I started with a J hook as suggested by the pattern, and got about 7 rows. Then I draped it around my neck and whoa, it looked way too big. So I started over, this time trying to match the gauge in the pattern (which, you know, IS important with clothing!) The pattern says the foundation chain is 14” long, and I got about that with an H hook. So that’s what I’m using. My gauge might have relaxed a bit too as I went along, but I just tried it on with four rows left on the body and it looks pretty good! So I’m pleased so far.

I was unsure if I’d need to make the 55” size or the 60” size, so I read the instructions for both. I am concerned that the 60” size might have errata, because the way it is written I don’t see how you will get the last set of repeats in it needed to bring it up to size at the yoke. There IS some errata for Cinnabar, the base pattern this one is worked off of, but none of the errata addresses the 60” size….

Happily, the 55” size worked for me! But I do caution those who are doing the 60” size to read carefully and count your pattern repeats at the end of the yoke to make sure you have enough.

As I write this, I have four rows left on the body, according to the pattern. I thought it might not be long enough but it looks like it will be good. It’ll be a shorter cardigan than I’ve been wearing lately but I think it might be flattering enough… we’ll see.