When swatching, test your yarn overs. Despite numerous methods I couldn’t get them to look close in size until another Raveler, @knitworthytoricat said she used a “reverse half yarnover.” YouTube to the rescue: that is basically when you have a knit-yo-purl seuqence. You take the yarn OVER the right needle, then purl as usual. You do have to be careful to remember the “half” is there and knit it on the next round, but it worked a charm. I’ll add pics when I get better internet (on vacation). I ripped put 4” back to the collar, but it was worth it!

Mods: lowered the front neckline a bit since anything that runs the front of my neck bothers me (sigh). Did five (not 3) of the 2-stitch short rows, then the two 4-stitch beyond turns per the pattern.

Used same size needles for neck as for body, not a size larger as per pattern.

I LOVE LOVE how Thea succinctly teaches you how/where to modify to customize.

This yarn is heavenly—hope it wears well because I can see it becoming a summer stapLe along with Elsbeth Lavold’s silky wool.