03-04-2016

So I completed the whole of the back but had made a mistake with the decrease instructions.
I did realise this but thought I could work it out.
The resulting body would be extremely fitted and as a result not really be worn closed - ever.
I decided to bite the bullet and unravel about 4 days’ (pretty intense knitting days with long train journeys!) work :(

20-04-2016

Back is re-done and the fit is much better. I added four rows to get the length I wanted before the ribbing.

One sleeve is almost done as well - I’m doing it on a size 8 circular (so slightly tighter gauge than the body) and adding a few extra rows for length (so instead of spacing by 9 rows, spacing decreases by 9, 10, 9, 10, 9 rows, etc.) This was partly because I have a fixed circular perfect for the job without the need to magic loop, and partly because the gauge for the body is very loose and fluffy and I could see myself catching the sleeve and pulling a thread very easily.

29-04-2016

Blocking! Just need to sew in a couple of ends and add buttons :) Used exactly 8 Skeins so only 822.4 Yards

Finishing: I sewed bias binding behind the ribbing where the buttons are attached. It is invisible when worn but made for a nice firm edge and a better fabric to attach the buttons onto.