I started this project on a whim because it looked like such a fun make and I wanted to try doing the lace in a gradient from a set of Martin’s Lab mini skeins that I had in my stash.

I added another Old Maiden Aunt mini skein to the mix, (the first, darkest colour), as well as some Holst Garn Coast in Dove. I did the lace with yarn held double. First one colour for both strands, then two colours held together, and so on. I’m very happy with the gradient, but if I were to do it again I would have more yarn for the lace section, (at least 150 grams total). I would also probably go from light to dark and just continue with the dark as the main body colour. Ended with chart at round 72, as for M size.

As it was, since I was working from stash I had to go with a colour block for the body/sleeves, and I used a silver grey.

After completing the body I tried this on…wonderful fit! I had slowed down a bit on this project, but am now motivated to finish the sleeves so I can wear it.

Modifications:

~Did not do k5tog, but instead sl3, k2tog, p3sso
~Did additional rows/increases before separating…I think 4 extra rows? Separated out with 4 additional stitches to the sleeves.
~Did not pick up stitches at bottom of sleeve, but rather cast on 8 stitches and will stitch invisibly as part of finishing work.