14-09-2023

I’ve received one of the recommended yarns from the list, Drops Alaska in a lovely light gray shade (mix). To craft the turtle neck version, I’ve ordered a total of 13 +1 skeins.
P.S. The Drops Nepal yarn feels more pleasant to the touch compared to Drops Alaska.

01-10-2023

I’m currently working on my second sample, which includes a turtleneck, and I’m also experimenting with ways to allow knitters to customize the depth of the neckline.

Here’s how the modification process works:

1. Cast on the desired number of stitches, making sure it’s a multiple of 4 for the 2x2 ribbing.
2. Knit the required number of rounds for the neck.
3. In the set-up round, make adjustments to the stitch count to match the pattern. You can do this by using increases (M1L, M1R) or decreases (K2tog, SSK).
4. Continue with Round 1 according to the pattern for your chosen size.

For my size M sample:

• I casted on 80 stitches instead of the required 88 stitches and worked 40 rounds for the turtleneck.
• In the next set-up round, I divided it into 14 stitches for the Back and Front, 6 stitches for each sleeve (instead of the required 10 stitches as per the pattern), and 40 stitches for the raglan lines.
• During the same round, I increased an additional 4 stitches for each sleeve using M1L and M1R *

Video https://youtu.be/vPeqWPIh5PA

This brought me to the required 88 stitches for size M, and I continued to follow the pattern for this size.

If you want to make the neckline deeper, you can repeat this process by casting on more stitches initially and then decreasing them randomly in the set-up round.

16-10-2023

I’ve completed the main part, and there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of working on the stockinette stitch. Just remember to keep a close eye on the side ribbing.

19-10-2023

I’ve filmed a video demonstrating how to knit sleeves in the round using the Magic Loop method. Check it out on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/QVHsMRNt11Q

02-11-2023

I usually wear a size S, but for my test knit, I decided to make the second sample in a size M, and it turned out a bit too roomy for me. I’m excited to donate it to charity, hoping it brings joy to someone who will absolutely adore it.

Filming the knitting process made it a two-month project, but I found out I can knit a 50-gram skein in just 2 hours. So, for the entire sweater, it might just take around 24 hours (with 12 skeins).

I’m even considering making the same sweater for my husband. I can’t wait to immerse myself in the knitting process all over again!