Started with sleeve first. 1 at a time (better keep notes.) Co 30 size 7. 9r 1x1 rib. Inc row to 36. Start red/white on size 10 immediately.

Gauge running about 15 st/4”“ (if knit loosely). Co 144 for waist.
Waist shaping see http://www.amyherzogdesigns.com/2014/02/08/waist-shaping-... and http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/05/very-nearly-invi...

Math time:
Body is 144 sts (multiple of 6)
Sleeve is 42 sts
To join: 63 sts in front, 9 sts of body on holder (underarm) and 9 sts of sleeve on holder; 33 sts in sleeve; 63 sts across back; 9+9 on holders; 33 sts in sleeve. Total 192 sts not on holders (multiple of 6.)

Debating where to place start of round (purchased pattern is a steeked cardi). http://fairisleknitting.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks.ht... has a tip for jogs.

Collar: see screencaps, after the white lice switch to navy. K 1 round. Switch to size 8, 1x1 rib for a while, then size 7, then the same amount (size 7 and then 8) to fold over and tack down inside.