07-20-2020

Even though this yarn is listed on Ravelry as DK weight, I feel like it’s really closer to fingering weight.

I’m going to swatch with US Size 3 needles because I used this same yarn for another sweater and got 26 sts and 37 rows gauge. Depending on how the pattern is written, I may need to adjust for a slightly different row gauge.

07-21-2020

Size US 3 needles unblocked gauge swatch:

28 sts and 39 rows to 10 cm.

07-22-2020

Size US 3 blocked gauge swatch:

28.5 sts and 39.5 rows to 10 cm.

Comfortable Stretch:

28.5 sts to 11.5 cm.

08-01-2020

Mods:

Back -

• St count bet size 48” and 52”.
• Moved decreases to princess lines.
• Adjusted rate of dec.

Lower Fronts -

• Pick up ratio 5/7.
• St count for size 28” with an extra selvedge st for hem of sweater.
• Followed st count directions for size 28” and row count directions for size 44”.
• Used German short rows.

Body -

• St count bet sizes 44” and 48”
• Moved shaping to princess lines.
• Adjust rates of dec and inc.
• Added in horizontal and vertical bust darts.
• Finished with st count for size 40”.

Yoke/Upper Body -
* Followed directions for size 40”.

Sleeves -

• Pick up ratio 5/7.
• Followed directions for size 56”.
• Used German short rows.
• Made 3/4 length sleeves.

Neckline Trim -
* Pick up ratio 5/7.