pattern is absolutely lovely, well written, and to the point of binding off the body, no errors and no missing stitch counts. gauge assumes stockinette, as it’s not stated. based on this pattern alone, i would readily purchase more patterns from melanie.

july 30, 2022

1. aiming for 12 month size but need measurements
2. starting gauge swatches today
3. may need one more skein as looked at 6-12 month size, completely forgetting she’ll be 12 months in december

august, 01, 2022

decided on 12 month, even though i never received measurements

1. achieved pattern gauge ITR US 7 metal
2. achieved pattern gauge flat US6 metal

august 04, 2022

• US5 for cast-on
• US6 for yoke
• US7 for body
• US8 for sleeves

1. binding off body today. hope to get to sleeves.

august 15, 2022

1. redid swatch ITR on US6 and US7 in order to wash. had thought it wouldn’t vary much when washed so hadn’t done that but then started thinking and panicked. gauge barely changed.
2. washed US7 ITR 17.5/26.5
3. washed US6 ITR 18.5/26

september 3, 2022

migraines beyond control so only just now completing sleeve one today. cést le vie.