04-03-2023

Finished the raglan increases. A bit annoyed I forgot how kfbs kick to the left around a marker, and I wish I’d done them on the two stitches before (instead of around) the second two markers, in order to actually have the sleeve position be even. Not a big deal and won’t be noticeable, but it would have been an easy shift if I’d realized to do it.

04-09-2023

I’ve finished the 4 charts of the body! And then immediately realized that the 4th chart eliminated the stockinette rows between the eyelets. Welp.

Honestly though, looking at the pattern’s photo and mine, I prefer it this way, so I’m going to just roll with it. I really enjoy how the charts blend together nearly seamlessly, and the tightened eyelet density in the pattern seems unnecessary in my opinion. So a happy accident! Channeling my inner Bob Ross today.

04-25-2023

It’s done! After blocking I had to pull out a few inches of the sleeves and redo the cuff ribbing, as it stretched out quite a bit more than I’d anticipated. But! I anticipated it enough that I waited to weave those ends in just in case, which made it pretty painless and only took an additional two hours to wrap up.

Very happy with this sweater! If I were to do it again I’d go up one more size, but it fits well enough since it’s intended to be worn open anyway.

Total time: 49 hrs, 11 min