Constructed this handspun especially for this project, turned 6oz of multicolored roving into a gradient by separating up the colors and then spinning them roughly in order with adding pops of the other colors into the others. Not as crisp as some handspun contrast might be, but I really like the effect. Started the handspun…
knit to pattern until 2 1/2” under arm. Added corrugated ribbing with handspun for 8 rows. Increased under this band about every 8 stitches to give a little more fullness to the body. Also increased on side seams every 10 rows for an a-line look. For sleeves, started with the instructions of teal and gray…
unblocked gauge: 24st/4” x 17rows/2” blocked gauge: 23st/4” x 18rows/2” sizing due to gauge being looser (and liking the fabric), sizing down. the 42” size should make a 45.5” (262st5.75 in new gauge). Bust measurement is 44 1/2. Cast on for 42”. Knit anytime it has a distance, use 46” size. 12 increases for armhole…
took measurements 11/1. completed back 11/5. completed front 11/14. complete sleeves 11/21. completed seaming 11/22. completed cowl 11/26. wove in ends 11/28. adjustments: added 1” of length. moved waist shaping up by 1”. added stitches for the ribbing to be in correct multiples – decreased out mid-armhole shaping on the back. alternating skeins throughout. knit…
