It’s nice to knit bottom up for a change.

Knitting with stash wool and I don’t know if I have enough Valley Tweed, if not I will have to finish with the lace held double and use the lace for the ribs.

Holding R.V.Tweed + Blue Lace together to get gauge on 3.5mm for the fair isle

Slanting shoulders

Hem and Neck Single yarn (R.V.Tweed)
Arm ribs both yarns

Knitted 9” (23cm) before splitting for front and backs.

Front finished - starting the back

22nd April

Started the arm ribs. pattern for my size says 150sts size 3

Picked up 116st and K1, P1, x 5rounds
Knit 1 round
Cast off purlwise

The arm rib was too wavy even with less sts on, so ripped back and worked with 86sts in total this time

Looks a lot better, I don’t like gaping armholes.

Didn’t need the cream yarn

Happy with the fit, wish it was a little longer, but did not have enough wool.

Probably make the hem a little longer with the tiny bit of wool I have left, we will see.

Love being retired - Friday night out for 1 hour wearing my new top

Good health
Take care and be happy