8.23.2006

pattern: green gable from zephyr style
yarn: knitpicks main line in dusty lavender, just over 7 skeins (purchased 8 on sale for $1.97/skein)
needles / hook: US size 6 circs from my old boye set in the flowered case for the body, US size 4 circs (also from the flowered boy set) for the bottom ribbing, set of 4 10" US size 4 susan bates metal dpns, 29" US size 5 susan bates circ to try on the shirt as i went along, g/6 metal boye crochet hook to weave in ends
gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on size 6s
size: size 36" bust
cost: $17.75 (for the yarn), including shipping
timeline: started 07.29.2006, messed up lace and started over 08.03.2006, finished 08.21.2006

changes: i pretty much followed the pattern as written. however, since i have a small waist, i did 4 total decrease rounds instead of just 2. i also spaced them further apart.

Removing sleeves:
...Continue knitting in the round until piece measures 2.5 inches from under arm seam.
Decrease round:
as written.
For Sizes XS(S, M) Only. All other sizes skip and move on to Round E.
Work three rounds in St st. Work decrease round.
Repeat these 4 rounds twice more.

the only other change was to knit in the round until the piece measured 14" from under the arm.

overall: i adore working on items that i can try on as i go. also, i liked working on the pattern in general (and the stockinette section was great to work on while watching tv, on the bus, or in the car). i probably wouldn't make another one of these, but thats mostly because it's the kind of piece that would stand out in my wardrobe. one is enough. i wouldn't mind making another one as a gift, though. all in all, i love the way it fits and feels. i'm goig to have to see how this yarn washes, but it was pretty nice to work with.

here's a good pic of the lace...


and the back. (excuse the mess.)


reason #344 why you shouldn't put your camera on the timer when there are other people in the house.