Swatched with size 4 Addi Turbos--gauge too loose. Swatched again with size 3 Addi Turbo Lace--spot on.

9/17/13 - both sleeves complete, plus back short rowing

10/5/13 - if I could count, I’d be done with this!!

10/14/13 - Final thoughts: choosing the size might be the hardest part of this project. I knit the smallest size based on the 39” finished width. However, I could have knit a few more rows for a deeper and more comfortable armscye (it’s okay, but a little snug), and I had to add two repeats worth of radial front increases because I have a long torso. With smarter advance planning, I could have added the extra 2” before the rows got so long.

All of the above said, I’m happy with the finished sweater. I used blocking wires to block aggressively, and I think that the fabric has the right drape for the design, and the little bit of sheen from the silk is beautiful.