started again and joined in the round straight away instead.

November 23, 2023

Body done, I used tubular cast off. I made the body full length (35cm from underarm)

November 29, 2023

First sleeve done. I followed the pattern as written. When I tried my sweater on, I found that the sleeve was very fitted, almost too tight.

I decided to block my WIP to make sure that it would loosen up enough to be comfortable. I don’t have the biggest arms and I like to have room for them.

After blocking, I decided to keep it as it is. But I would suggest for other knitters to try it on while knitting to make sure the sleeves are not too tight and make less decreases in that case. I read another project page where the knitter has decided to make only two decreases for size one.

Almost done!

Done! Final measurements/pictures to come

December 21, 2023

Update about the sleeves. After wearing my sweater a few times, they have loosen up quite a bit and are really comfortable.

Final measurements:

Chest: 97cm
Sleeves from underarm: 40cm
Body length from underarm: 34cm