Reviewed other projects and consulted Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl McPhee.

Post blocked swatch is at 5.25 stitches per inch, 7 rounds per inch.

CO 112 stitches with the cable cast-on by Woolly Wormhead - in pattern 2x2 rib.

1.75” in ribbing, then switched to larger needs and did body stitch pattern until length reached 8”, which would be 7.5” after washing/blocking.

Working the crown with an extra plain round in between the first three decreases to account for the DK gauge issue.