10/21 - I started with the sleeve as my “Gauge Swatch” I was getting gauge, but I did not care for the fabric I was getting. Also the fit was just that shade of snug that I knew would make me fussy when I wore it. So I upped to a US 7 and am feeling much better about the fabric and the fit.

10/29 Both sleeves are complete and the body has been started. I plan to increase the length because I have a very long torso.

10/31 Ribbing on the body is complete and last night I began the colorwork portion of the bottom band.

11/3 Ribbing completed and I decided to do 2 repeats of the bottom band colorwork, I am halfway through the second repeat.

11/13 I have 14 inches of the body completed.

11/19 I have the sleeves attached.

12/10 The main knitting is complete and I am prepping the steek area this week.

12/12 Last night and knit group I steeked.