8/7/24 picked up about 116-118 stitches despite a larger armhole. Six rows of 1x1. Italian bind off.

8/3/2024.

This is a looong project, but hope to have it done by Rhinebeck. Only one year late. Picking up stitches for the sleeves. Heat wave continues in NYC.

Knit longer body and also longer sleeve openings based on vests and sweaters I own and fit me well.

Many vests in person at Rhinebeck and on Ravelry look very stiff. My husband says they look like bulletproof vests. Not being stick thin, I can’t carry off a 6” ease. I needed semi-fitted and a flexible & soft fabric.

The gauge on 4s is slightly off, so if I knit size 32”, I hope I get about 1-2” of ease. 24 sts per 4” instead of the asked for 26 per 4”

KIdsilk Haze Dewberry is darker and richer than the photo - actually works better with the other colors. Will hold two strands together.

Ordered yarn online from two places, Biking to BG to pick up the Spincycle.