Post about how to swatch “in the round” without actually casting on double the amount of stitches for a large enough swatch, found here.

I’m not getting quite the correct gauge. I have close to the correct horizontal gauge with size 1 (2.5 mm) needles, but I’m getting more like 26 sts and 40 rows than the called for 27 sts and 36 rows in 4”. I’m spacing out the decreases just a little further to account for the difference row-wise, and I’m thinking I’ll stick a couple more decreased stitches in the mix. This is a tank with a lot of positive ease (4-8” suggested), so I’m not quite as worried about the width, but I definitely want the length. I was unwilling to try to knit this on a US 0 (2 mm). The yarn I’m using is heavier than called for in the pattern, so some gauge oddity is to be expected.

I really hope I have enough yarn, because I have 810 yards, but my size (39”) technically calls for 840 yards. Since the 43” size also calls for 840 yards (5 balls of Quince & Co. Sparrow at 168 yds a ball), I’m betting I’ll be fine.

When switching from the linen stitch at the bottom band to just the center panel, I found that the instructions for the next row of linen st to use did not work for me. I just went with what looked right for the pattern, which was a Rnd 4. This happened again when I switched from center-back panel to full round of linen stitch again on the body. I did a Rnd 2. I ended up having to do the opposite of the suggested rounds each time.

I finished with 76 yards left.

When I blocked this I really stretched it out lengthwise. I think it held most of the length, but also relaxed a bit widthwise while I’ve been wearing it.

It mostly covers my bra, but every now and then a strap peeks out of the back. Seems like it will be easy to wear with jeans, skirts, or shorts. Blogged about the finished top here.