Mar 24 - I started to knit a sample with an eyelet pattern to see how it will shrink when washed so I can calculate the gauge.

Mar 25 - I decided for the Fuchsia pattern from Burda Stricklehrbuch (not in Ravelry, at least not under that name).

Mar 26 - I’m not so much following the Stitch ‘n Bitch pattern but just measuring with my favourite pair of undies.

I’m making the crotch part in reversed Stockinette so the flat RS is going to be on the inside facing the, er, skin.

Every few centimetres I not only hold it against the “matrix” undies but also check how it looks around my bum; that’s important because my bum isn’t 2D flat. :o)

Mar 27 - Have to knit faster before the yarn runs out!!!

Mar 28 - I had to crochet along the crotch; and leg holes. That gives them shape. I’m chuffed by the result!