3 Sept: finished front ribbing, on to textured stripe pattern.

17 Sept: back finished. Had a bit of a faff with the shoulder shaping. Decided to add a pattern repeat as my row gauge is a bit off and my friend is tall. Started the sleeves, knitting both at the same time so they’re identical.

28 Sept: sleeves finished (but not bound off in case I need to adjust the length). On to the front!

5 October: front finished.

7 October: added a few rows to the sleeves. Ready to block and seam.

3 November: seamed and neckband done.

9 November: photographed and ready to hand over.

It fits me really well! I hope that doesn’t mean it’s too big for Liz. If it is I’ll keep it and knit her another one.

Modifications: knit or purl the first 3 stitches of every row to make a selvedge for easier seaming; knit the neckband in the round, picking up stitches after the seaming was done.

I rated the pattern ‘medium’ because it’s a bit sparse in places (e.g. ‘reverse shaping on opposite side’). Perfectly understandable for more experienced knitters but it might give a beginner some questions.