knitting in fingering, so need to swatch and adjust.

gauge = 30 sts = 4”

so to get size small, i will use the size xl

29 dec: “work 6 inches in k2p2 rib” ugh

11 jan: back is finished. now i have to do another 6 inches of ribbing.

13 jan: still ribbing. but just making a note that the back took under one skein of yarn. joined seconed skein after doing about 2” ribbing on the front.

18 jan: about halfway done the front.

20 jan: almost done the front! hope 4th skein arrives soon. not looking forward to more ribbing though

21 jan: 4th skein arrived shortly after i posted my hopes! front is done as well. i am going to cast on the scarf next, and then divide the remaining yarn by weight for the sleeves. because i’m still worried i’ll run short, and i can make them 3/4 if i must.

26 jan: “cravat” just about done. have about 25 or 30g left from third skein.

27 jan: cast on both sleeves, will knit at the same time to ensure they’re even. more deadly ribbing.

29 jan: the sleeves require eight inches of ribbing instead of six. ugh.

1 feb: when will the ribbing end…

6 feb: ribbing is done! and i’m an inch-and-a-half into the stockinette. amazing how much more quickly it goes.

9 feb: sleeves are going quicker now that i am out of the blasted ribbing. now measuring 14” (8” ribbing + 6” stockinette)

12 feb: have done the final increase on the sleeves, expect to finish sleeve cap shaping tonight. then block and make up! whee!

17 feb: blocked on the weekend, on to making up. seaming this thing is taking forever and reminding me that i really really really need glasses.

18 feb: done! perfect thing to wear on a cold day! fabric is thin and soft and warm. love it.