US#8
Gauge: 5 x 6 = 1” x 1”
CO 45
Back: 86 st

Tried on after joining together. As usual, way too large.
Frog n restart.

A-Ha moment!

• CO just enough st to span the width of back of the neck (perhaps even a bit shorter, because knitting stretches)
• back inc (darts): 1/2” long
• figure out ‘X’ (# of st = width of back (of sweater)
• shoulder inc: make inc ‘til = ‘X’ (width of back (of sweater)
• underarm CO = 2”

2nd try:

• CO 35
• after shoulder inc, back = 64 st (~13”)
• short rows @ back hem (wrap & turn every 5th stitch) to cover rear.
• cuffs: k2to with US#5.

Love the finished project - especially the rear covering detail.
Still can’t figure out the perfect armhole length. How do I get enough stitches for the bust without the armhole half-way down my waist? & I’m flat chested!