12-07-2021

I use magic loop on cubics.
Cast on, purl 1 round
knit 1 round
then start with round 2 of pattern.

Extra increase round 4.

To make pointed bodice:
K6 rounds after separation of sleeves.
K2tog, k to end of needle, K2tog k to end of round
K1 round
BO 12 sts
Start working flat put last st from right needle on left needle
SSk, k8, K2tog
purl
SSk, k6, K2tog
purl
SSk, k4, K2tog
purl
SSk, k2, K2tog
purl
SSk, K2tog
purl
BO purl wise

Sleeves:
Decreased 1 st round 4 and 1 st round 8.
K 8 rounds total.
Bo purl wise

Knitting finished. Sweater is soaking. Still need to add some embellishments and a hanger, once it’s dried.

12-10-2021

Embroidered our last name on the back like her real fencing jacket. Printed a tiny RIT fencing patch on printable fabric, cut it out, and then glued on with clear Elmer’s school glue.
I’m not very good at embroidery, and it’s not easy on knitting, but I think it adds to the specialness of the piece making it really personal and custom made for her.

Made the hanger out of 14 gauge Romex wire scraps we had on hand. Although one can easily get wire in the jewelry making section of craft stores too!